Serie A1 Round 2 (Regular Season): Campobasso keeps a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Serie A1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Campobasso smashed San Martino at home 84-56. Campobasso made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 San Martino turnovers. Campobasso looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Sara Madera (190-2000) scored 14 points to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Bulgarian forward Iliyana Georgieva (186-2003) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Martino will play next round against strong Venezia trying to get back on the winning streak. Campobasso will try to continue on its current victory against Schio on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of San Giovanni on the court of Schio. Visitors were rolled over by Schio 85-43. Belgian Kim Mestdagh (180-1990, college: Colorado St.) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Futo Olbis supported her with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Schio's coach Georgios Dikaioulakos felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Danish center Julianna Okosun (194-2001, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for San Giovanni. Schio will play against Campobasso at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Giovanni will play against Battipaglia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Brescia supposed to be also quite interesting. Scrivia played at the court of Brescia. Scrivia smashed Brescia 98-58 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Cornelia Fondren who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Coach Orazio Cutugno's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Raelin D'Alie produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the hosts. Scrivia will meet at home Broni in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brescia will play against Livorno and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless Costa Masnaga was destroyed by Battipaglia on the opponent's court 83-62. Winless Broni lost to undefeated Venezia in a home game 73-81. Winless Livorno recorded a loss to Roseto on the road 74-79.

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Battipaglia - Costa Masnaga 83-62:
Battipaglia used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Masnaga 83-62 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was American center Gianna Aiello (193, college: Brown) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 16 rebounds. The other American import guard Noelani Cornfield (168, college: Arizona) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Alyssa Crockett (188, college: Michigan) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and German power forward Merit Brennecke (188-2000) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Costa Masnaga's coach Facundo Bereziartua gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Battipaglia will meet San Giovanni in the next round. Costa Masnaga will play against Roseto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Battipaglia: A.Gianna 30+16reb, N.Cornfield 22+5reb+6ast, P.Allie 10+4reb+1ast, P.Elisa 7+3reb+1ast, N.Emilia 6+5reb+1ast, C.Sara 4+4reb
Costa Masnaga: A.Crockett 16+7reb+2ast, M.Brennecke 11+9reb, A.Sandberg 9+4reb, M.Spinelli 8+6reb+1ast, E.Elle 8+6reb, M.Pilatone 6+4reb

Brescia - Scrivia 58-98:
The game in Brescia supposed to be also quite interesting. Scrivia played at the court of Brescia. Scrivia smashed Brescia 98-58 on Sunday. Scrivia dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Brescia's 28. Scrivia forced 19 Brescia turnovers and outrebounded them 41-23 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Cornelia Fondren (173-1993, college: Syracuse) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Guard Sofia Frustaci (176-2001) chipped in 22 points. Fondren is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Scrivia players scored in double figures. Coach Orazio Cutugno's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard Raelin D'Alie (163-1987, college: Wisconsin) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and French guard Amandine Toi (178-1998, college: Virginia) added 16 points and 6 steals respectively for the hosts. Scrivia will meet at home Broni in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brescia will play against Livorno and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Scrivia: F.Sofia 22+3reb, L.Francesca 14+2reb+2ast, F.Cornelia 13+10reb+7ast, V.Pysmennyk 10+6reb+2ast, C.Anastasia 10+3reb+2ast, V.Aliz 10+3reb+3ast
Brescia: S.Svetlikova 16+3reb, A.Toi 16+3reb+1ast, R.D'Alie 14+5reb+8ast, M.Crippa 5+3reb+1ast, M.Scarsi 4+3reb, S.Nativi 3+4reb+1ast

Broni - Venezia 73-81:
Rather predictable result when Venezia defeated on the road Broni 81-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was the former international Matilde Villa (171-2004) who scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Alyssa Ustby (185-2002, college: UNC) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Amaya Battle (180, college: Minnesota, agency: LBM Management) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import forward Hannah Stuelke (188-2003, college: Iowa) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Venezia and four Broni players scored in double figures. Venezia will meet San Martino in the next round. Broni will play against Scrivia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Venezia: P.Francesca 16+2reb, D.Ivana 14+1reb, V.Matilde 14+5reb+4ast, P.Francesca 11+1reb+4ast, U.Alyssa 10+9reb+3ast, A.Chery 9+2reb+1ast
Broni: V.Jasa 16+3reb+1ast, S.Hannah 16+5reb+1ast, A.Battle 12+10reb+4ast, A.Winkowska 12+5reb+2ast, A.Togliani 7+3ast, C.Gianolla 6+6reb

Campobasso - San Martino 84-56:
Campobasso smashed San Martino at home 84-56. Campobasso made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 San Martino turnovers. Campobasso looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Sara Madera (190-2000) scored 14 points to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Bulgarian forward Iliyana Georgieva (186-2003) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Swiss guard Evita Herminjard (175-1998) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Martino will play next round against strong Venezia trying to get back on the winning streak. Campobasso will try to continue on its current victory against Schio on the road.
Top scorers:
Campobasso: S.Liz 15+4reb+1ast, M.Sara 14+4reb+2ast, V.Kate 13+3reb+4ast, B.Cere 11+4reb, M.Maria 9+2reb+1ast, M.Laura 8+7reb
San Martino: J.Guyer 13+2reb+1ast, E.Herminjard 12+2reb+2ast, I.Guarise 11+2reb+1ast, I.Georgieva 11+9reb+1ast, T.Sjokvist 3+3reb+1ast, M.Dauda 3+8reb+2ast

Roseto - Livorno 79-74:
Roseto used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Livorno 79-74 on Sunday night. Roseto dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Livorno's 30. Roseto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was German forward Stella Reichert (188-2001, college: ODU) who scored 20 points and 4 steals. American guard Juicy Landrum (173-1997, college: Baylor) chipped in 21 points. French center Jodie Cornelie-Sigmundova (193-1993, college: Dayton) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Qadashah Hoppie (170-1999, college: Texas A&M, agency: LBM Management) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Livorno players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Roseto will meet Costa Masnaga on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Livorno will play against Brescia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Roseto: L.Juicy 21+4reb, R.Stella 20+4reb+1ast, D.Caterina 8+1reb+6ast, B.Eliska 8+4reb+2ast, C.Cali 6+6reb+2ast, L.Lavinia 6+1reb+3ast
Livorno: C.Jodie 20+14reb+3ast, G.Natali 12+2reb+1ast, V.Borondy 11+4reb+3ast, A.Smith 10+10reb+1ast, Q.Hoppie 10+7reb+4ast, C.Gilli 5+1reb

Schio - San Giovanni 85-43:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of San Giovanni on the court of Schio. Visitors were rolled over by Schio 85-43. Schio outrebounded San Giovanni 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Schio players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by San Giovanni's players. Belgian Kim Mestdagh (180-1990, college: Colorado St.) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and international center Futo Olbis (192-1998) supported her with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Schio's coach Georgios Dikaioulakos felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Danish center Julianna Okosun (194-2001, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for San Giovanni. American guard Madison Hayes (183-2001, college: NC State) added 6 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Schio will play against Campobasso at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Giovanni will play against Battipaglia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Schio: M.Kim 17+7reb+2ast, O.Futo 12+11reb+1ast, B.Morgan 11+2reb+3ast, P.Ilaria 9+3reb+4ast, C.Maria 9+2reb+4ast, C.Mariam 8+5reb
San Giovanni: O.Julianna 11+7reb+1ast, W.Lani 11+1reb, M.Hayes 6+5reb+1ast, L.Cornelius 5+2reb+3ast, S.Toffolo 4+4reb, G.Nicolodi 3+7reb