B Nazionale Round 3 (Regular Season): Legnano defeats Desio

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Serie B Nazionale and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Desio (2-1) on the court of Legnano on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Legnano 79-67. Strangely Desio outrebounded Legnano 40-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Desio helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for forward Mattia Mastroianni (203-1994) who led his team to a victory with 16 points. point guard Francesco Oboe (185-2000) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Swingman Morgan Rashed (201-2002, college: Young Harris, agency: SLN) answered with 25 points and 8 rebounds for Desio. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Legnano is looking forward to face Imola ACosta (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Desio will play against Brescia (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Roseto (3-0) which played on the court of Latina (2-1). Roseto had an easy win 108-93. It was a great evening for guard Alberto Pellizzari (188-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Lukas Aukstikalnis helped adding 24 points. Roseto's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Serbian Aleksa Nikolic (205-1999) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field). Roseto will play against Fabriano (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Latina will play against Napoli Est (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Brescia (3-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat Fiorenzuola (1-2) 82-74. It was a quality performance for Eric Lombardi who led the winners and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Lorenzo De Zardo came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Fiorenzuola in the defeat. Brescia will meet at home Desio (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fiorenzuola will play against Ferrara and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Imola ACosta was smashed by Orzinuovi on the road 83-51. Piazza Armer. lost to Piacenza UCC on its own court 62-63. R.Calabria managed to outperform San Vendemiano in Reggio Calabria 85-83. Treviglio recorded a loss to Lumezzane at home 70-87. Winless Omegna was defeated by Agrigento on the opponent's court 63-62. Winless Vicenza lost to undefeated Ferrara in a home game 52-79. Winless Sangiorgese lost to Orlandina on the road 70-82. RO Virtus 1960 outscored Pesaro Loreto on its own court 94-65. Ravenna managed to beat Faenza in a road game 78-69. Livorno Pielle crushed Piombino at home 93-66. Quarrata was beaten by Montecatini on the opponent's court 80-77. Mens Sana destroyed Luiss Roma in a home game 100-74. Winless Lucca unfortunately lost to Chiusi on the road 76-92. San Severo managed to beat Napoli Est on its own court 80-67. Winless Avellino was defeated by Fabriano in a road game 81-71. Piazza Armer. beat Sangiorgese at home 72-57.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 17 points and 4 assists by Matteo Cagliani of Piazza Armer..

Group A

Fiorenzuola - Brescia 74-82:
Brescia (3-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat Fiorenzuola (1-2) 82-74. It was a quality performance for the former international forward Eric Lombardi (201-1993) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. point guard Gherardo Sabatini (183-1994) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Lorenzo De Zardo (199-1999, agency: Players Group) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Serbian power forward Ilija Biorac (202-2004) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Fiorenzuola in the defeat. Brescia will meet at home Desio (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fiorenzuola will play against Ferrara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Brescia: L.Eric 19+8reb+4ast, S.Gherardo 15+6reb+2ast, N.Lazar 11+3reb+1ast, K.Maks 10+3reb+4ast, B.Christian 9+1reb+1ast, V.Luca 9+7reb+1ast
Fiorenzuola: L.De Zardo 22+8reb+2ast, A.Ambrosetti 15+1reb+3ast, I.Biorac 14+7reb+1ast, A.Tiberti 9+4reb+8ast, L.Federico 9+3reb, F.Massimo 5+4reb+1ast

Legnano - Desio 79-67:
The most surprising game was a loss of Desio (2-1) on the court of Legnano on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Legnano 79-67. Strangely Desio outrebounded Legnano 40-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Desio helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for forward Mattia Mastroianni (203-1994) who led his team to a victory with 16 points. point guard Francesco Oboe (185-2000) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Swingman Morgan Rashed (201-2002, college: Young Harris, agency: SLN) answered with 25 points and 8 rebounds and Andrea Mazzoleni (197-1998) added 6 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Desio. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Legnano is looking forward to face Imola ACosta (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Desio will play against Brescia (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Legnano: M.Mattia 16+2reb+2ast, S.Arsenije 14+3reb, O.Francesco 14+1reb+3ast, S.Guido 8+3reb+3ast, L.Giannone 8+3reb+2ast, B.Matteo 7+3reb+6ast
Desio: M.Rashed 25+8reb+2ast, G.Giarelli 10+3reb+1ast, S.Elli 8+5reb, A.Mazzoleni 6+7reb+2ast, T.Alessio 5+1reb, D.Kissima 4+9reb

Orzinuovi - Imola ACosta 83-51:
Orzinuovi used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Imola 83-51 on Sunday night. Orzinuovi outrebounded Imola ACosta 45-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for forward Davide Zilli (200-2005) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Alberto Stefani (204-2003) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Orzinuovi players scored in double figures. Naturalized Cuban power forward Yordany Angarica (203-2005, agency: Bell Basketball) came up with 9 points and 6 rebounds and swingman William Wiltshire (197-2001) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Imola ACosta in the defeat. Imola ACosta's coach Luca Dalmonte gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orzinuovi will meet R.Calabria (#7) in the next round. Imola ACosta will play against Legnano and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Orzinuovi: S.Alberto 17+8reb, P.Fabrizio 14+2reb+2ast, Z.Davide 13+10reb+5ast, C.Alberto 12+7reb+5ast, V.Niccolo 11+1ast, O.Tommaso 9+9reb+2ast
Imola ACosta: D.Raucci 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Angarica 9+6reb, W.Wiltshire 8+6reb, R.Chessari 7+4reb+2ast, C.Kouassi 6+3reb, G.Gasparin 5+5reb+1ast

Piazza Armer. - Piacenza UCC 62-63:
But Piazza Armer. was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Piacenza 63-62 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for guard Alberto Fragonara (186-2004, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) accounted for 6 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Naturalized Slovenian Denis Alibegovic (195-1999, agency: Interperformances) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matteo Cagliani (190-2003, agency: SLN) added 16 points respectively for Piazza Armer. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piacenza UCC will meet at home San Vendemiano (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Piazza Armer. will play against Omegna (#16) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Piacenza UCC: F.Alberto 14+5reb+5ast, T.Luca 13+5reb, V.Enrico 12+2reb+2ast, G.Poggi 6+10reb+3ast, V.Lorenzo 6+4reb+1ast, F.Pirani 5+2reb
Piazza Armer.: D.Alibegovic 16+10reb+2ast, M.Cagliani 16+3reb+1ast, E.Sederevicius 11+7reb+1ast, N.Mastrangelo 6+1reb, F.Gaetano 4+6reb, F.Ricci 4+7reb

San Vendemiano - R.Calabria 83-85:
But San Vendemiano was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Reggio Calabria 85-83 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for American-Swedish guard Daniel Love (190-1999, college: Eckerd) who led the winners and scored 20 points. Swingman Alessio Donadoni (197-1997) accounted for 12 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Lionel Abega came up with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Mattia Da Campo (198-1997, college: Seattle) added 20 points respectively for San Vendemiano in the defeat. Four San Vendemiano players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. R.Calabria will meet at home Orzinuovi (#6) in the next round. San Vendemiano will play against Piacenza UCC (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
R.Calabria: L.Daniel 20+2reb+1ast, D.Alessio 12+2reb+4ast, C.Matteo 10+4reb+1ast, T.Celis 10+4reb, M.Leonardo 9+8reb, R.Gabriele 8+1reb+2ast
San Vendemiano: A.Lionel 24+8reb+4ast, M.Da Campo 20+4reb+2ast, M.Brekic 20+3reb+1ast, I.Onojaife 12+7reb, M.Barattini 4+4reb+5ast, D.Magro 3+2reb+1ast

Treviglio - Lumezzane 70-87:
But Treviglio was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Lumezzane 87-70 on Sunday night. Lumezzane outrebounded Treviglio 34-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Giacomo Siberna (192-1996) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Guard Martino Criconia (196-1998) accounted for 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Lumezzane's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. point guard Lorenzo Pollini (183-2006) came up with 21 points and swingman Leonardo Cemmi (193-2005) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Treviglio in the defeat. Lumezzane will meet at home Vicenza (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Treviglio will play against Orlandina (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane: S.Giacomo 18+6reb+1ast, C.Martino 11+7reb+5ast, L.Andrea 10+5reb, C.Marco 9+3reb+2ast, A.Nicolas 9+2reb+1ast, N.Piccionne 8+2ast
Treviglio: P.Lorenzo 21+2reb+3ast, L.Cemmi 16+6reb+1ast, A.Mazzucchelli 9+4ast, D.Buttiglione 8+3reb+3ast, M.Miha 7+2reb, D.Reati 6+4reb+1ast

Agrigento - Omegna 63-62:
Everything went according to plan when Agrigento (2-1) edged at home Omegna (0-3) 63-62 on Sunday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Montenegrin Janko Cepic (203-1999) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Stefano Conte (187-2005) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Latvian Andris Misters (195-1992, college: Jacksonville) came up with 14 points and guard Marco Contento (191-1991) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Omegna in the defeat. Agrigento will meet Sangiorgese (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Omegna will play against Piazza Armer. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Agrigento: C.Janko 23+9reb+1ast, C.Stefano 20+2reb+2ast, N.Matteo 8+2reb, T.Emanuele 6+3reb+1ast, M.Saverio 2, C.Albano 2+10reb+7ast
Omegna: A.Misters 14+4reb+2ast, J.Balanzoni 12+5reb, S.Angelucci 8+7reb+1ast, M.Contento 8+7reb+4ast, G.Francesco 8+5reb+1ast, O.Kingsley 7+6reb

Vicenza - Ferrara 52-79:
There was no surprise when Vicenza (0-3) was outleveled at home by Ferrara (3-0) 79-52 on Sunday. Ferrara dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Vicenza's 22. They outrebounded Vicenza 41-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Montenegrin center Bozo Misolic (205-1999) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Mattia Melchiorri (190-1997) accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Ferrara players scored in double figures. American guard Oliver Lynch-Daniels (188-1998, college: Colgate) came up with 10 points and Argentinian forward Tomas Fernandez Lang (192-2006) added 13 points respectively for Vicenza in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ferrara will meet at home Fiorenzuola (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Vicenza will play against Lumezzane (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ferrara: M.Bozo 17+9reb+3ast, P.Francesco 15+1reb+4ast, D.Lucio 13+6reb, M.Mattia 11+8reb+1ast, I.Nicolo 7+3reb+1ast, B.Riccardo 6+2reb+1ast
Vicenza: T.Fernandez Lang 13+3reb, O.Lynch-Daniels 10+4reb+3ast, G.Sebastian 7+2ast, T.Aguzzoli 6+3reb, P.Leon 5+2reb, G.Tamani 3+4reb+2ast

Orlandina - Sangiorgese 82-70:
No shocking result in a game when Orlandina (2-1) beat Sangiorgese (0-3) in Capo d'Orlando 82-70 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Dutch power forward Kai Edwards (206-1997, college: N.Colorado, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Carlo Tosetti (175-2005, agency: SLN) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Sangiorgese in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Orlandina will meet Treviglio (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sangiorgese will play against Agrigento and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Orlandina: K.Dimitri 22+5reb+1ast, S.Guglielmo 13+4reb+3ast, K.Ricards 10+2reb+1ast, Z.Alfonso 9+2reb+5ast, M.Bernardo 8+2reb+5ast, J.Simas 7+6reb+1ast
Sangiorgese: K.Edwards 16+12reb, P.Bocconcelli 15+3reb+2ast, C.Tosetti 15+7reb+5ast, F.Fernandez 5+1reb+1ast, M.Maruca 5, F.Testa 5+1reb+1ast

Group B

RO Virtus 1960 - Pesaro Loreto 94-65:
Very expected game when Pesaro Loreto (0-3) was smashed by RO Virtus 1960 (2-0) in Roma 94-65 on Saturday. RO Virtus 1960 made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. RO Virtus 1960 outrebounded Pesaro Loreto 46-22 including a 39-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Dominican point guard Yancarlos Rodriguez (189-1994) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Czech swingman David Jelinek (194-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Five RO Virtus 1960 players scored in double figures. Swedish guard Elias Weibert (193-2001, agency: Bell Basketball) came up with 13 points and swingman Giancarlo Favali (198-2000) added 13 points respectively for Pesaro Loreto in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RO Virtus 1960 will meet Lucca (#17) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pesaro Loreto will play against Montecatini and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
RO Virtus 1960: R.Yancarlos 20+7reb+4ast, J.David 16+5reb+3ast, C.Adrian 14+4reb, V.Matteo 12+5reb+4ast, P.Giorgio 10+8reb, B.Matias 8+5reb+2ast
Pesaro Loreto: E.Weibert 13+4reb+2ast, G.Favali 13+2reb+1ast, S.Giovanni 12+4reb, D.Cornis 9+4reb+3ast, L.Baldi 5+1ast, G.Giorgi 5

Faenza - Ravenna 69-78:
Very predictable result when Ravenna (3-0) won against on the road Faenza (1-2) 78-69 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Lithuanian Rolandas Jakstas (202-1992) accounted for 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Lithuanian Eimantas Stankevicius (192-1998, agency: Bell Basketball) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Luca Campori (194-1999, agency: SLN) added 15 points respectively for Faenza in the defeat. Ravenna will meet at home San Severo (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Faenza will play against Piombino (#13) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ravenna: D.Gabriel 24+2reb+6ast, J.Rolandas 23+7reb, F.Alessandro 11+4reb+2ast, A.Forconi 5+2reb, M.Mattia 5+8reb, A.Casali 4
Faenza: E.Stankevicius 17+10reb+1ast, L.Campori 15+2reb+3ast, M.Di Pizzo 8+7reb, R.Romano 7+2reb, F.Marcucci 7+3reb, R.Filippo 7+5reb+2ast

Latina - Roseto 93-108:
Another interesting game for Roseto (3-0) which played on the court of Latina (2-1). Roseto had an easy win 108-93. Roseto players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a great evening for guard Alberto Pellizzari (188-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Lithuanian Lukas Aukstikalnis (196-1995) helped adding 24 points. Roseto's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Serbian Aleksa Nikolic (205-1999) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and guard Gianmarco Arletti (198-2001, college: Albany, agency: BIG) scored 13 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Roseto will play against Fabriano (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Latina will play against Napoli Est (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Roseto: A.Lukas 24+2reb+2ast, P.Alberto 17+6reb+7ast, Y.Morina 15+4reb+3ast, F.Luca 13+2reb+2ast, C.Raphael 9+2reb+5ast, S.Malual 9+2reb
Latina: A.Nikolic 31+15reb+1ast, L.Demetrio 16+4reb, G.Arletti 13+2reb+6ast, L.Donadio 12+3reb+1ast, N.Nonkovic 8+4reb+5ast, R.Zugno 6+3ast

Livorno Pielle - Piombino 93-66:
Livorno Pielle used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Piombino 93-66 on Sunday night. Livorno Pielle made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game, while Piombino only scored seven points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) who led the winners and scored 28 points (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Slovenian forward David Gabrovsek (203-1994, college: MBU) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Livorno Pielle's coach Andrea Turchetto felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Niccolo Moffa (200-1999) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Tommaso Gatto (205-1996, agency: Players Group) added 13 points respectively for Piombino in the defeat. Four Piombino players scored in double figures. Livorno Pielle will meet Avellino (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Piombino will play against Faenza (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Livorno Pielle: L.Ennio 28+2reb+1ast, G.David 17+3reb+1ast, L.Tortu 11+6reb+2ast, T.Andrea 9+1ast, G.Antonio 7+3reb+5ast, V.Mattia 7+2reb+4ast
Piombino: D.Meluzzi 15+1reb+4ast, N.Moffa 15+8reb+3ast, N.Raivio 14+2reb+3ast, T.Gatto 13+4reb+3ast, M.Marco 3+1reb+1ast, F.Gabriele 2+3ast

Montecatini - Quarrata 80-77:
Montecatini used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Quarrata 80-77 on Saturday night. Montecatini looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Belarusian Kiryl Tsetserukou (201-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Giorgio Sgobba (198-1992, agency: Players Group) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) came up with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and guard Simone Roberto (184-2003) added 18 points respectively for Quarrata in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Quarrata's coach Federico Barsotti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Montecatini will meet Pesaro Loreto (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quarrata will play against Mens Sana (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Montecatini: T.Kiryl 17+12reb+2ast, F.Gravaghi 16+2reb, S.Giorgio 13+6reb+3ast, M.Lucas 11+1reb+6ast, M.Giacomini 7+2reb+6ast, D.DellUomo 7+1reb+1ast
Quarrata: R.Simone 18+2reb+2ast, A.Edoardo 11+11reb, F.Regoli 11+5reb, S.Pierotti 11+9reb+6ast, J.Rapetti 9+1reb, M.Petrucci 6+3reb

Mens Sana - Luiss Roma 100-74:
Mens Sana used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Roma 100-74 on Sunday night. Mens Sana dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Luiss Roma's 32 and made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Mens Sana forced 21 Luiss Roma turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Finnish forward Okko Jarvi (193-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Cameroonian Barou Yarbanga (203-2005) accounted for 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. point guard Edoardo Bottelli (191-2005) came up with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Marco Bergamin (204-2007) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Luiss Roma in the defeat. Four Luiss Roma players 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. Mens Sana will meet Quarrata (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Luiss Roma will play against Chiusi (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mens Sana: J.Okko 22+6reb+2ast, Y.Barou 19+4reb, B.Leonardo 15+4reb+1ast, C.Simone 9+3reb+1ast, F.Pillepich 7+1reb, C.Andrea 5+3reb+3ast
Luiss Roma: E.Bottelli 19+8reb+4ast, V.Cucci 14+1reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 10+5ast, R.Casella 10+3reb+1ast, M.Bergamin 9+8reb+4ast, F.Krajina 7+5reb

Chiusi - Lucca 92-76:
No shocking result in a game when Chiusi (2-1) beat at home Lucca (0-3) 92-76 on Sunday. Chiusi made 40-of-46 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game, while Lucca only scored sixteen points from the stripe. Chiusi had a 31-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-1990) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Dario Zucca (203-1996) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side. Andrea Colussa (202-2000, agency: SLN) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Carlo Balducci (196-2002) added 15 points respectively for Lucca in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiusi will meet Luiss Roma (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lucca will play against RO Virtus 1960 (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Chiusi: R.Lisandro 23+13reb+2ast, Z.Dario 19+7reb+4ast, B.Nicolo 15+2reb+4ast, B.Gabriele 13+4reb, R.Lorenzo 6+1reb+2ast, F.Favaretto 5+1reb+2ast
Lucca: C.Balducci 15+2reb+2ast, A.Colussa 13+5reb+2ast, G.Marco Drocker 11+2ast, D.Pittana 10+5reb+4ast, C.Giovanni 8+1reb+1ast, D.Debbio Andrea 6+1reb

San Severo - Napoli Est 80-67:
There was a minor upset when Napoli Est (1-2) lost on the road to San Severo (1-2) 80-67 on Sunday. San Severo dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Napoli Est's 26 and made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Napoli Est 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian forward Joaquin Sarmiento (201-2007) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Paolo Bandini (186-2004) accounted for 14 points and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Jacopo Lucarelli (197-1996, agency: Players Group) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Napoli Est in the defeat. Five San Severo and four Napoli Est players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. San Severo will meet Ravenna on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Napoli Est will play against Latina (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Severo: B.Fabio 16+4reb+2ast, P.Bandini 14+4reb+7ast, S.Joaquin 11+15reb, L.Diego 10+2reb+1ast, R.Ndour 10+9reb, P.Manuele 8+1reb
Napoli Est: G.Lenti 15+7reb+1ast, F.D'Offizi 12+3reb+1ast, J.Lucarelli 11+5reb+1ast, L.Galassi 11+3reb, M.Mennella 7+3reb, V.Andrea 4+3reb+1ast

Fabriano - Avellino 81-71:
Rather predictable result when Fabriano (2-1) won against at home Avellino (0-2) 81-71 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Estonian Kaspar Kuusmaa (185-2004) who led the winners and scored 16 points. Davide Vavoli (198-2001, agency: Players Group) accounted for 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Swingman Armando Verazzo (196-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and center Jacopo Vedovato (205-1995) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Avellino in the defeat. Four Avellino players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Fabriano will meet Roseto on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Avellino will play against Livorno Pielle (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: K.Kaspar 16+3reb+3ast, B.Karolis 13+3reb, D.Filiberto 13+3reb+3ast, A.Gianoli 11+5reb+2ast, V.Davide 9+6reb+4ast, F.Gnecchi 7+5reb
Avellino: A.Verazzo 16+13reb+3ast, D.Jackson 14+2ast, J.Vedovato 13+9reb+2ast, G.Frattoni 10+3ast, F.Stefanini 6+3reb+1ast, E.Maresca 6+2reb+2ast

Round 1

Piazza Armer. - Sangiorgese 72-57:
Piazza Armer. used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Legnano 72-57 on Thursday night. It was an exceptional evening for guard Matteo Cagliani (190-2003, agency: SLN) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Lithuanian Ernestas Sederevicius (195-1998) accounted for 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Piazza Armer.'s coach Alessandro Crotti used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. point guard Carlo Tosetti (175-2005, agency: SLN) came up with 17 points and 4 assists and Manuel Di Meco (202-1997) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Sangiorgese in the defeat. Piazza Armer. will meet Omegna (#16) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sangiorgese will play against Agrigento and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Piazza Armer.: C.Matteo 17+3reb+4ast, S.Ernestas 16+3reb+1ast, R.Federico 9+4reb, A.Denis 7+2reb, S.Antonino 7+1reb+1ast, G.Franco 6+13reb+1ast
Sangiorgese: C.Tosetti 17+4reb+4ast, K.Edwards 10+7reb+1ast, M.Di Meco 9+8reb+3ast, P.Bocconcelli 8, M.Maruca 5+3reb+1ast, D.Capitani Francesco 4+2reb