Serie A2 Round 3 (Regular Season): Milano Stars lose to Torino

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Serie A2 and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Milano Stars (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Torino (3-0) 68-62. It was a great evening for Divine Obaseki (187-2008) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Center Kenko Ngamene (182-2004) helped adding 10 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Francesca Melchiori (175-1993) with 19 points and 6 assists. Milano Stars' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Torino is looking forward to face Trieste (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Milano Stars' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Milano to the arena Milano Sanga.
Very important is a road loss of Salerno (2-1) against Alcamo (2-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Salerno was crushed by Alcamo in Alcamo 87-40. It was an exceptional evening for Dior Ndiaye (191-2006) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Francesca Russo accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Raffaella Potolicchio (168-1990) came up with 8 points and 7 rebounds for Salerno 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. Alcamo will play against Ragusa on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salerno will play against Napoli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of Napoli (2-1) against Ragusa (2-0) on Sunday night. Host Napoli was crushed by Ragusa in Napoli 81-48. The best player for the winners was Precious Johnson who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Allegra Botteghi who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ragusa will meet at home Alcamo (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Napoli will play against Salerno and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Milano Sanga won against San Salvatore on the opponent's court 56-44. Trieste was outscored by Usmate in a home game 54-75. Cagliari Virtus recorded a loss to Alpo on the road 69-58. Winless Vicenza was defeated by Bolzano BC on its own court 62-77. Matelica smashed Alghero in a road game 80-31. Winless San Raffaele lost to Galli at home 59-65. Empoli managed to outperform Frascati on the opponent's court 62-58.

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San Salvatore - Milano Sanga 44-56:
Very expected game when San Salvatore (0-3) was defeated at home by Milano Sanga (3-0) 56-44 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Serbian guard Anja Marinkovic (173-1998, college: FGCU) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Alice Nori (183-1993) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Isabella Ingenito (177-2007) who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian Celia Fiorotto (184-1992) added 7 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Milano Sanga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Milano Milano Stars.
Top scorers:
San Salvatore: I.Isabella 18+5reb+2ast, M.Pandori 9+4reb+2ast, C.Fiorotto 7+14reb+2ast, A.Cutrupi 6+14reb, C.Alice 4+2ast, G.Jordan 0
Milano Sanga: M.Anja 18+5reb+2ast, N.Alice 11+7reb+1ast, T.Susanna 7+1reb+4ast, B.Maria 5+2reb+1ast, B.Elena 4+8reb+4ast, D.Erica 4+3reb+1ast

Trieste - Usmate 54-75:
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Usmate (1-1) smashed on the road Trieste (1-2) 75-54 on Saturday. Usmate had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Spanish-Senegalese center Sokhna Lo Sylla (186-2000) who scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Valentina Baldelli (170-1989, agency: SLN) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jade Edwards (175-2008, college: DePaul) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Maria Delise (167-2010) added 13 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Usmate will meet at home Vicenza (#10) in the next round. Trieste will play against Torino and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Trieste: J.Edwards 16+10reb+1ast, D.Maria 13+3reb, B.Olajide 13+2reb, M.Maza 5+4reb+2ast, F.Eleonora 3+1reb+1ast, C.Eleonora 2
Usmate: B.Valentina 11+4reb+3ast, L.Eva 11+1reb+2ast, L.Sokhna 9+12reb+3ast, M.Lucia 9+2reb+2ast, O.Lelli 8+3reb+1ast, G.Laube 8+7reb+2ast

Alpo - Cagliari Virtus 69-58:
Alpo used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Cagliari 69-58 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was center Serena Soglia (186-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). ex-international guard Antonia Peresson (176-1995, college: Georgia Tech) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Alpo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian point guard Serafyma Tykha (170-2006) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and French forward Carla Bremaud (179-1999, college: Wichita St.) added 13 points and 5 steals respectively. Alpo will meet Cagliari CUS (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Cagliari Virtus will play against San Salvatore and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cagliari Virtus: S.Tykha 15+9reb+3ast, C.Bremaud 13+3reb+2ast, S.Ceccarelli 10+1reb, A.Malintoppi 10+5reb+1ast, L.Coser 6+7reb, M.El Habbab 2+8reb+1ast
Alpo: S.Soglia 16+11reb+1ast, G.Alice 13+4reb+3ast, M.Sofia 11+1reb+2ast, P.Antonia 11+11reb+6ast, P.Francesca 9+11reb+1ast, R.Martina 6+2ast

Milano Stars - Torino 62-68:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Milano Stars (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Torino (3-0) 68-62. It was a great evening for Divine Obaseki (187-2008) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Center Kenko Ngamene (182-2004) helped adding 10 points and 12 rebounds. Four Torino players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Francesca Melchiori (175-1993) with 19 points and 6 assists and guard Emma Volpato (183-2007) scored 20 points. Milano Stars' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Torino is looking forward to face Trieste (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Milano Stars' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Milano to the arena Milano Sanga.
Top scorers:
Milano Stars: E.Volpato 20+4reb, F.Melchiori 19+3reb+6ast, A.Kaliuzhna 5+7reb+1ast, I.Moriconi 4+4reb+6ast, M.Szajtauer 4+6reb+3ast, d.Lise Serena 4+3reb
Torino: O.Divine 15+16reb+3ast, P.Marta 15+2reb+1ast, M.Martina 11+7reb+4ast, N.Kenko 10+12reb+1ast, G.Beatrice 8+1reb+3ast, M.Stejskalova 6+2ast

Vicenza - Bolzano BC 62-77:
Everything went according to plan when Bolzano BC (2-1) beat on the road Vicenza (0-2) 77-62 on Sunday. Bolzano BC dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Vicenza's 36. They outrebounded Vicenza 42-25 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bolzano BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Milena Mioni (186-2001, agency: SLN) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 19 rebounds. Liliana Miccio (181-1989) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Sara Zanetti (185-2004) who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and Australian guard Natalia Lalic (180-1999, college: Indiana St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Bolzano BC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vicenza will play against Usmate (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vicenza: S.Zanetti 18+5reb+1ast, N.Lalic 15+5reb, P.Alice 9+3reb+2ast, C.Fusari 7+2reb+4ast, D.Daba 5+2reb, S.Marie 4+1reb+5ast
Bolzano BC: M.Milena 31+19reb+3ast, M.Liliana 17+7reb+5ast, M.Giulia 14+1reb+4ast, C.Giulia 7+3reb+5ast, I.Korzane 4+3reb+2ast, P.Oborilova 4+9reb+1ast

Alghero - Matelica 31-80:
But Alghero was not able to use a home court advantage and was outplayed by the opponent from Matelica 80-31 on Sunday night. Matelica dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Alghero's 22. They outrebounded Alghero 31-17 including 21 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was point guard Ilaria Bonvecchio (172-1994) who scored 13 points. Finnish Helmi Tulonen (191-1998, college: Duquesne) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Aurora Murgia (175-2009) who recorded 12 points and North Macedonian guard Tijana Mitreva (170-2001) added 5 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Matelica will meet at home San Raffaele (#11) in the next round. Alghero will play against Frascati and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Alghero: M.Aurora 12+2reb, T.Mitreva 5+2reb+1ast, D.Benedetta 4, D.Yanitsa 2+1reb, S.Elisea 2+3reb+1ast, L.Gkompetzisvili 2+4reb
Matelica: T.Helmi 15+1reb, B.Ilaria 13+4reb, E.Pericic 9+6reb, G.Benedetta 9+1reb+3ast, C.Ciuffoli 8+1reb, G.Agnese 8+3reb

San Raffaele - Galli 59-65:
No shocking result in a game in Roma where Galli (2-1) won against San Raffaele (0-3) 65-59 on Saturday. Galli outrebounded San Raffaele 46-32 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was French center Elodie Lalotte (185-2002, college: Boise St.) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. point guard Angelica Castellani (170-2000) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Ludovica De Marchi (177-2002) who recorded 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Ginevra Zappellini (172-2004) added 18 points respectively. Four San Raffaele players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Galli will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Raffaele will play against Matelica (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
San Raffaele: Z.Ginevra 18+2reb, C.Chiara 12+1reb+1ast, T.Camilla 11+2reb+1ast, D.Marchi Ludovica 11+9reb+4ast, C.Giulia 3, B.Valentina 2+4reb+2ast
Galli: C.Angelica 17+4reb+2ast, D.Aurora 16+3reb+2ast, L.Elodie 14+16reb, L.Maria 7+6reb+2ast, P.Johanna 6+8reb+2ast, P.Giulia 3+3reb+1ast

Frascati - Empoli 58-62:
Very expected game when Frascati (0-2) was defeated at home by Empoli (3-0) 62-58 on Sunday. Empoli forced 26 Frascati turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Silvia Colognesi (182-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds. Czech forward Anna Rylichova (180-1999) chipped in 10 points and 4 assists. Empoli's coach Alessio Cioni used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Cameroonian center Eveline Toyounon (196-2009) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and Uruguayan Florencia Castelao (169-2002) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Empoli will meet at home Umbertide (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Frascati will play against Alghero and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Frascati: E.Toyounon 16+14reb+3ast, A.Rescifina 14+6reb+1ast, F.Castelao 10+7reb+4ast, M.Pereira 9+9reb+2ast, E.Sasso 6+5reb+2ast, C.Alessia 3+3reb
Empoli: C.Silvia 29+12reb+1ast, R.Anna 10+3reb+4ast, I.Giulia 6+5reb+1ast, G.Laura 5+2reb, V.Liga 4+6reb+1ast, L.Sophia 4+1reb+2ast

Alcamo - Salerno 87-40:
Very important is a road loss of Salerno (2-1) against Alcamo (2-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Salerno was crushed by Alcamo in Alcamo 87-40. Alcamo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Salerno's 14. They outrebounded Salerno 52-19 including a 18-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Dior Ndiaye (191-2006) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Francesca Russo (178-1996) accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Alcamo players scored in double figures. Guard Raffaella Potolicchio (168-1990) came up with 8 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Francesca Pelizzari (167-2006) added 10 points respectively for Salerno 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. Alcamo will play against Ragusa on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salerno will play against Napoli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salerno: F.Pelizzari 10+4reb+1ast, P.Raffaella 8+7reb+2ast, O.Kounkou 8+2reb, G.Pierdicca 7+3reb+1ast, S.Nicoletta 4+2reb, M.Tabara 2
Alcamo: N.Dior 18+10reb+2ast, F.Russo 16+9reb, L.Nogaye 12+7reb, N.Matea 10+4reb+1ast, P.Fabiana 9+6reb+1ast, V.Elena 7+5reb+2ast

Napoli - Ragusa 48-81:
Very important is a home loss of Napoli (2-1) against Ragusa (2-0) on Sunday night. Host Napoli was crushed by Ragusa in Napoli 81-48. Ragusa dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Napoli's 28. Ragusa forced 25 Napoli turnovers. The best player for the winners was Swedish center Precious Johnson (192-2000, college: Duquesne) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Martina Guzzoni (180-2006) chipped in 20 points and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Allegra Botteghi (181-1995, college: Providence) who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds and guard Samira Berrad (170-2000) added 7 points and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ragusa will meet at home Alcamo (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Napoli will play against Salerno and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Napoli: A.Botteghi 11+6reb, E.Ovner 7+6reb, N.Leghissa 7+1reb+1ast, S.Berrad 7+2reb+6ast, G.Federica 7+4reb, G.Chiara 3+5reb+2ast
Ragusa: J.Precious 20+8reb+2ast, G.Martina 20+1reb, H.Marion 9+3reb+5ast, C.Chiara 7+2reb, R.Sara 6+6reb+3ast, C.Alessandra 6+1reb+1ast