Serie B Nazionale Round 15 (Regular Season): Legnano lose to Agrigento

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Legnano (11-3) recorded its third loss on the court of sixteenth ranked Agrigento on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Agrigento 80-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Legnano. Agrigento made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game, while Legnano only scored eleven points from the stripe. 32 personal fouls committed by Legnano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. Center Federico Grani (207-2003) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Francesco Oboe (185-2000) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agrigento (4-10) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Lumezzane and Piombino. Legnano at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Agrigento is looking forward to face higher ranked Montecatini (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Legnano will play against Orlandina (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Leader RO Virtus 1960 delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked Ravenna (5-9) 69-60 in Roma. It was a good game for point guard Marco Barattini (178-2000) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 4 assists. Leonardo Battistini contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian Rolandas Jakstas (202-1992) answered with 8 points and 10 rebounds for Ravenna. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RO Virtus 1960 (14-1) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place. Ravenna at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. RO Virtus 1960 will play against Caserta Pap. (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ravenna will play against Piombino (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Omegna was also quite interesting. 4th placed Montecatini (9-5) played at the court of seventh ranked Omegna (9-5). Omegna managed to secure a 8-point victory 100-92 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Andris Misters who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Mattia Acunzo with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Omegna moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Montecatini. Montecatini lost their third game in a row. Omegna will meet Piacenza Basket (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Montecatini will play against Agrigento (#16) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Orlandina was defeated by San Vendemiano in a road game 87-70. Monferrato was beaten by Crema at home 81-90. Treviglio destroyed Fidenza on the opponent's court 85-66. Fabo Herons managed to outperform Piazza Armer. in a home game 74-73. Vigevano rolled over Fiorenzuola on the road 102-74. Lumezzane was defeated by Piacenza UCC on its own court 76-81. Piacenza Basket was beaten by Desio in a road game 91-76. Latina won against Pesaro Loreto at home 91-80. San Severo unfortunately lost to Fabriano on the opponent's court 94-104. Livorno Pielle managed to beat Chiusi in a home game 83-75. Imola ACosta was defeated by Caserta Pap. on the road 71-62. Piombino beat Quarrata on its own court 61-57. Faenza lost to Imola Virtus in a road game 67-69. Sant Antimo unfortunately lost to Nocera at home 63-77.
The best stats of 15th round was 16 points and 8 rebounds by Lorenzo Donadio of Nocera.

Group A

San Vendemiano - Orlandina 87-70

There was an upset when higher ranked Orlandina (9-5) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked San Vendemiano (8-6) 87-70 on Sunday. San Vendemiano dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Orlandina's 24 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Orlandina 53-21 including a 20-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Slovenian swingman Jakob Cebasek (200-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian guard Nicolas Morici (191-1994) helped adding 10 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Five San Vendemiano players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Vittorio Moltrasio (186-2003) with 13 points and Lithuanian Simas Jasaitis (201-1982) scored 12 points. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for San Vendemiano. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Orlandina keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. San Vendemiano will meet at home Piacenza UCC (#9) in the next round. Orlandina will play against the league's leader Legnano (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orlandina: V.Moltrasio 13+4reb+1ast, S.Jasaitis 12+2reb+1ast, G.Bertetti 11+1reb+1ast, P.Gatti 9+1reb, L.Antonietti 9+1reb+1ast, M.Contento 7+1reb+3ast
San Vendemiano: C.Jakob 20+7reb+2ast, M.Riccardo 16+8reb+2ast, P.Giordano 13+11reb, O.Ivan 10+8reb, M.Nicolas 10+11reb+6ast, T.Andrea 7+2reb+2ast

Monferrato - Crema 81-90

No shocking result in a game in Casale where third ranked Crema (10-4) defeated 17th ranked Monferrato (2-13) 90-81 on Sunday. Crema dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Monferrato's 36. It was a great evening for Marco Giacomini who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Alberto Cacace (198-1996) helped adding 21 points. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Tomas Zanzottera (190-1993) with 18 points and 6 assists and the former international power forward Niccolo Martinoni (203-1989) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Crema and five Monferrato players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Crema. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Vicenza and Vigevano. Monferrato lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Crema will meet at home Treviglio (#6) in the next round. Monferrato will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Monferrato: T.Zanzottera 18+2reb+6ast, N.Martinoni 18+6reb+1ast, M.Rupil 16+1reb+2ast, G.Francesco 12+2reb+4ast, M.Francesco 10+4reb, D.Mamoudou 7+3reb+1ast
Crema: C.Alberto 21+4reb+2ast, M.Giacomini 18+4reb+7ast, O.Tommaso 14+7reb+2ast, F.Gnecchi 14+7reb+1ast, C.Edoardo 6+5ast, Z.Davide 6+4reb

Fidenza - Treviglio 66-85

Very expected game when 18th ranked Fidenza (1-13) was rolled over at home by ninth ranked Treviglio (9-5) 85-66 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Michele Rubbini (185-1999, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Ygor Morina helped adding 17 points. Four Treviglio players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Finnish forward Joel Mantynen (199-2002, agency: Blacktop Management) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Simone Centanni (187-1991) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Treviglio moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Fidenza lost their twelfth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Piacenza Basket. Treviglio will meet higher ranked Crema (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fidenza will play against Lumezzane (#15) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: J.Mantynen 19+14reb, C.Placinschi 14+3reb, S.Centanni 13+4reb+1ast, M.Maodo 7+1reb, M.Lucio 6+3reb, E.Scattolin 3+5reb+4ast
Treviglio: R.Michele 17+6reb+8ast, Y.Morina 17+3reb+2ast, R.Tommaso 14+6reb+1ast, G.Matteo 11+1reb+1ast, R.Marco 11, R.Davide 5+5reb+2ast

Fabo Herons - Piazza Armer. 74-73

Rather predictable result in Montecatini where eleventh ranked Fabo Herons (8-6) edged 14th ranked Piazza Armer. (6-9) 74-73 on Sunday. Fabo Herons made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for swingman Riccardo Chinellato (198-2000, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. Lithuanian Lukas Aukstikalnis (196-1995) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Fabo Herons' coach Federico Barsotti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was naturalized Montenegrin Janko Cepic (203-1999) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Serbian Nikola Markovic (197-2000, agency: SLN) scored 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Fabo Herons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Piazza Armer. dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Quarrata. Fabo Herons will meet league's second-placed Vigevano on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piazza Armer. will play against Vicenza (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piazza Armer.: J.Cepic 23+10reb+2ast, N.Markovic 19+4reb+2ast, S.Lepichev 14+7reb+4ast, G.Almansi 7+3reb, D.Meluzzi 7+4reb+5ast, G.Ezio 3+4reb+2ast
Fabo Herons: C.Riccardo 21+3reb+2ast, A.Lukas 13+6reb+3ast, B.Alberto 9+6reb+6ast, M.Nicola 9+3reb+1ast, R.Antonello 6+2reb+1ast, G.Yannick 5+5reb

Fiorenzuola - Vigevano 74-102

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Fiorenzuola (6-7) was outplayed at home by fourth ranked Vigevano (10-4) 102-74 on Sunday. Vigevano made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. It was a great evening for Nicola Fantoma who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Modestas Kancleris helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Lorenzo De Zardo (199-1999, agency: Players Group) with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Alessandro Ceparano (198-2001) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. 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. Vigevano moved-up to second place, which they share with Vicenza and Crema. Loser Fiorenzuola dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Ferrara. Vigevano will meet at home Fabo Herons (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fiorenzuola will play against Desio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fiorenzuola: L.De Zardo 23+6reb+1ast, I.Biorac 13+9reb, K.Korsunov 10+3reb+1ast, A.Ceparano 10+7reb+7ast, A.Ambrosetti 7+1reb, R.Crespi 4+1reb
Vigevano: N.Fantoma 22+3reb, Z.Mauro 18+1reb, M.Kancleris 17+6reb+1ast, B.Alfredo 16+3reb+3ast, M.Corgnati 9+4reb+4ast, M.Saverio 8+3reb

Agrigento - Legnano 80-65

Top ranked Legnano (11-3) recorded its third loss on the court of sixteenth ranked Agrigento on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Agrigento 80-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Legnano. Agrigento made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game, while Legnano only scored eleven points from the stripe. 32 personal fouls committed by Legnano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. Center Federico Grani (207-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Agrigento players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Francesco Oboe (185-2000) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and Lithuanian guard Vytenis Cizauskas (187-1992) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agrigento (4-10) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Lumezzane and Piombino. Legnano at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Agrigento is looking forward to face higher ranked Montecatini (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Legnano will play against Orlandina (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Legnano: F.Oboe 14+9reb+1ast, V.Cizauskas 13+3reb+4ast, A.Stepanovic 9+4reb, G.Scali 9+5reb+1ast, Q.Andrea 9+4reb, M.Mastroianni 5+4reb+1ast
Agrigento: C.Alberto 17+2reb+4ast, G.Martini 16+3reb, Z.Alfonso 12+2reb+5ast, L.Querci 12+2reb+2ast, G.Federico 11+11reb, C.Albano 8+8reb+3ast

Omegna - Montecatini 100-92

The game in Omegna was also quite interesting. 4th placed Montecatini (9-5) played at the court of seventh ranked Omegna (9-5). Omegna managed to secure a 8-point victory 100-92 on Saturday. Omegna made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Latvian Andris Misters (195-1992, college: Jacksonville) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 assists. Center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) helped adding 12 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Mattia Acunzo (203-2000, college: RMU, agency: SLN) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Maltese-American Darryl Jackson (189-1985, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) scored 26 points (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Five Omegna and four Montecatini players scored in double figures. Omegna moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Montecatini. Montecatini lost their third game in a row. Omegna will meet Piacenza Basket (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Montecatini will play against Agrigento (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Montecatini: D.Jackson 26+2ast, M.Acunzo 17+12reb+2ast, A.Bargnesi 16+5reb+4ast, L.D'Alessandro 12+8reb+1ast, J.Vedovato 8+1reb+2ast, F.Francesco 6+6reb+2ast
Omegna: M.Andris 22+4reb+7ast, D.Manuel 15+5reb, T.Emanuele 14+2reb+4ast, B.Jacopo 12+6reb+3ast, B.Giacomo 11+3reb+1ast, S.Michael 8

Lumezzane - Piacenza UCC 76-81

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Piacenza UCC (9-5) won against on the road 15th ranked Lumezzane (4-10) 81-76 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Lorenzo Calbini who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Andrea Mazzucchelli (187-1994) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was Giacomo Siberna (192-1996) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Daniel Ohenhen (200-2001) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piacenza UCC moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Lumezzane keeps the fifteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Agrigento and Piombino. Piacenza UCC will meet San Vendemiano (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lumezzane will play against Fidenza (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane: G.Siberna 16+6reb, D.Ohenhen 13+6reb, L.Galassi 12+2reb+2ast, A.Sipala 10+2reb, L.Kekovic 10+7reb+2ast, A.Hrstic 7+3reb+3ast
Piacenza UCC: L.Calbini 16+6reb+1ast, M.Andrea 16+5reb+1ast, L.Valesin 12+4reb+2ast, P.Dalton 10+6reb+1ast, G.Poggi 9+3reb, O.Simon 9+3reb

Desio - Piacenza Basket 91-76

There was no surprise when 19th ranked Piacenza Basket (1-13) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Desio (8-7) 91-76 on Saturday. Desio dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Piacenza Basket's 28. They outrebounded Piacenza Basket 37-26 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Desio looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Gabriele Giarelli (200-1993, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Stefano Conte (187-2005) helped adding 20 points. Five Desio players scored in double figures. Desio's coach Marco Regazzi used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Pietro Bocconcelli (193-1998, agency: SLN) with 21 points and 4 assists and point guard Andrea Mazzucchelli (187-1994) scored 21 points. Desio maintains twelfth place with 8-7 record. Loser Piacenza Basket dropped to the eighteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Fidenza. Desio will meet Fiorenzuola (#13) on the road in the next round. Piacenza Basket will play against Omegna (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Piacenza Basket: D.Alessandro 21+1reb+2ast, P.Bocconcelli 21+3reb+4ast, G.Luca 10+6reb+5ast, F.Ricci 8+4reb+4ast, A.Abba Adamu 6+7reb, B.Filippo 4+1reb
Desio: C.Stefano 20+2reb+3ast, M.Michele 17+3reb+4ast, T.Gabriele 14+6reb, G.Gabriele 13+9reb+3ast, B.Emilis 12+4reb, L.Lorenzo 6+1reb+1ast

Group B

RO Virtus 1960 - Ravenna 69-60

Leader RO Virtus 1960 delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked Ravenna (5-9) 69-60 in Roma. Ravenna was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for point guard Marco Barattini (178-2000) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 4 assists. Swingman Leonardo Battistini (198-1995) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian Rolandas Jakstas (202-1992) answered with 8 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Francesco Paolin (190-1995) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Ravenna. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RO Virtus 1960 (14-1) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place. Ravenna at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. RO Virtus 1960 will play against Caserta Pap. (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ravenna will play against Piombino (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ravenna: G.Dron 10+2reb+3ast, F.Paolin 10+5reb+1ast, B.Kevin 9+2reb, P.Davide 9+4reb, R.Jakstas 8+10reb+2ast, A.Feliciangeli 7+3ast
RO Virtus 1960: B.Marco 17+2reb+4ast, B.Leonardo 12+8reb+1ast, L.Giovanni 10+2reb, V.Matteo 8+4reb+1ast, T.Daniele 7+4reb, R.Yancarlos 5+3reb+5ast

Latina - Pesaro Loreto 91-80

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Latina (11-4) defeated at home 19th ranked Pesaro Loreto (2-12) 91-80 on Sunday. Latina made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Brian Sacchetti (200-1986, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Alessandro Cipolla (198-2000) helped adding 18 points and 4 assists. Four Latina players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Gabriele Giarelli (200-1993, agency: BIG) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Stefano Conte (187-2005) scored 19 points. Latina maintains fifth place with 11-4 record. Pesaro Loreto lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the nineteenth position with 12 games lost. Latina will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pesaro Loreto will play against Nocera (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pesaro Loreto: G.Matteo 19+4reb+1ast, V.Andrea 17+8reb, J.Aglio 12+2reb, E.Sgarzini 11+5reb+7ast, D.Terenzi 9+3reb+2ast, D.Lucio 8+6reb+2ast
Latina: C.Alessandro 18+4reb+4ast, G.Antonio 17+3reb+2ast, S.Brian 16+9reb+4ast, C.Raphael 12+6reb+3ast, M.Ousmane 8+1reb+1ast, S.Ilario 7+3reb+1ast

Fabriano - San Severo 104-94

There was an upset when higher ranked San Severo (8-6) was defeated on the road by sixteenth ranked Fabriano (3-11) 104-94 on Sunday. Fabriano outrebounded San Severo 47-33 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fabriano looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Cameroonian guard Lionel Abega (190-2004, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Riccardo Romondia (185-2005) helped adding 21 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Fabio Bugatti (200-1998, agency: SLN) with 31 points and 6 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) and point guard Diego Lucas (178-1996, college: St.Mary's, KS) scored 18 points. Five Fabriano and four San Severo players scored in double figures. San Severo's coach Massimo Bernardi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fabriano maintains sixteenth place with 3-11 record, which they share with Imola Virtus and Nocera. Loser San Severo dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fabriano will meet higher ranked Chiusi (#13) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Severo will play against Jesi (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Severo: F.Bugatti 31+6reb+1ast, D.Lucas 18+2reb+3ast, G.Matteo 12+6reb, M.Matteo 12+4reb+1ast, A.Mobio 9+5reb+1ast, B.Paolo 6+4reb+3ast
Fabriano: R.Riccardo 21+3reb+4ast, D.Filiberto 17+2reb+2ast, A.Lionel 16+10reb+2ast, W.Jakub 16+7reb+1ast, Z.Karlis 14+8reb+5ast, V.Davide 11+9reb+5ast

Livorno Pielle - Chiusi 83-75

Very predictable result when second ranked Livorno Pielle (12-2) beat at home 14th ranked Chiusi (5-8) 83-75 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Slovenian forward David Gabrovsek (204-1994, college: MBU) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992, agency: SLN) with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) scored 24 points. Four Chiusi players scored in double figures. Livorno Pielle maintains second place with 12-2 record having just one point less than leader RO Virtus 1960, which they share with Caserta Pap. Loser Chiusi dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Livorno Pielle will meet at home Luiss Roma (#4) in the next round. Chiusi will play against Fabriano (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiusi: N.Bertocco 24+4reb+1ast, M.Petrucci 16+9reb+4ast, L.Rasio 13+6reb+1ast, L.Raffaelli 10+2reb+1ast, G.Francesco 6+5reb+2ast, A.Lorenzetti 4+2reb+1ast
Livorno Pielle: K.Dimitri 21+7reb, G.David 19+5reb+1ast, L.Ennio 10+5reb+4ast, M.Marco 8+1reb, A.Denis 7+4reb, L.Jacopo 6+4reb+3ast

Caserta Pap. - Imola ACosta 71-62

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Imola ACosta (7-7) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Caserta Pap. (12-2) 71-62 on Sunday. Caserta Pap. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Forward Andrea Lo Biondo (206-1998, college: Winona St.) helped adding 7 points and 11 rebounds. Caserta Pap.'s coach Lino Lardo used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Giacomo Sanguinetti (181-1990) with 12 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Lithuanian guard Tautvydas Kupstas (193-2000, college: UWF) scored 11 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Caserta Pap.. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Livorno Pielle. Loser Imola ACosta keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Jesi. Caserta Pap. will meet league's leader RO Virtus 1960 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Imola ACosta will play against Sant Antimo (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: G.Sanguinetti 12+2reb+7ast, T.Kupstas 11+4reb+2ast, N.Moffa 9+1reb+1ast, G.Filippini 8+4reb+1ast, D.Raucci 6+4reb+2ast, L.Gozo 5+4reb
Caserta Pap.: D.Domenico 15+8reb+10ast, A.Sperduto 13+4reb+2ast, R.Matej 9+5reb+2ast, H.Damir 8+2reb+1ast, L.Andrea 7+11reb+3ast, B.Luca 6+2reb+2ast

Piombino - Quarrata 61-57

There was a small surprise when fifteenth ranked Piombino (4-10) won against at home 12th ranked Quarrata (6-9) 61-57 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Marco Menconi helped adding 12 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Amedeo Tiberti (196-2000) with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Simone Angelucci (198-1998) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Piombino maintains fifteenth place with 4-10 record, which they share with Lumezzane and Agrigento. Newly promoted Quarrata keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Piazza Armer.. Piombino will meet higher ranked Ravenna (#14) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quarrata will play against Imola Virtus and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quarrata: S.Angelucci 16+5reb+3ast, F.Regoli 12+6reb+2ast, N.Antonio 10+4reb, A.Tiberti 9+11reb+5ast, F.Scandiuzzi 4+3reb+2ast, M.Coltro 2+2reb+2ast
Piombino: R.Nik 27+12reb+3ast, M.Menconi 12+2reb+5ast, G.Simone 7+8reb+3ast, C.Emanuele 5+3reb, I.Nicolo 5+2reb+2ast, A.Marco 3+4reb

Imola Virtus - Faenza 69-67

There was an upset when higher ranked Faenza (8-6) was edged on the road by seventeenth ranked Imola Virtus (3-11) 69-67 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Mattia Melchiorri (190-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Gianluca Giorgi (200-1995) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was guard Alberto Fragonara (186-2004, agency: Players Group) with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Enrico Vettori (191-2004, agency: Players Group) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Faenza's coach Lorenzo Pansa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Imola Virtus moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Fabriano and Nocera. Loser Faenza keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Imola Virtus will meet higher ranked Quarrata (#12) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Faenza will play against Ferrara (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Faenza: A.Fragonara 19+7reb+5ast, E.Vettori 16+9reb, R.Romano 10+4reb+2ast, M.Santiangeli 7+8reb, C.Fumagalli 4+4reb+1ast, M.Rinaldin 4+1reb+1ast
Imola Virtus: G.Gianluca 19+2reb+2ast, M.Mattia 18+5reb+2ast, B.Lorenzo 10+3ast, T.Gloris 8+7reb, C.Nicolo 5+2ast, L.Pollini 4+5reb+2ast

Sant Antimo - Nocera 63-77

There was a surprise result in Napoli where eighteenth ranked Nocera (3-11) defeated higher ranked Sant Antimo (6-8) 77-63 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Lorenzo Donadio (193-2001, college: American, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. American-Swedish guard David Czerapowicz (192-1999, college: Davidson, agency: BIG) helped adding 9 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Andrea Petracca (197-1997) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Dutch guard Caleb Vijber (185-2002, agency: Bell Basketball) scored 18 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Nocera moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Imola Virtus and Fabriano. Loser Sant Antimo keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. Nocera will meet Pesaro Loreto (#19) on the road in the next round. Sant Antimo will play against Imola ACosta (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sant Antimo: C.Vijber 18+2reb+3ast, A.Petracca 17+7reb+1ast, G.Berra 9+4reb+1ast, F.Mehmedovic 6+1reb, M.Seck 3+8reb+1ast, D.Francesco 3+2reb+2ast
Nocera: D.Lorenzo 16+8reb+3ast, S.Manuel 13+2reb, N.Nikola 11+4reb, C.David 9+2reb+4ast, C.Carlo 9+3reb+2ast, S.Jacopo 6+3reb+3ast