Quarterfinals:
Venezia wanted their series to be over as soon as possible and they accomplished that on Friday with a 67-44 win at Torino. On Sunday, Schio took case of business early and beat Broni 80-54 to complete the sweep. Napoli had to fight to extend their season and they managed to prevail in overtime 70-64 over Lucca behind Jacki Gemelos. The last series continued on Wednesday as Astou Ndour and Ragusa swept San Martino di Lupari with a 72-53 win.
April 6, 2018
Torino vs. Venezia 44-67 TOR Milazzo 12 Tikvic 10 Gill 4/8r Brunner 2/8r VEN Bestagno 13 De Pretto 11 Ruzickova 10/8r Carangelo 10 Little 8/9r Williams 6/7r/6a
Venezia wins series 2-0
April 8, 2018
Broni vs. Schio 54-80 BRO Van Grinsven 16/7r Pavia 12 Ravelli 12 SCH Anderson 19 Yacoubou 18/11r Miyem 10/7r Zandalasini 6 Macchi 6 Masciadri 0
Schio wins series 2-0
Lucca vs. Napoli 64-70 LUC Roberts 19/8r Battisodo 15 Crippa 10 NAP Gemelos 25/12r Harmon 14/8r Gonzalez 10 Carta 0
Series tied 1-1
April 11, 2018
San Martino di Lupari vs. Ragusa 53-72 SAM Mahoney 16 Keys 12 Oroszova 9/7r Bailey 6/8r RAG Ndour 20/6r Kuster 19/6r Consolini 14 Hamby 10/8r
Ragusa wins series 2-0
Play Out:
April 8, 2018
The two bottom teams will play a five game series to determine which team will be at risk of the drop. Vigarano finished second to last so they have the home court advantage with games scheduled for five consecutive Sundays. Battipaglia struck first as Marida Orazzo helped them start fast, letting them fend off Benedetta Bagnara and the hosts 67-63. The teams will switch venues for next week’s game.
Vigarano vs. Battipaglia 63-67 VIG Bagnara 22 Zempare 15/16r Trebec 15/6r BAT Orazzo 25 Davis 14
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