The league had their entire opening weekend in the same location as Torino hosted half of the games on Saturday and the other half on Sunday.  The league expanded back to twelve teams this season and Sesto San Giovanni made their return, losing to Dearica Hamby and Ragusa 78-51.  Next, Anete Steinberga and Venezia beat Broni 82-60 as Marie Gulich played her first game back in Europe.  The day ended with extra basketball as Napoli edged Adrienne Webb and San Martino di Lupari 72-70 in a game that featured the healthy return of Isabelle Harrison and an overseas debut for Gabby Williams.  Empoli had a credible debut in the top division as the newcomers also gave Aliyah Huland El and Erin Mathias their professional debuts, but Lucca won 75-67 behind Krystal Vaughn.  Schio got an unexpectedly tough challenge from Battipaglia as Kristen Simon played her first professional game, but won 69-63.  The home fans got promising performances from their new professionals as Taya Reimer and Kahlia Lawrence helped them beat Vigarano 77-69.  Michaela Rakova started her career back in Europe for the visitors after finishing her college career.

October 6, 2018

Sesto San Giovanni vs. Ragusa 51-78 SES Loyd 11 Brunner 10 Williams 7/6a RAG Hamby 21/15r Harmon 18/7r Kuster 13/10r Cinili 12

Venezia vs. Broni 82-60 VEN Steinberga 23/6r De Pretto 12 Gorini 11/7a Bestagno 11 Anderson 7 Gulich 4 BRO Milic 17/6r Castello 13 Spreafico 10 Wojta 2

Napoli vs. San Martino di Lupari 72-70(OT) NAP C. Williams 18/8r/6s G. Williams 17/11r Harrison 14/8r Macchi 13/6a Ress 4 SAM Webb 23 Marshall 13/8r/7a Dotto 10

October 7, 2018

Lucca vs. Empoli 75-67 LUC Vaughn 25/12r Treffers 18/15r Gatti 16/8a Graves 10/9r Ravelli 3 EMP Huland El 15 Mathias 14/9r Pochobradska 13

Schio vs. Battipaglia 69-63 SCH Lisec 13 Dotto 12 Andre’ 10/6r Masciadri 8 Gemelos 7/7r Gruda 2 BAT Brown 15 Trimboli 12/7r Simon 11/6r Mataloni 11 Handy 7

Torino vs. Vigarano 77-69 TOR Reimer 23 Milazzo 18/8a Lawrence 9 VIG Fitzgerald 19/9r Bolden 16/6r Rakova 10/14r

May 13, 2018

The championship was decided in the final game on Sunday.  Schio hosted, wanting to avoid being denied like last season while Ragusa looked buried after two games, but played well at home to force this game.  The visitors carried a lead into halftime, but the home team established control in the second half on their way to a 62-54 win and a return to the top of the league.

Schio vs. Ragusa 62-54 SCH Yacoubou 15/7r Dotto 14 Anderson 11 Miyem 11 Zandalasini 7/6r Macchi 4 Masciadri 0 Ress 0 RAG Consolini 15 Hamby 14/9r Kuster 13/9r Ndour 4

Schio wins series 3-2

May 10, 2018

On Thursday, Ragusa needed another win at home to extend their season.  A fast start helped them build a lead and withstand Schio’s charge to win 73-66 and force a deciding game on Sunday.  Dearica Hamby and Astou Ndour led the hosts while the visitors seem to be in the middle of a lineup crisis and will hope to avoid the disappointment of last year again.

Ragusa vs. Schio 73-66 RAG Hamby 22/8r Ndour 21 Kuster 11/9r/6a SCH Miyem 16 Dotto 11 Anderson 10 Zandalasini 9 Hruscakova 8/7r Macchi 4 Masciadri 0

Series tied 2-2

May 8, 2018

Ragusa had their first chance at home on Tuesday and got contributions up and down the lineup in a 76-59 win over Schio.  They will need to repeat the feat on Thursday to force a deciding game.

Ragusa vs. Schio 76-59 RAG Hamby 14/9r Consolini 12 Gorini 11/8r/6a Ndour 11 Kuster 10 SCH Macchi 11 Zandalasini 11 Yacoubou 9/7r Anderson 8/8r Miyem 8 Ress 0 Masciadri 0

Schio leads series 2-1

Finals:

May 5, 2018

On Saturday, Ragusa looked set to tie up the series, but Schio’s strong final quarter gave them the 63-58 win and put them one step closer to redemption.  Dearica Hamby had a good game for the visitors, who will now try to extend the series at home, starting on Tuesday.

Schio vs. Ragusa 63-58 SCH Zandalasini 19 Yacoubou 10/7r Anderson 7/11r Hruscakova 6/6r Masciadri 6 Macchi 6 Ress 5 RAG Hamby 22/12r Ndour 16/8r Kuster 11

Schio leads series 2-0

Play Out:

May 6, 2018

This series took all five Sundays.  Vigarano had a much better regular season behind Batabe Zempare, but Marida Orazzo and Battipaglia played well all series long, winning this game 69-67 and securing safety.  The rest of the situation will become clear when the second division finishes their playoffs.

Vigarano vs. Battipaglia 67-69 VIG Zempare 21/12r Cupido 13 Trebec 12 BAT Orazzo 20 Davis 16 Miletic 14/6r

Battipaglia wins series 3-2

May 3, 2018

The finals started on Thursday.  Ragusa looked to carry their momentum from an exciting win and they kept it close throughout before losing 62-56.  Isabelle Yacoubou led Schio, which will also host on Saturday as they look to build a lead.

Schio vs. Ragusa 62-56 SCH Yacoubou 23/10r Zandalasini 11 Anderson 7/7r/6a Hruscakova 4/6r Macchi 4 Ress 4 Masciadri 3 RAG Consolini 18 Kuster 15/7r Hamby 11/11r Ndour 11/7r

Semifinals:

April 30, 2018

The last game of a tightly contested series on Monday did not disappoint.  Venezia hoped to defend their homecourt as it went right down to the wire again, but Ragusa escaped 56-55.  They will now need to regroup quickly as they will start the first two games of the finals at Schio on Thursday and Saturday and will want to steal one of those games to increase their chances of an upset.

Venezia vs. Ragusa 55-56 VEN Carangelo 18/8r Williams 11/7r Little 5 RAG Hamby 18/16r Kuster 8/6r Ndour 8

Ragusa wins series 2-0

Play Out:

April 29, 2018

The series between the bottom two teams will go to a fifth game as Jori Davis and Battipaglia eventually broke open Sunday’s game to win 72-58.  Batabe Zempare led Vigarano again as they will now host next Sunday’s deciding game.

Battipaglia vs. Vigarano 72-58 BAT Davis 27 Miletic 15/7r/6s Orazzo 14 VIG Zempare 21/17r Bagnara 17

Series tied 2-2

Both home teams needed wins to keep their seasons alive.  Jillian Harmon led Napoli, but Isabelle Yacoubou and Schio slammed the door with a 73-65 win.  Venezia looked set to also move on after three quarters, but Ragusa dominated the final frame to win 61-58 and force a fifth game on Monday.

April 27, 2018

Napoli vs. Schio 65-73 NAP Harmon 24/7r Cinili 11/12r Gonzalez 10 Gemelos 9/6r Carta 3 SCH Yacoubou 28/7r Anderson 13/9r Macchi 13 Zandalasini 9 Hruscakova 4/9r Masciadri 0

Schio wins series 3-1

April 28, 2018

Ragusa vs. Venezia 61-58 RAG Hamby 16/18r Kuster 14 Ndour 9/7r VEN Williams 18 De Pretto 11 Little 6

Series 2-2