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

Semifinals:

The first series continued on Sunday as Jacki Gemelos and Napoli flipped homecourt advantage to their favor with a 75-66 win at Schio.  The same happened on Monday when Ragusa’s trio of Astou Ndour, Jessica Kuster, and Dearica Hamby helped them beat Venezia 77-64.  With the lower seeds hosting Games 3 and 4 later this week, both will think that they have a shot at avoiding a trip back.

April 22, 2018

Schio vs. Napoli 66-75 SCH Miyem 19/6r Yacoubou 18/9r Zandalasini 18 Anderson 7 Macchi 4/6r Masciadri 0 NAP Gemelos 26 Harmon 19/7a Dacic 13/12r Carta 0

Series tied 1-1

April 23, 2018

Venezia vs. Ragusa 64-77 VEN Bestagno 18 Williams 12 Walker 6/7r Little 5 RAG Ndour 24/10r Kuster 20/9r Hamby 19/11r/6a

Series tied 1-1

Play Out:

April 22, 2018

The series to determine the fight against the drop continued on Sunday.  Batabe Zempare and Tina Trebec teamed up to get Vigarano the 82-68 win, the first for a home team so far.  Jori Davis and Battipaglia now need a win at home next Sunday to avoid being put in the more dangerous path to survival.

Vigarano vs. Battipaglia 82-68 VIG Zempare 23/20r Trebec 23 Cupido 10/7a BAT Davis 24/7r Rozenberga 17/11r Orazzo 10

Vigarano leads series 2-1

Semifinals:

The first series started on Friday.  Schio broke open the game after a close first quarter to beat Napoli 72-57.  The other series started on Saturday as Venezia had to switch gears quickly from the disappointment in continental play to contending domestically.  A scoring explosion from Riquna Willams helped them get the 76-70 win over Ragusa.  After a day of rest, each series will resume in the same venue.

April 20, 2018

Schio vs. Napoli 72-57 SCH Anderson 18 Miyem 13/7r Yacoubou 10/9r Zandalasini 5 Macchi 5 Masciadri 3 NAP Pastore 15 Gemelos 14 Harmon 8/9r Carta 5

April 21, 2018

Venezia vs. Ragusa 76-70 VEN Williams 33/11r De Pretto 14 Little 11 RAG Kuster 16 Ndour 13/12r Hamby 12/13r Spreafico 11