The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fourteenth-ranked Imola ACosta (14-20) gave a tough game to first ranked Treviglio (27-7) on Sunday.

Treviglio managed to secure only three-point victory 86-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Treviglio had a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Imola ACosta helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) chipped in 10 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Giacomo Sanguinetti (181-1990) responded with 20 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Treviglio maintains first position with 27-7 record. Imola ACosta at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Treviglio are looking forward to face Lumezzane (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Imola ACosta will play against Faenza and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Roma: Luiss Roma (#3) and RO Virtus 1960 (#5). RO Virtus 1960 was defeated at home 81-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of RO Virtus 1960. Forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) notched 28 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Marco Pasqualin supported him with 8 points and 11 assists. Luiss Roma's coach Andrea Paccarie allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds by Croatian center Matej Radunic (211-1996) did not help to save the game for RO Virtus 1960. Luiss Roma (24-9) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted RO Virtus 1960 dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. Luiss Roma will play against Chieti (#19) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. RO Virtus 1960 will play against Ruvo di Puglia (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Montecatini. 4th ranked host Montecatini (22-11) lost to third ranked Luiss Roma (24-9) 82-74. Fabrizio Pugliatti fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Luiss Roma's coach Andrea Paccarie used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lorenzo Passoni produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Luiss Roma have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Montecatini lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Luiss Roma will meet at home Chieti (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Montecatini will play against Livorno Pielle (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: Fidenza lost to Faenza on the opponent's court 71-84. Fiorenzuola unfortunately lost to Omegna in a home game 109-111. Piacenza recorded a loss to Legnano on the road 62-76. Saronno was defeated by Monferrato on its own court 92-97. Mestre was beaten by Agrigento in a road game 79-68. Orlandina won against Ragusa at home 87-76. Lumezzane was outscored by Vicenza on the opponent's court 92-69. Crema recorded a loss to San Vendemiano in a home game 79-85. Imola Virtus were defeated by Desio on the road 88-72. Latina beat San Severo on its own court 88-75. Fabriano lost to Fabo Herons in Montecatini 71-74. RO Virtus 1960 managed to outperform Cassino at home 80-73. Ravenna managed to beat Caserta Pap. on the opponent's court 73-60. Salerno was defeated by Livorno Pielle in a home game 89-90. Roseto smashed Sant Antimo on the road 88-66. Chiusi destroyed Rieti on its own court 80-61. Piombino unfortunately lost to Jesi in a road game 65-83. Lumezzane recorded a loss to Piacenza at home 68-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points by Alessandro Naoni of Piacenza.

Group A

Faenza - Fidenza 84-71

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Fidenza (18-16) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Faenza (21-13)

84-71

on Sunday.

Faenza

looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Power forward Mitchell Poletti (205-1988) fired 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Argentinian swingman Tomas Cavallero (198-1998) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Simone Valsecchi (181-2004, agency: SLN) produced 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Tommaso Bellini (194-2004) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fidenza's coach Stefano Bizzozi rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help.

Faenza

moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Omegna. Newly promoted

Fidenza

keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Chiusi.

Faenza will meet Imola ACosta (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fidenza will play against Legnano (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: S.Valsecchi 18+6reb+5ast, T.Bellini 15+5reb+4ast, L.Guimdo 13+7reb+2ast, M.Mane 10+5reb+1ast, L.Restelli 5+2reb+3ast, M.Ali 3+1ast
Faenza: M.Poletti 22+7reb+2ast, T.Cavallero 20+5reb+5ast, A.Fragonara 15+1reb+3ast, L.Calbini 13+4reb+3ast, F.Magagnoli 7+2reb+1ast, S.Vico 5+2reb+4ast

Fiorenzuola - Omegna 109-111

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Omegna (21-13) edged on the road 18th ranked Fiorenzuola (10-24)

111-109

on Sunday.

Omegna

looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Matteo Corgnati (186-2004) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Matteo Maruca (185-1997) chipped in 20 points. Point guard Luca Galassi (185-1999) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Andrea Colussa (202-2000, agency: SLN) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five

Omegna

and four

Fiorenzuola

players scored in double figures.

Omegna

maintains fifth position with

21-13

record, which they share with Faenza. Loser Fiorenzuola dropped to the seventeenth place with 24 games lost. They share the position with Latina and Cassino.

Omegna will meet at home Agrigento (#8) in the next round. Fiorenzuola will play against the league's second-placed San Vendemiano (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fiorenzuola: M.Seck 19+4reb, L.Galassi 19+5reb+4ast, A.Colussa 15+10reb+1ast, A.Voltolini 15+3reb+5ast, E.Sabic 15+4reb+3ast, M.Negri 11+2reb+2ast
Omegna: M.Corgnati 27+7reb+7ast, M.Maruca 20+1reb+2ast, F.Paolin 16+1reb+4ast, S.Mazzantini 14+4reb+3ast, M.Ferraro 12+10reb, A.Misters 12+2reb+1ast

Legnano - Piacenza 76-62

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Piacenza (12-22) was defeated on the road by third ranked Legnano (25-9)

76-62

on Sunday. American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Four Legnano players scored in double figures. Raphael Chiti (195-1999, agency: SLN) produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Valerio Longo (205-2004) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Legnano

moved-up to second place, which they share with San Vendemiano. Loser Piacenza dropped to the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Crema and Piombino.

Legnano will meet Fidenza (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Piacenza will play against Monferrato (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piacenza: R.Chiti 11+7reb+3ast, V.Longo 11+6reb, A.Naoni 9+2reb, L.Zoccoletti 9+4reb+2ast, V.Taddeo 8+4reb+1ast, T.Lanzi 7+2reb+1ast
Legnano: N.Raivio 22+5reb+2ast, E.Gallizzi 15+1ast, G.Sodero 14+3reb+6ast, P.Agostini 12+4reb, G.Scali 6+7reb+4ast, A.Quarisa 4+8reb

Saronno - Monferrato 92-97

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Monferrato (19-15) beat on the road 20th ranked Saronno (6-28)

97-92

on Friday.

Monferrato

made 22-of-23 free shots (95.7 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Niccolo Martinoni (203-1989) fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. Naturalized American Dalton Pepper (197-1990, college: Temple, agency: SLN) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Andrea Quinti (200-2001) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Gabriele Pellegrini (197-2002) added 21 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.

Monferrato

have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jesi and Agrigento.

Saronno

lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twentieth position with 28 games lost. They share it with Rieti.

Monferrato will meet Piacenza (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saronno will play against Imola Virtus and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saronno: A.Quinti 24+7reb+3ast, G.Pellegrini 21+9reb+3ast, M.Beretta 14+5ast, G.Maspero 13+5reb, A.Negri 10+5reb+4ast, F.De Capitani 5+8reb+5ast
Monferrato: N.Martinoni 33+13reb+3ast, D.Pepper 16+5reb, U.Stazzonelli 13+4reb, J.Wojciechowski 10+5reb+3ast, F.Guerra 10+4reb+4ast, F.Marcucci 7+1reb+1ast

Agrigento - Mestre 79-68

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Mestre (20-14) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Agrigento (19-15)

79-68

on Sunday. Naturalized Argentinian guard Nicolas Morici (191-1994) fired 19 points for the winners. Naturalized Argentinian forward Albano Chiarastella (195-1985, agency: BIG) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Agrigento players scored in double figures. Forward Simone Aromando (200-1997) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and center Lorenzo Galmarini (200-1995) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Mestre's coach Mattia Ferrari rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

Agrigento

maintains eighth position with

19-15

record, which they share with Jesi and Monferrato. Loser Mestre keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost.

Agrigento will meet higher ranked Omegna (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mestre will play against Orlandina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mestre: S.Aromando 24+8reb+1ast, L.Galmarini 10+6reb, N.Giordano 8, A.Mazzucchelli 7+3reb+4ast, M.Rubbini 6+3reb+3ast, L.Brambilla 5+3reb+1ast
Agrigento: N.Morici 19+2reb+3ast, A.Scarponi 12+5reb+1ast, M.Peterson 12+5reb+1ast, A.Chiarastella 11+9reb+4ast, R.Disibio 9+3reb+2ast, G.Martini 8+3reb+2ast

Treviglio - Imola ACosta 86-83

Fourteenth-ranked Imola ACosta (14-20) gave a tough game to first ranked Treviglio (27-7) on Sunday.

Treviglio

managed to secure only three-point victory

86-83

. However their fans expected much easier game.

Treviglio

had a

20-5

advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by

Imola ACosta

helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) chipped in 10 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Giacomo Sanguinetti (181-1990) responded with 20 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Slovenian guard Maks Klanjscek (196-1999, college: Oklahoma) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four

Imola ACosta

players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.

Treviglio

maintains first position with

27-7

record.

Imola ACosta

at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 20 games lost.

Treviglio are looking forward to face Lumezzane (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Imola ACosta will play against Faenza and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: G.Sanguinetti 20+2reb+5ast, M.Klanjscek 15+6reb+1ast, G.Filippini 11+3reb, G.Chiappelli 11+4reb+3ast, L.Toniato 8+3reb+3ast, D.Raucci 7+9reb+3ast
Treviglio: A.Marcius 18+13reb, D.Alibegovic 15+2reb+2ast, T.Vecchiola 10+3reb+9ast, M.Cagliani 9+2reb+2ast, D.Reati 9+4reb, L.Abega 9+2ast

Orlandina - Ragusa 87-76

No shocking result in a game in Capo d'Orlando where fourth ranked Orlandina (22-12) won against 19th ranked Ragusa (8-26)

87-76

on Sunday.

Orlandina

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Lithuanian Simas Jasaitis (201-1982) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Serbian Nikola Markovic (197-2000, agency: SLN) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Slovenian Zan Kosic (188-1993) produced 12 points and 8 assists and power forward Mirko Gloria (203-1995, agency: Players Group) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five

Orlandina

and four

Ragusa

players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted

Orlandina

maintains fourth position with

22-12

record, which they share with Fabo Herons.

Ragusa

at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the nineteenth place with 26 games lost.

Orlandina will meet Mestre (#7) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against Vicenza (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: H.Erkmaa 13+6reb+2ast, N.Bertocco 12+3reb+2ast, Z.Kosic 12+3reb+8ast, M.Gloria 10+12reb+1ast, D.Vavoli 9+5reb+1ast, G.Ianelli 8
Orlandina: S.Jasaitis 19+7reb, N.Markovic 13+8reb+1ast, L.Fresno 11+2reb+2ast, L.Antonietti 11+4reb+1ast, L.Marini 10+7reb+2ast, M.Palermo 10+3reb+4ast

Vicenza - Lumezzane 92-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Vicenza and 11th ranked Lumezzane had identical 16-17 record. This time

Vicenza

used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Lumezzane

92-69

on Sunday night.

Vicenza

shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Gian Almansi (196-2002, agency: Players Group) chipped in 18 points. Vicenza's coach Robson Ghirelli felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Alessandro Amici (200-1991) produced 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Giovanni Brescianini (190-2005, agency: SLN) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.

Vicenza

(17-17) moved-up to eleventh place which they share with defeated

Lumezzane

. Loser Lumezzane keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with Sant Antimo.

Vicenza will meet at home Ragusa (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lumezzane will play against the league's leader Treviglio (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane: F.Deminicis 14, G.Brescianini 11+4reb+2ast, M.Vitols 11+1reb+1ast, A.Amici 10+6reb+4ast, L.Varaschin 8+2reb+1ast, G.Baldini 6+3reb+3ast
Vicenza: G.Almansi 18+4reb+3ast, G.Gasparin 16+2reb+6ast, V.Cucchiaro 15+1reb+3ast, F.Ucles 14+11reb+2ast, T.Marangoni 9+1reb+1ast, C.Nwohuocha 7+5reb+3ast

Crema - San Vendemiano 79-85

Very predictable result when second ranked San Vendemiano (25-9) defeated on the road 16th ranked Crema (12-22)

85-79

on Saturday.

San Vendemiano

dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to

Crema

's 18 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Swingman Tommaso Oxilia (200-1998, agency: Players Group) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Alberto Cacace (198-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Federico Pirani (203-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Riccardo Murri (190-2000) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Crema's coach Nazareno Lombardi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

San Vendemiano

have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with

25-9

record having just two points less than leader Roseto, which they share with Legnano.

Crema

lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Piombino and Piacenza.

San Vendemiano will meet at home Fiorenzuola (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Crema will play against Desio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Crema: N.Venturoli 15+1reb, R.Murri 14+3reb+3ast, N.Dincic 11+4reb+1ast, F.Pirani 10+12reb+1ast, P.Bocconcelli 9+3reb, L.Valesin 8+3reb+1ast
San Vendemiano: T.Oxilia 21+15reb+2ast, K.Gluditis 20+1reb+2ast, A.Tassinari 16+2reb, A.Cacace 15+12reb+3ast, J.Preti 7+3reb, M.Antelli 2+5reb+6ast

Desio - Imola Virtus 88-72

There was a minor upset when 13th ranked Imola Virtus (15-19) were defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Desio (13-21)

88-72

on Saturday.

Desio

outrebounded

Imola Virtus 43-24

including a

33-21

advantage in defensive rebounds.

Desio

looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Naturalized Dominican guard Daniel Perez (185-1997) fired 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Alberto Chiumenti (204-1987, agency: Players Group) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Brazilian guard Ygor Morina (190-2004) produced 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Matteo Ambrosin (203-2000, agency: SLN) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four

Imola Virtus

players scored in double figures.

Desio

moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Salerno.

Imola Virtus

lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Caserta Pap..

Desio will meet at home Crema (#16) in the next round. Imola Virtus will play against Saronno and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: M.Ambrosin 17+5reb+1ast, Y.Morina 15+7reb+4ast, T.Pinza 10+1reb+1ast, L.Valentini 10+4reb+3ast, G.Fiusco 6, F.Ricci 6+5reb+3ast
Desio: D.Perez 34+3reb+4ast, S.Elli 14+2reb+1ast, C.Fumagalli 10+7reb+4ast, M.Torgano 9+1reb+2ast, A.Chiumenti 8+9reb+4ast, E.Bartninkas 6+10reb+1ast

Group B

Latina - San Severo 88-75

There was a small surprise when nineteenth ranked Latina (10-24) beat at home 16th ranked San Severo (11-23)

88-75

on Sunday.

Latina

looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Argentinian center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) fired 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Point guard Costantino Bechi (182-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 assists. Five Latina players scored in double figures. Center Matteo Gherardini (206-2004) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and American-Irish guard Ethan Igbanugo (188-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. San Severo's coach Massimo Bernardi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

Latina

have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Fiorenzuola and Cassino.

San Severo

lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 23 games lost.

Latina will meet Rieti (#20) on the road in the next round. San Severo will play against the league's leader Roseto (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
San Severo: M.Gherardini 19+6reb+2ast, N.Moffa 13+2reb+2ast, E.Igbanugo 10+7reb+2ast, A.Mobio 9, P.Bandini 7+1ast, F.Bugatti 7+2reb+1ast
Latina: A.Caffaro 34+6reb+3ast, A.Ambrosetti 13+2reb+1ast, A.Guastamacchia 12+8reb+3ast, C.Bechi 11+4reb+12ast, T.Rossi 10+7reb+3ast, P.Paci 4+2reb

Montecatini - Luiss Roma 74-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Montecatini. 4th ranked host Montecatini (22-11) lost to third ranked Luiss Roma (24-9)

82-74

. Venezuelan guard Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-2004) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Matteo Fallucca (196-1993) chipped in 20 points. Luiss Roma's coach Andrea Paccarie used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lorenzo Passoni (197-1997) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and forward Lorenzo DAlessandro (198-1996, agency: SLN) added 18 points respectively for lost side.

Luiss Roma

have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place.

Montecatini

lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost.

Luiss Roma will meet at home Chieti (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Montecatini will play against Livorno Pielle (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Montecatini: L.Passoni 18+6reb+1ast, L.D'Alessandro 18+3reb+1ast, D.Toscano 11+8reb+1ast, N.Savoldelli 7+4ast, M.Di Pizzo 6+4reb, M.Chiarini 5+4reb+1ast
Luiss Roma: M.Fallucca 20+2reb, F.Pugliatti 13+8reb+3ast, F.Villa 13+4reb+4ast, T.Van Ounsem 10+2reb, V.Cucci 7+6reb+4ast, E.Bottelli 6+6reb+3ast

Fabo Herons - Fabriano 74-71

There was no surprise in Montecatini where 10th ranked Fabriano (16-17) was edged by sixth ranked Fabo Herons (22-12)

74-71

on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory.

Fabo Herons

outrebounded

Fabriano 46-33

including 33 on the defensive glass. Forward Marco Arrigoni (198-1991, agency: SLN) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Argentinian guard Adrian Chiera (191-1994, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 20 points. Forward Lorenzo Molinaro (204-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Guglielmo Ottoni (192-2006) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side.

Fabo Herons

have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Orlandina. Loser Fabriano keeps the tenth position with 17 games lost.

Fabo Herons will meet Jesi (#8) on the road in the next round. Fabriano will play against Caserta Pap. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: G.Ottoni 19+4reb+5ast, L.Molinaro 15+12reb+2ast, F.Scandiuzzi 14+3reb+3ast, S.Pierotti 8+2reb+2ast, S.Centanni 8+2reb+2ast, F.Gnecchi 5+10reb+1ast
Fabo Herons: A.Chiera 20+4reb+1ast, E.Trapani 11+7reb+4ast, M.Arrigoni 11+13reb+3ast, D.Dell'Uomo 9+9reb, A.Paesano 7+3reb, N.Natali 7+3reb

RO Virtus 1960 - Cassino 80-73

No shocking result in a game in Roma where fifth ranked RO Virtus 1960 (23-11) won against 17th ranked Cassino (10-24)

80-73

on Saturday.

RO Virtus 1960

outrebounded

Cassino 36-25

including 26 on the defensive glass. Guard Matteo Visintin (189-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) chipped in 22 points. Guard Michael Teghini (192-1992) produced 14 points and Alessandro Riva (205-1998) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cassino's coach Andrea Auletta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.

RO Virtus 1960

have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Cassino keeps the seventeenth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Latina and Fiorenzuola.

RO Virtus 1960 will meet higher ranked Ruvo di Puglia (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Cassino will play against Chiusi (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cassino: M.Teghini 14+3reb+3ast, A.Riva 13+4reb+1ast, A.Truglio 13+2reb+3ast, K.Korsunov 12+1reb, F.Beck 9+2reb, M.Ghigo 8+1reb
RO Virtus 1960: A.Conti 22+4reb+2ast, G.Siberna 17+4reb+1ast, M.Visintin 15+8reb+10ast, M.Radunic 11+7reb+1ast, E.Caversazio 7+4reb+1ast, M.Santiangeli 6+4reb+1ast

Caserta Pap. - Ravenna 60-73

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 12th ranked Caserta Pap. (15-19) was defeated at home by thirteenth ranked Ravenna (15-18)

73-60

on Sunday. Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Michele Munari (190-2004, agency: SLN) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Gianluca Giorgi (200-1995) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001, agency: SLN) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side.

Ravenna

moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Caserta Pap. dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Imola Virtus.

Ravenna will meet at home higher ranked Sant Antimo (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caserta Pap. will play against Fabriano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caserta Pap.: G.Giorgi 19+9reb, A.Azzaro 11+3reb, D.D'Argenzio 9+4reb+5ast, A.Ricci 8+4reb+3ast, B.Diouf 4+2reb+1ast, D.Mastroianni 4+5reb+2ast
Ravenna: G.Dron 19+5reb+3ast, M.Munari 14+5reb, T.De Gregori 10+4reb, F.Gay 9+4reb+3ast, A.Ferrari 7+6reb, K.Brigato 7+1ast

Salerno - Livorno Pielle 89-90

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Livorno Pielle (21-12) edged on the road 14th ranked Salerno (13-21)

90-89

on Sunday.

Livorno Pielle

made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for

Livorno Pielle

especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) fired 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Carlo Cappelletti (183-2002) produced 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and naturalized Montenegrin Lazar Kekovic (204-1999) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Four

Salerno

players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.

Livorno Pielle

maintains seventh position with

21-12

record. Loser Salerno keeps the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Desio.

Livorno Pielle will meet at home higher ranked Montecatini (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Salerno will play against Piombino (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salerno: C.Cappelletti 26+5reb+3ast, L.Kekovic 21+2reb+1ast, L.Chaves 13+4reb+7ast, N.Mei 10+3reb+1ast, B.Misolic 9+3reb, M.Saladini 4+2reb+2ast
Livorno Pielle: E.Leonzio 29+5reb+7ast, E.Hazners 14+3reb+1ast, D.Klyuchnyk 13+6reb+1ast, M.Del Testa 9+2reb+1ast, J.Cepic 9+5reb+3ast, M.Venucci 8+1ast

Sant Antimo - Roseto 66-88

Not a big story in a game in Napoli where 11th ranked Sant Antimo (16-18) was rolled over by first ranked Roseto (29-4)

88-66

on Sunday.

Roseto

dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to

Sant Antimo

's 28. Swingman Vincenzo Guaiana (195-2000) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international Brian Sacchetti (200-1986, agency: SLN) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four Roseto players scored in double figures. Roseto's coach Franco Gramenzi felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and Slovenian Ziga Jurcek (195-1998) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side.

Roseto

maintains first position with

29-4

record. Loser Sant Antimo keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Lumezzane.

Roseto will meet San Severo (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Sant Antimo will play against Ravenna (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sant Antimo: G.Lenti 17+8reb+1ast, G.Berra 13+1reb+1ast, Z.Jurcek 10+6reb+1ast, G.Spizzichini 8+4reb+1ast, R.Rota 8+2reb, D.Lucas 7+1reb+3ast
Roseto: V.Guaiana 21+8reb+4ast, L.Aukstikalnis 17+3ast, B.Sacchetti 17+11reb+1ast, A.Donadoni 11+1reb+1ast, G.Durante 8+4reb+3ast, N.Dellosto 7+1reb+1ast

Chiusi - Rieti 80-61

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Chiusi (18-16) outscored at home 20th ranked Rieti (6-28)

80-61

on Sunday.

Chiusi

outrebounded

Rieti 44-22

including a

33-18

advantage in defensive rebounds.

Chiusi

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Lorenzo Raffaelli (180-1999) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) chipped in 20 points. Chiusi's coach Nicolas Zanco used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Argentinian swingman Agustin Fabi (200-1991) produced 16 points and point guard Simone Giunta (185-2000) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side.

Chiusi

maintains ninth position with

18-16

record, which they share with Fidenza. Loser Rieti keeps the twentieth place with 28 games lost. They share the position with Saronno.

Chiusi will meet Cassino (#18) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rieti will play against Latina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rieti: A.Fabi 16+3reb+1ast, S.Giunta 12+3reb+4ast, M.Melchiorri 9+3reb+3ast, A.Blatancic 9+2reb, M.Capocotta 9+3reb+1ast, C.Ly-Lee Keller 4+4reb+1ast
Chiusi: L.Raffaelli 22+5reb+4ast, A.Renzi 20+4reb+1ast, F.Gravaghi 9+2reb+2ast, A.Ceparano 7+6reb+4ast, A.Chapelli 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Fall 5+6reb+1ast

Jesi - Piombino 83-65

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Piombino (12-22) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Jesi (19-15)

83-65

on Sunday.

Jesi

made 33-of-36 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game, while

Piombino

only scored sixteen points from the stripe. Argentinian power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Edoardo Di Emidio (189-1993) chipped in 12 points. Four Jesi players scored in double figures. Nicolo Ianuale (198-2001, agency: SLN) produced 11 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Nigerian center Ivan Onojaife (200-2003, agency: Players Group) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Piombino's coach Andrea Zanchi rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win.

Jesi

maintains eighth position with

19-15

record, which they share with Monferrato and Agrigento. Loser Piombino keeps the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Crema and Piacenza.

Jesi will meet at home higher ranked Fabo Herons (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Piombino will play against Salerno (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piombino: S.Casero-Ortiz 11+1reb+1ast, N.Ianuale 11+6reb+1ast, S.Longo 11+5reb, A.Sipala 9+1reb+1ast, I.Onojaife 7+8reb+2ast, N.Castellino 6+2reb
Jesi: L.Berra 12+9reb, E.Vettori 12+4reb+1ast, E.Di Emidio 12+4reb+3ast, S.Bruno 11+2reb+3ast, M.Petrucci 10+1ast, D.Zucca 9+5reb+2ast

Round 27

RO Virtus 1960 - Luiss Roma 81-94

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Roma: Luiss Roma (#3) and RO Virtus 1960 (#5).

RO Virtus 1960

was defeated at home

81-94

and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of RO Virtus 1960.

Luiss Roma

made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) notched 28 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Marco Pasqualin (178-1997) supported him with 8 points and 11 assists. Luiss Roma's coach Andrea Paccarie allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds by Croatian center Matej Radunic (211-1996) did not help to save the game for

RO Virtus 1960

. Swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side.

Luiss Roma

(24-9) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted

RO Virtus 1960

dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost.

Luiss Roma will play against Chieti (#19) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. RO Virtus 1960 will play against Ruvo di Puglia (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RO Virtus 1960: M.Radunic 22+11reb, A.Conti 19+5reb+3ast, M.Visintin 11+3reb+4ast, P.Zoffoli 7+1reb+2ast, A.Valentini 6+4reb, E.Caversazio 6+6reb+8ast
Luiss Roma: V.Cucci 28+5reb+2ast, M.Fallucca 19+2ast, T.Van Ounsem 14+7reb, M.Pasqualin 8+4reb+11ast, E.Bottelli 6+4reb+3ast, R.Salvioni 6+2reb

Round 28

Lumezzane - Piacenza 68-73

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Piacenza (12-22) won against on the road higher ranked Lumezzane (16-18)

73-68

on Wednesday.

Piacenza

made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Point guard Alessandro Naoni (192-2003) fired 31 points for the winners. Power forward Valerio Longo (205-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Lorenzo Varaschin (197-1998, agency: BIG) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and Latvian point guard Marcis Vitols (186-1992) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side.

Piacenza

moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Crema and Piombino. Loser Lumezzane keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with Sant Antimo.

Piacenza will meet at home higher ranked Monferrato (#9) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lumezzane will play against the league's leader Treviglio having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane: L.Varaschin 13+8reb+3ast, A.Amici 11+4reb+1ast, M.Vitols 11+7reb+5ast, G.Brescianini 9+2reb+1ast, M.Di Meco 7+3reb+1ast, M.Mbacke 6+6reb
Piacenza: A.Naoni 31+2reb+1ast, M.Perin 14, V.Longo 10+12reb, V.Taddeo 7+5reb, R.Chiti 6+6reb+3ast, G.Fea 2+2reb