The Basketball Acireale wins Race 1 of the phase relating to Straits Cup surpassing the Polivalente of Priolo there Salusport with the score 64 to 76. The first two quarters were quite balanced between the two teams; Priolo takes advantage of the physicality of his big men under the basket while Acireale puts pressure on the home athletes with its wingers. After five minutes we are at 5-5 but the Granata at the end of the first half extend their lead with 2 consecutive triples and go into the short interval with the lead by 11 to 20. The second half of the game is more prolific for both quintets. In the fourth quarter 22 to 20, in the sixth 24 to 28. The partial ends at 32 to 41. In practice the Acireales maintain the acquired advantage. The third quarter sees a decisive acceleration of Acireale while the percentages of Priolese drop significantly. In the third it is 36 to 46 and in the sixth 41 to 56. The guests also go at plus 20, 50 to 70, but in the last ten minutes they allow the locals to nibble away on points thanks to triples from Santaera and Nicita. Race 2 will be played on Sunday 21 April 2024 at S. Luigi in Acireale, at 6.00 pm.
Race 1
Salusport Priolo – Basketball Acireale 64-76
Priolo: Bordonaro 6, Fichera 5, Nicita 10, Coppa, Idonea, Torrisi 3, Santaera 20, De Pasquale 5, Spasaro, Sgarellino.All.re: Coppa. Free throws: 10 of 23.
Acireale: Longo 3, Cerame 13, Di Benedetto 3, Bonomo, Gulisano 14, Venticinque L., Fichera 4, Panebianco 23, Battiato, Aiello, Barrica. Venticinque A. 16. Free throws: 21 out of 26.
Partials: 11-20, 21-21, 13-17, 19-18.
Referees: La Spina and Neri.
