Game 3 will be decisive in the match of the first round of the Playout between Battipaglia and Faenza. O.ME.PS maintains home advantage in the series, winning in front of its fans by 69-56 against E-Work. A match that saw the Apulians extend their lead decisively in the third quarter, then maintaining the lead in the last ten minutes.
Excellent match at home for Battipaglia Ciera Johnson, who is the leading scorer with 16 points. Also fundamental were the 15 points from Giovanna Elena Smorto and then the double double from Tetiana Yurkevichus, who finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds. In Faenza a super wasn’t enough Liz Dixonwho scored 24 points and 11 rebounds and also Marzia Tagliamento with 10 points and 8 rebounds.
After a good start from the hosts, Faenza scores an 11-0 run and is ahead at the first siren (11-18). Smort’s plays then set the pace for the Apulians, who then led by Johnson and took a 35-29 lead at half-time.
Upon resuming from the long break, Battipaglia extends further and reaches a +13 lead. Faenza attempts a reaction, but every attempt is thwarted by coach Dragonetto’s team. Battipaglia manages the last quarter well and closes 69-56.
THE MATCH SCORESHEET
O.ME.PS BATTIPAGLIA – E-WORK FAENZA 69-56 (11-18, 35-29, 50-40, 69-56)
Battipaglia: Lombardi, Seka 2, Potolicchio 4, Mini, Yurkevichus 10, Policari, Smorto 15, Chiovato, Johnson 16, Milani, Domenger 10, Ferrari Calabro 12
Faenza: Franceschelli 4, Edokpaigbe, Niemojewska, Cvijanovic 15, Tagliamento 10, Peresson 3, Spinelli, Grande, Dixon 24, Brossmann
