The Cus (University Sports Center) of Bologna achieved extraordinary results at the national university championships in Campobasso, with significant triumphs in women’s volleyball, tennis and basketball.
Gold in Women’s Volleyball
The women’s volleyball team, led by Leonardo Palladino, won the gold medal by defeating Cus More with a score of 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16). After a difficult start, characterized by numerous serving errors and aces conceded, the girls found their rhythm and dominated the match. «It was very tough, against a worthy opponent. We started badly, but our intelligence and determination led us to victory”, declared coach Palladino who praised the team for its resilience.
Successes in Tennis
In tennis, Marta Lombardini she triumphed in the women’s singles, beating her partner Vittoria Modesti in a hard-fought final, which ended with a double 7-6. Lombardini expressed great satisfaction: «I never expected this victory given the level of the tournament, but I am very happy with what I managed to demonstrate».
In men’s singles, Sergio Badini took silver after losing in the final by a score of 6-1, 7-6. The head of tennis,
Triumph in Basketball
The basketball team, led by Matteo Lolli, beat Cus Pisa with a clear 86-61 (26-10, 51-31, 78-46 scores), qualifying for the final. Captain Barattini and his teammates dominated the match from the start, securing a decisive advantage already in the first quarter. Coach Lolli praised the team’s defensive performance: “The strength of the group made the difference. Now the final against Cus Milano awaits us, we are ready.”
Upcoming Commitments
Tomorrow, Cus Bologna will face Cus Milano in the basketball final and will see the karate team competing in the men’s kumite, with Lorenzo Bartolini (84 kg), Alessandro Carra (75 kg), Francesco Pignatti (67 kg) and Enzo Sollazzo ( 75 kg).
