Selargius Secures Fourth Straight Win, Eyes Playoff Position

La Nuova Icom Selargius extended their impressive form with a decisive 58-47 victory over Normatempo Italia Pallacanestro Torino on Thursday, February 28, 2026. This marks the team’s fourth consecutive win, significantly boosting their playoff prospects in the Serie A2 Femminile league.

Dominant Performance Fuels Winning Streak

The team’s success is built on a strong collective effort, highlighted by standout performances from Aijanen, who contributed 16 points, and Ceccarelli, who led the scoring with 19 points. The victory demonstrates the team’s growing momentum as they approach the crucial playoff stage.

Game Recap: A Hard-Fought Contest

Selargius started strong, opening with a 5-0 run. However, Torino responded effectively, leveraging their rebounding strength and outside shooting, particularly from Penz and Heriaud, to take a 15-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. A strategic shift in approach during the second quarter allowed Selargius to regain control, improving their rhythm and capitalizing on opportunities, finishing the half with a 33-27 advantage.

The third quarter saw a setback for Selargius with an injury to Juhasz, limiting her playing time. Despite this, Ceccarelli and Aijanen continued to drive the offense, extending the lead to +15. Torino mounted a comeback, fueled by Heriaud, narrowing the gap to 44-43 by the end of the third period.

Selargius demonstrated resilience in the final quarter, tightening their defense, effectively utilizing team passing, and attacking the basket to secure a 14-4 run and ultimately close out the game 58-47.

“We managed to overturn the goal difference against a team with high-level players, holding them to 47 points. And this means that the girls did an incredible job on their side.”

Nicola Massa, Assistant Coach

Key Players and Team Dynamics

The team’s ability to adapt and maintain composure, even in the face of adversity, was a key factor in their victory. The contributions from players coming off the bench, such as Pinna, were also crucial. Aijanen’s impact was particularly noted, providing both offensive depth and defensive strength.

“In addition to being a great player he is a great person – he entered on tiptoe and onto the pitch because he gave us more depth in attack and a great hand in defense where it is not easy to attack.”

Nicola Massa, Assistant Coach

Looking Ahead

With four consecutive wins under their belt, Selargius is well-positioned for a strong playoff push. The team is now focused on their next challenge, preparing for a return to training on Tuesday.

Final Score

Nuova Icom San Salvatore Selargius – Normatempo Italia Basketball Turin 58-47

Partial Scores: 15-20; 18-7; 11-16; 14-4.

Team Rosters

Nuova Icom Selargius: D’Angelo 4, Mura 4, Berrad 3, Ingenito 2, Pinna 4, Ceccarelli 19, Blecic, Porcu, Aijanen 16, Juhasz 6.

Normatempo Italia Basketball Turin: Albano, Chukwu 11, Heriaud 18, Penz 10, Cordola 4, Bucchieri 2, Giordano 2.