Dramatic Finish Seals Reggiana’s Road Win

Pallacanestro Reggiana secured a hard-fought 81-79 victory over Umana Reyer Venezia, overcoming a strong start by the hosts and a tense final sequence. The game, described as truly fought, saw numerous lead changes and a dramatic conclusion.

First Half Battle

Venezia initially surged ahead, establishing an 11-point lead (20-9). However, Reggiana responded with a determined effort, closing the gap and leveling the score at 25-25 by the end of the first half. Reggiana continued to build momentum in the second quarter, taking a lead that fluctuated between 5 and 7 points.

Point-to-Point Third Quarter

The third quarter saw Venezia fight back, tying the game after a series of errors. The period ended with Una Hotels Reggio Emilia holding a slight advantage, 62-59, thanks to a late three-pointer by Caupain and a block by Thor.

Nail-Biting Fourth Quarter Decides It

The final quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets. With just five seconds remaining and Reggiana leading by two, Echenique missed two crucial free throws. A last-second attempt by Parks failed to find the basket, securing the win for Reggiana. The victory was attributed, in part, to 17 offensive rebounds which provided numerous second-chance opportunities.

Key Performers

• Reggiana: Caupain led the scoring with 20 points, while Barford added 18.
• Venezia: Tessitori and Parks each scored 17 points for the home side.

Game Details

UMANA VENEZIA – UNA HOTELS REGGIO EMILIA 79-81

UMANA VENEZIA: Tessitori 17, Cole 13, Horton 3, Lever, De Nicolao, Candi 13, Bowman, Wheatle, Nikolic, Parks 13, Wiltjer 16, Valentine 5.

UNA HOTELS REGGIO EMILIA: Barford 18, Brown 10, Thor 13, Rossato, Woldatensae 3, Mainini, Caupain 20, Williams 8, Uglietti 2, Severini, Echenique 7, Vitali.

Referees: Sahin, Bongiorni, Borgo.

Partial: 25-25; 15-20; 19-17