Virtus Bologna’s Commanding Victory Over Scafati: A 94-67 Triumph

The Givova Scafati Basket team faced a decisive defeat at the hands of the formidable Virtus Bologna, losing 94-67 in a match-up for the 20th round of the league. Missing key player Gentile, Scafati, despite a spirited initial effort, ultimately succumbed to the second-place Bologna squad at the Virtus Segafredo Arena. The game, intense from the tip-off, saw Rivers and Robinson providing early resistance. However, Bologna’s Abbas and Palonara spearheaded a dominant third quarter surge, extending their lead significantly. The final period mirrored the third, with Bologna’s deep bench further overwhelming Scafati. The final score reflected Bologna’s superior strength and depth.

Coach Matteo Boniciolli expressed pride in his team’s resilience despite the absence of Gentile, whose loss also impacted the team’s overall capabilities due to subsequent lineup adjustments. He acknowledged the exceptional quality of Virtus’s basketball, singling out coach Banchi’s leadership and the team’s cohesive gameplay. Boniciolli described the opportunity to compete against such a high-caliber opponent and coach as a significant honour. He also emphasized the importance of the upcoming ten games in achieving a playoff berth, a worthy objective reflecting the team’s ambition and its passionate fan base.

Scafati’s top scorers were Pinkins (16 points), Robinson (13), Rossato (11), Rivers and Gamble (10 each), Nunge (5), and Pini (2). Virtus Bologna’s Belinelli led the scoring with 18 points. Scafati, currently eighth in the standings, will next face Venezia on March 3rd at home. Fabrizio Manfredonia