Guaiana’s Late basket Lifts Roseto Over Ruvo di Puglia in Thrilling Finish

ROSETO, Italy (AP) — A last-second drive by Guaiana secured an 88-87 victory for Liofilchem Roseto against Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia on Sunday. the win came despite Roseto playing⁢ without Captain Sacchetti and TSetserokou. Traini also left the game with an injury.

Close Game Throughout

Roseto started strong, jumping to a 7-0 lead⁢ within the first 90 seconds, fueled by Aukstikalnins and Tiberti. Ruvo di Puglia responded with a 10-0 run, led by Jackson and Borra, taking their first lead. The first quarter ended with⁢ Roseto narrowly ahead, 18-17, thanks to a‍ late basket by Aukstikalnins.

Ruvo di Puglia Takes ⁢the Lead

In the second‍ quarter, Traini’s effort under the ‍basket briefly put Roseto ahead by four. However, Ruvo‍ di Puglia countered, extending their lead to 33-28 by the ‍15-minute mark with Jackson leading the charge. Aukstikalnins continued his strong performance, bringing Roseto back within reach. Jackson kept Ruvo di Puglia ahead, and a late surge, including a 3-pointer by Durante and two by Musso, gave Ruvo di Puglia a 49-46 lead⁣ at halftime.

Second Half Battle

Ruvo di Puglia extended their lead to seven points early in the third ⁢quarter. Tiberti and ‍Donadoni scored for Roseto, but Ruvo di Puglia maintained control, with Jackson hitting another 3-pointer to make it 59-50. Roseto narrowed the gap, capitalizing on Jackson’s technical foul and Aukstikalnins’ free-throw accuracy. Ruvo di ‍Puglia, though, ended the third quarter with a 74-69 advantage.

Roseto’s Comeback

Guaiana’s early basket in the fourth brought Roseto ⁢within two points.The score remained tight. With 7:30 ⁢left, Traini suffered an ⁣apparent injury ⁢and ‍was helped off the court.Roseto rallied, tying the game‍ at 82 with five minutes remaining after a series of back-and-forth scores.

Final Moments

the final minute saw Ruvo di Puglia leading 87-86. Donadoni missed a shot for Roseto, and Jackson missed a 3-pointer for Ruvo di Puglia.⁢ Guaiana then drove to the basket, scoring the go-ahead points with‍ 8 seconds left, putting Roseto ahead⁢ 88-87. Ruvo di Puglia called a timeout,but Jackson’s final shot missed,sealing the victory for Roseto.

Game Statistics

Liofilchem Roseto 88, ‍Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia 87

(18-17; 28-32; ⁣23-25; 19-13)

Roseto: ‍During⁢ 10, Aukstikalnins 30, DellioDi 8, Donadoni 8, Pastore 2, Guaiana 12, Traini 6, Tiberti 12.
Coach: Franco Gramenzi

Ruvo di Puglia: Jackson 20, Reale 6, Musso 9, Borra⁢ 14, Isolde 6, Timperi 5, Moreno 1, jerkovic 10, cat 12, Lorenzetti 4.
Coach: Stefano Rajola

Shooting: 2-pointers: Roseto 22/35, Ruvo ‍di Puglia 17/28.3-pointers: Roseto 8/30, Ruvo di Puglia 10/25. Free throws: Roseto 20/24, Ruvo di Puglia 23/33.
Rebounds: Roseto 29 (25 defensive + 4 offensive), Ruvo di Puglia 37 (31 defensive + 6 offensive).