Fortitudo Agrigento overwhelming: Vicenza defeated at Palamoncada, safety secured and Play-off dream alive

Victory was supposed to be and victory it was without, among other things, particular anxieties. Vicenza was surprised by the vehemence and physical freshness of the Agrigentini who had to win at all costs to secure their salvation first and to attempt until the end to access the playoffs.

Great start for Fortitudo that puts the Veneto defense in crisis, which fails to effectively counter the physical strength of Querci and Douvier who dig a first gap between the two teams. Vicenza manages to keep up with Preti and Pisano who hit the basket from distance. In the second quarter, the Agrigentini continue to press the accelerator and Conti gradually comes out, causing serious damage to Ghirelli's roster. The Veneto coach calls for a timeout, makes some tactical and personnel changes, but fails to untangle the situation. Agrigento, for its part, continues to recover important balls that one by one lead everyone to score. By halftime, Agrigento is ahead by 9 points.

Compared to previous games, upon returning to the court, the Agrigentini continue to dictate the pace. Zampogna always delivers inviting balls to the big men who overpower the Vicenza defense, bringing the home team to a maximum lead of 20 points. Vicenza shows no signs of reaction, and Fortitudo closes the quarter with the victory in hand. The last quarter is pure academia from the men of Cagliardi.

The score

Fortitudo Agrigento 92

Vicenza 71

Fortitudo Agrigento: Orrego, Cagliani 3, Chiarastella 4, Zampogna 7, Douvier 20, Martini 7, Conti 25, Querci 21, Grani 7, Ambrogio, Viglianisi ne. Coach Cagliardi.

Vicenza: Preti 14, Vanin 3, Da Campo 4, Beretta 13, Marangoni, Carr 6, Marchet 4, Pisano 17, Tutta. Coach Ghirelli.

Referees: Pinzolo, Pane, and Costanto.

Scores: 25-18; 43-34; 72-55.