Della Valle Leads Varese to 85-84 Victory Over Trieste
Pallacanestro Varese secured an 85-84 victory over Pallacanestro Trieste, winning at the final whistle during their home return after a defeat in Murcia. The game took place on an unspecified date early in the season, leaving Varese with a narrow win while Trieste remained winless after two matches. Coach Kastritis’s side faced a roster featuring several former Varese players, including Ruzzier, Ross, McDermott, and Arcieri.
Della Valle Leads Varese to Narrow Victory
Amedeo Della Valle played 21 minutes in his debut for Varese, scoring 11 points and registering three assists. After a quiet start, he scored five consecutive points in the second quarter and orchestrated an eight-point run with three straight assists in the third. In the closing moments, Della Valle hit an eight-meter three-pointer to give Varese a three-point lead with two minutes remaining, before sinking the decisive free throw that sealed the 85-84 win. His integration remains a work in progress; while Renfro initially struggled to set effective screens, the team adjusted in the second half to better accommodate the new guard.
Varese head coach Kastritis utilized a rotation that produced double-digit scoring from several players. Hale led the team with 16 points, shooting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Duke added 15 points, while Alviti contributed 10 points. Nikolic added 6 points, Roby 7, Renfro 7, Ikangi 5, and Librizzi 4. Despite the win, Varese committed 18 turnovers throughout the match. The absence of McDowell-White affected ball handling, while center Kamagate struggled to find form, finishing with four points and appearing far from his previous level.
Ross Scores 25 Points in Close Trieste Loss
Trieste relied on a strong performance from former players and newcomers, keeping the score close across all quarters with partials of 19-15, 40-38, and 61-58 before falling by a single point. Ross led Trieste with 25 points, shooting 7-of-9 from two-point range. Jones added 19 points, combining athleticism and shooting range by hitting 3-of-10 from the three-point line. Galloway contributed 15 points, including three three-pointers. McDermott finished with 1 point, while Paiano remained scoreless.
Defensively, Trieste pressured Varese into numerous errors, utilizing players such as Deangeli and Candussi, who each scored eight points. Ruzzier and Brajkovic added four points each. Referees Borgioni, Bartoli, and Dionisi officiated the encounter as Trieste fell to their second match of the young season.
