Ribera Knights Dominate patti Basket, Claim Share of championship Lead
AGRIGENTO, Sicily – The Ribera Knights cemented their position atop the FIP DR1 Sicily Regional Championship standings wiht a commanding 86-44 victory over Patti Basket on Saturday, November 29th, at the PalaMoncada in Agrigento.the win marks the Knights’ seventh first-leg triumph of the 2025/26 season and places them in a tie for first place with Basket 1972 Cefalù.
Coach manuel M’Sakni’s squad showcased a familiar formula for success: relentless defensive pressure, swift transitions, and remarkable team cohesion. Patti Basket struggled to find offensive rhythm against the Knights’ suffocating defense, unable to break free from their control throughout the contest.
The Knights’ offensive attack was spearheaded by a balanced scoring effort, with Kazlauskis leading the way with 18 points. Paul and Mokoi each contributed 12, while Petrina added 9 before exiting the game with an injury. The team’s depth was further highlighted by ten players reaching the scoresheet, demonstrating a strong distribution of offensive responsibilities.
Despite the decisive victory, the Knights faced a potential setback with an injury to Daniele Petrina during the third quarter. He experienced discomfort in his knee and was forced to leave the game; his condition will be evaluated in the coming days.
“Today the boys interpreted the game in the right way, from the first possession,” said Coach M’Sakni. “We imposed the pace, defended carefully and managed the key moments with maturity. The thing that makes me moast satisfied is not only the result, but the mentality with which we approached all 40 minutes. I am proud of what we are building: teamwork, shared responsibilities and the will to improve every day.”
The Knights will next travel to Palermo to face Green basket Palermo on sunday, December 7th.
SCORING:
Kazlauskis 18 | Paul 12 | Mokoi 12 | petrina 9 | Bellavia 7 | Joseph 6 | Moricca 6 | Karak 6 | Pieces 5 | Cuffaro 5
