Reggio Emilia conquers Scafati without worries

Reggio Emilia, 12 April 2025 – The Unahotels conquers the Beta Ricambi Arena without too much difficulty, beating Givova Scafati, and wins another 2 important points on the way to the playoffs. Franco the success of the red and whites, who win, in the final reckoning, with the contribution of the whole team, after the "verve" of Winston and the solidity of Faye under the scoreboards, pave the way for victory. A blitz caught without having to waste too much energy, also considering the bad night for the Campanians, with the exception of the ex on duty: Andrea Cinciarini.

The “Cincia” is the only constant among his team, and in the first quarter he gives Givova the illusion of being able to compete. But from the second quarter onwards Reggio decisively takes the initiative, and then passes, except for a very brief pause, hard, sharp and continuous blows, to the opposing defense. Having drunk the Scafati "broth", which turned out to be much less indigestible than one might have thought on the eve, Smith and his teammates can concentrate on the important appointment next Tuesday at PalaBigi: Game 2 of the Fiba Champions League Playoffs against Unicaja Malaga, which clearly prevailed in the first match of the series. Returning to the championship match in Campania: it starts with very lively defenses, over which a excellent Cinciarini (in double figures already in the first quarter) that drinks an evanescent Winston in defense, which is not a novelty, but also takes advantage of the excessive nervousness of Barford. Unahotels stays afloat with the "verve" of Uglietti and Faye's physicality, for the -1 of the first siren. Which is also the last moment in which Givova finds itself with its nose in front. From the second quarter onwards, in fact, the game is heading towards the red and white side: thanks in particular to a imperious 12-0 break the result of extreme defensive intensity that produces easy baskets on the counterattack.

The hosts manage, in that moment, to react, with a counter partial of 8-0; but it is the last flash of life of Scafati, who wastes several opportunities to get back in touch; and when Priftis' troops regain concentration, they go to the break at +9. In the third period the inertia of the contest does not change, Reggio keeps the accumulated loot relying on the magic of Winston, and a couple of acrobatic conclusions by Smith, which satisfy the palate of the three red and white fans who came down to Campania. The Emilians also reach +16 before closing the period ahead 49-63. 3' are enough in the last fraction to allow Unahotels to close the accounts: break of 14-3, for +25. From that moment it is pure academy and the players on the field think above all about not getting hurt.

The little table

GIVOVA: Sakota, Zanelli 3, Anim 3, Ulaneo, Sorokas 10, Miaschi 2, Pinkins 10, Cinciarini 24, Maxhuni 16, Akin 1. Ne: Sangiovanni and Borrelli. Coach: Ramondino UNAHOTELS: Barford 15, Winston 21, Faye 8, Gombauld 9, Smith 10, Uglietti 8, Fainke, Vitali 5, Grant 2, Chillo, Cheatham 6. Ne: Bonaretti. Coach: Priftis Referees: Beniamino Manuel Attard, Denny Borgioni, Alessandro Nicolini Partials: 24-23, 35-44, 49-63 Notes: 3-pointers: Givova 7/28, Unahotels 8/24, free throws: Scafati 16/20, Reggio Emilia 8/9. Rebounds: 34-33.