Massagno is the first League Cup finalist. The Ticino dominated the Geneva Lions 76-66 in Clarens.
In search of his first trophy, Massagno will have the opportunity to fight for the SBL Cup on Sunday. The leader of the championship pressed on the accelerator at the end of the game to pass the shoulder against the Geneva Lions.
Leading by two points at halftime, Alain Attalah’s players had nevertheless widened the gap during the third quarter to lead 50-42 after thirty minutes of play. Only during the last ten, the Lions gave up too much ground to their opponent. From 49-58 in the 34th, the score went to 67-64 in the 38th.
Isaiah Williams (17 pts) showed remarkable skill to allow Massagno to pick up the score and then go ahead with three three-point baskets made on his last three attempts. And as Marko Mladjan (22 pts) gained momentum during the game, the Luganese were able to force the decision when Geneva died out.
And to say in addition that the Ticino people moved to the Riviera without their shooter Roberto Kovac. The international and his coach Robbi Gubitosa exchanged words in training earlier in the week.
The opponent of the Ticino will be either Vevey Riviera with Thabo Sefolosha or Union Neuchâtel. The second semi-final will take place at 7 p.m.
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