Verona, Italy – March 31, 2026 – A weekend of competition saw CUS Verona experience a range of outcomes across several sports, from a tough loss for the women’s volleyball team to a crucial victory for the men’s basketball squad. The university’s athletic programs continue to compete at a high level, with both successes and challenges marking the recent schedule.
Women’s Volleyball Falls to League Leaders
The CUS Verona women’s volleyball team suffered a setback in their pursuit of promotion, falling to Primavera Buttapietra in a decisive match for the top spot in Prima Divisione Group B. Buttapietra secured a clean 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-13, 26-24), extending their lead to six points with just four games remaining in the season. According to reports, Buttapietra remains undefeated, proving a formidable opponent for the CUS Verona team. While the CUS Verona squad put up a fight in the first and third sets, they were unable to overcome the strength of the league leaders.
Men’s Volleyball Secures Comeback Win
In a contrasting result, the CUS Verona men’s volleyball team achieved a thrilling comeback victory on the road against Caprino. After trailing by two sets, the team rallied to win 3-2 (25-22, 25-23, 20-25, 21-25, 7-15). This win brings their season record to an even 9-9, balancing their overall performance.
Hockey in Line Faces Tough Competition
The CUS Verona hockey in line team battled valiantly in their Qualification Round match against Libertas Forlì, despite facing numerous absences and a depleted roster. They held their own for over a period before ultimately falling 4-1. Forlì opened the scoring with a goal from former CUS Verona player Bernardoni, but Perini quickly responded for CUS Verona, scoring his 14th goal of the season. However, Ustigani, another former CUS Verona player, scored twice for Forlì in the second period and Carli sealed the victory. Despite the loss, the team has secured their place in the playoffs and achieved their primary goal of avoiding relegation.
Libertas Forlì – Cus Verona Hockey 4-1 (1-1, 3-0)
Libertas Forlì: Facchinetti, Bellantonio, Troiano, Ustignani, Guerre, Cimatti, Guerzoni, Bernardoni, Rossi, Carli, Mucchetti, Mazzoni. All. Frizzera
CUS Verona Hockey: Peruzzi, Cipriano; Crisci, Magnabosco, Zampieri, Perini, Ederle, Stefano Arbasino, Krampera, Zabbari, Carretta. All. Buzzo
Referees: Artioli, Alvarado Jimenez
Scorers: 11’09 Bernardoni (F), 19’06 Perini (V), 25’50, 30’20 Ustigano (F), 38’58 Carli (F)
Youth Hockey Results
In youth hockey action, the results were as follows:
- Under 12: FOX Legnaro VS CUS Verona 5-4
- Elite/Under 18: CUS Verona VS GUFI Parma 7-1
- Under 16: CUS Verona VS Taurus Buja 7-0
Men’s Basketball Continues Winning Streak
The CUS Verona men’s basketball team continued their strong form with a 72-79 victory over Polisportiva La Contea. This win keeps them in contention for third place in the league standings. The team faces a challenging upcoming match against Malo, the second-ranked team in the league, at the PalaCasorati arena. A victory could potentially move CUS Verona into second place, currently four points behind.
The women’s promotion team, however, faced a difficult outing, losing 57-39 to Rivana. Despite this setback, a playoff berth remains within reach.
Youth Basketball Results
Here are the results from the youth basketball games:
- Tigrotti: San Antonio VS CUS Verona 63-12
- Esordienti: CUS Verona VS Torri 4-12
- Allievi CSI: CUS Verona VS Bovolone 42-37
- U14: CUS Verona VS Arilica 39-63
- U15: Pescantina VS CUS Verona 79-64
- U17: CUS Verona VS Legnago 80-73
Ultimate Frisbee Shows Promise
The CUS Verona Ultimate Frisbee team enjoyed a successful weekend in Serie B, securing victories over Voladora (11-8) and One Tribe U20 (14-10). These wins place them in second position in Group Y of the Italian championships. The Serie C team, however, faced a more challenging weekend, suffering defeats against Cus Padova Barbafighto (15-0) and ExtraFut (15-12). They currently sit in fifth place in their group with four points.
CUS Verona’s diverse athletic program continues to showcase both competitive spirit and dedication. The basketball team’s upcoming match against Malo promises to be a key contest, while other teams gaze to build on recent performances as the season progresses.
Next Up: The CUS Verona men’s basketball team will host Malo at the PalaCasorati arena. Stay tuned to www.cusverona.it for updates and schedules.
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