LUCCA, Italy – Pallacanestro Perugia secured a significant victory on the road Saturday, defeating Lucca Le Mura Spring 75-62 in a Serie B femminile matchup. The win allows Perugia to close the gap on the second-place team in the league standings, and comes after a disappointing loss to Civitanova.
The game, played at the Palatagliate in Lucca, saw Perugia overcome a challenging contest marked by key absences from their roster. Despite playing without Falkowska and Gambelunghe, and with Scarpato at less than full strength, the team delivered a strong performance, particularly in the final quarter.
The first quarter was tightly contested, ending in a 17-17 tie. Perugia gained a slight advantage by halftime, leading 33-30. Lucca responded in the third quarter, regaining the lead before Perugia’s defense took over in the fourth, outscoring their opponents 28-13 to seal the victory. The final score was 75-62 in favor of Pallacanestro Perugia.
Scarpato led the scoring for Perugia with 17 points, despite being hampered by injury. Fausti contributed 14 points, although Parolai added 10. For Lucca, Ceccarini was the top scorer with 11 points, followed by Orsini with 12.
The win is particularly notable given the circumstances. Coach Posti’s team demonstrated resilience and adaptability, overcoming the absence of key players to secure a crucial victory before the Easter break. The team’s defensive effort in the fourth quarter proved to be the deciding factor, turning a close game into a comfortable win.
Here’s a breakdown of the scoring for both teams:
LUCCA LE MURA SPRING: Giangrasso 5, Ceccarini 11, Dianda 8, Capodagli 8, Bona (did not play), Orsini 12, Paracucchi 3, Geremei, Chiti 4, Maffei 7, Michelotti 4, Evangelista (did not play). Head Coach: Pistolesi.
PALLACANESTRO PERUGIA: Parolai 10, Gambelunghe (did not play), Cernicchi 2, Scarpato 17, Aquinardi 6, Falbo 12, Falkowska (did not play), Iachettini (did not play), Rudzka 7, Manganello 7, Fausti 14. Head Coach: Posti, Assistant Coach: Nicolini.
Quarterly Scores: 17-17, 13-16, 19-14, 13-28.
The victory for Pallacanestro Perugia is a positive sign as they continue their campaign in the Serie B femminile league. The team will appear to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next challenge. The team’s performance demonstrates their potential and ability to compete with the top teams in the league, even when facing adversity.
The next match for Pallacanestro Perugia is yet to be announced, but information will be available on the team’s official channels. Fans can follow the team’s progress and receive updates through their social media accounts and official website.
This article is based on reports from Perugia24.net and other publicly available sources as of March 28, 2026.
