Sfuma nei minuti finali il sogno semifinale per la Pallacanestro Titano

SANTARCANGELO, Italy – April 17, 2026 – The Pallacanestro Titano’s dream of reaching the Serie C playoffs semifinals ended in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday night, as Angels Santarcangelo secured a 74-70 victory in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series at the PalaSport venue in Santarcangelo.

The victory completes a series sweep for Santarcangelo, who had won Game 1 by a narrow margin at the Multieventi facility in San Marino. With the 74-70 win, Santarcangelo advances to face the winner of the other quarterfinal matchup in the semifinals, whereas Titano’s season concludes after a hard-fought postseason run.

The game lived up to its billing as a tight, competitive affair, with multiple lead changes and momentum swings throughout. Santarcangelo started strong, building an early 23-12 lead after the first quarter before Titano battled back to trail just 42-38 at halftime. The third quarter saw the teams trade baskets, with Santarcangelo holding a 57-52 advantage heading into the final period.

In the decisive fourth quarter, Titano mounted a furious comeback, tying the game at 67-67 with just 1 minute and 31 seconds remaining on a free throw by Ugolini. Yet, Santarcangelo responded with crucial baskets down the stretch to seal the victory.

Leading the way for Santarcangelo were Vandi and Ronci, each contributing 13 points, while Macaru added 12 points and Rivali chipped in with 9 points. For Titano, Ugolini led all scorers with 20 points, followed by Fusco with 14 points and Bomba with 5 points.

The loss marks the end of Titano’s postseason journey, as they were unable to overcome the home-court advantage enjoyed by Santarcangelo in the decisive Game 2. Despite the disappointment, Titano showed resilience throughout the series, pushing the higher-seeded Santarcangelo to the brink in both contests.

With the victory, Santarcangelo now turns its focus to the semifinals, where they will await the outcome of the other quarterfinal series to determine their next opponent. The team will look to build on the momentum from this hard-fought series victory as they pursue their championship aspirations.

For Pallacanestro Titano, the focus now shifts to the offseason, where they will evaluate the roster and begin preparations for the next season. The experience gained from this playoff run will undoubtedly serve as valuable learning for the young team as they continue to develop.

As the Serie C playoffs continue, fans across the region will be watching closely to see which team emerges victorious and earns the right to compete for the championship title. The semifinals promise to be highly competitive matchups, with several teams possessing legitimate title aspirations.

For continued updates on the Serie C playoffs and all the latest basketball news from the San Marino and surrounding regions, readers are encouraged to stay tuned to local sports coverage and official league communications.

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