Tortona, Italy – Derthona Lab’s regular season in Serie B Interregionale concluded with a 75-54 loss to Coelsanus Basket 7 Laghi Gazzada on April 26, 2026, at the PalaOltrepo in Tortona. The defeat leaves the Lions with a 10-18 record and eleventh place in Division A of the Conference North-West, securing their passage to the play-outs against the fourteenth-ranked team from the opposing division.
The game began with Derthona showing early promise, winning the first quarter 23-19 as they moved the ball effectively and found rhythm in their half-court offense. However, the second quarter marked a turning point, with Gazzada asserting dominance through physical play and defensive intensity. The visitors outscored Derthona 27-14 in the period, shifting momentum decisively in their favor and leaving the home side struggling to generate quality looks.
After halftime, the gap continued to widen. Gazzada extended their lead to 41-37 by the end of the third quarter, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities and limiting Derthona’s offensive possessions. In the final frame, Gazzada maintained control, outscoring the Lions 14-9 to seal the 21-point victory. Derthona managed only nine points in the fourth quarter, their lowest output of the game, as fatigue and disrupted offensive flow took their toll.
Individual performances highlighted the disparity in execution. For Gazzada, Ambrosin led all scorers with 18 points, while Dias contributed 12 points and Rabolini added eight. On the losing side, Bottelli and Fogliato each tallied 15 points for Derthona, the only double-digit scorers for the home team. Bellinaso provided eight points, and Di Meo and Taverna each added seven, but no other Derthona player reached double figures.
The loss confirms Derthona Lab’s eleventh-place finish in the standings with 20 points from ten wins and eighteen losses. They will face the fourteenth-place team from Division A in the play-out round, a two-legged tie that will determine which team avoids relegation to the lower division. The specific opponent has not yet been confirmed, pending the conclusion of all regular-season games across the conference.
Coach Talpo acknowledged the challenges his team faced in adjusting to Gazzada’s physical approach after a strong start. “We began well and won the first quarter, but in the second half we lost our offensive fluidity,” Talpo said in post-game remarks reported by local media. “Gazzada’s physicality allowed them to pull away in the third and fourth quarters, leaving us eight points behind in those periods.”
The play-out series will serve as a critical test for Derthona Lab’s resilience and depth. With the regular season complete, the team now shifts focus entirely to avoiding relegation, with home-court advantage in the first leg yet to be determined based on the final standings of their upcoming opponent.
As the Serie B Interregionale season transitions into its decisive phase, Derthona Lab’s immediate priority is regrouping and refining their approach for the high-stakes play-out matchup. The club will look to leverage experience and tactical adjustments to secure their place in the division for the following season.
The next official update regarding Derthona Lab’s play-out opponent and schedule is expected from the league in the coming days. Fans and followers are encouraged to monitor the team’s official channels for confirmed details on dates, times, and venue information.
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