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A Game of Momentum Shifts at Pala De Andrè

Pesaro started strong in the opening period, establishing a 27-24 lead after ten minutes of play as noted by Altarimini.it. Rimini responded immediately in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 25-15 to flip the script and take a 49-42 advantage into the halftime locker room. Head coach Sandro Dell’Agnello’s squad maintained that offensive pressure through the third period, stretching their lead to 70-58 before the final quarter.

Pesaro’s Fourth-Quarter Charge Falls Short

Despite facing a 12-point deficit heading into the final frame, Giorgio Valli’s Pesaro side mounted a furious comeback. Gabriele Stefanini and Regimantas Miniotas spearheaded the charge, cutting Rimini’s lead down to just two points. Miniotas converted a basket late in the game to make it 82-80, giving Pesaro a final-possession opportunity to steal the win. However, Stefanini missed a crucial three-point attempt in the dying seconds, allowing Rimini to lock down their defense and preserve the narrow victory.

Standout Performers and Scoreboard Leaders

Pierpaolo Marini earned MVP honors for Rimini, pacing all scorers with 22 points while drawing eight fouls according to Altarimini.it. Cody Demps chipped in 12 points on 80% shooting from the field during his debut, while Davide Denegri added 11 points. Pesaro relied on a game-high 25 points from Stefanini, alongside 19 points from Miniotas, 14 from Matteo Accorsi, and 10 from Stefano Trucchetti as reported by Basket Magazine.

Setting the Stage for the Supercoppa Final

Rimini will face Cividale in the final on Sunday, September 20, at 21:00 local time according to tournament scheduling details. The matchup serves as a direct rematch of the Supercoppa LNP 2025 final, where Gesteco Cividale claimed a 105-100 victory in overtime per historical records from Basket Magazine. For Rimini, Sunday’s contest offers an early-season opportunity to secure silverware after dropping recent promotional finals.

Fans can follow official LNP updates and live statistics through league channels as the championship match approaches.