Pallacanestro Reggiana UNA Hotels secured a 73-66 victory against Acqua San Bernardo Cantù to close out their preseason campaign at the PalaFrancescucci in Casnate con Bernate, according to match reports. The visiting side capitalized on a surge of long-range shooting and capitalized on late-game offensive struggles from their opponents to capture the Trofeo degli Angeli.
How Reggio Emilia Overcame Cantù’s Early Pressure
After a tightly contested first half that saw Cantù build a 40-34 lead heading into the locker room, head coach Priftis adjusted his squad’s approach from beyond the arc. Following a cold 2-of-10 start on three-pointers in the opening periods, Reggio Emilia finished 11-of-32 from long distance, matching a percentage similar to that of their opponents.
Cantù initially ignited the local crowd behind the first seasonal appearance of the Eagles. Semaj Christon notched the opening basket, while Hassani Gravett added a triple and Flagg sank two free throws to stake the hosts to an early 7-2 advantage. A 10-0 run from Reggio Emilia—featuring seven points from JT Thor—forced a timeout from Cantù coach Vitucci. However, Cantù responded with a 9-2 run, leaning on defensive intensity to claim a 21-16 edge at the end of the first quarter and maintaining control through the second period.
Turnovers and Decisive Fourth-Quarter Execution
The turning point arrived in the second half as Reggio Emilia tightened its defensive pressure and disrupted Cantù’s ball movement. While Cantù shot 40% from the field overall compared to Reggio’s 35% and dominated the glass with 48 rebounds to 37, unforced errors proved costly. The Lombardy side committed 18 turnovers—double the miscues of their opponents—which heavily constrained their offensive output down the stretch.
A sequence of three-pointers from Rossato and Severini shifted the momentum. Trailing 54-51 entering the final ten minutes, Cantù’s offense stalled completely. Key baskets from Edwards in the fourth quarter solidified the lead for the visitors, and a late free throw from Severini finalized the 73-66 scoreline.
Looking Ahead
With the preseason schedule officially concluded, both clubs turn their attention toward the upcoming regular-season fixtures in the Italian basketball calendar. Fans and analysts can follow official club channels for upcoming ticket information, roster updates, and tip-off schedules as the league season approaches.
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