Pallacanestro Roseto secured an 83–70 victory against Consultinvest Loreto Pesaro at the PalaMaggetti, building a 30-point lead before holding off a late charge by the visitors, according to match reports.
PalaMaggetti Opening Period Breaks Open After Early Battle
The second-round Serie B fixture opened with a tightly contested first quarter as Loreto Pesaro applied heavy defensive pressure to contain the hosts. Playing without their Swedish player Elias Weibert, the visiting side kept pace early on through the efforts of captain Federico Tognacci and Gianluca Giorgi. The balance tipped near the end of the opening frame when Sabino Malual landed a three-pointer at the nine-minute mark, lifting Roseto ahead to 24–14. By the end of the first period, the score stood at 26–20 in favor of the home side, as reported by Il Trafiletto.
Liofilchem Roseto Extends Control Before Halftime
Head coach Franco Gramenzi altered his starting lineup due to the absence of Mazzoni, who was sidelined with a foot injury. Giacomo Gaiola took over playmaking duties, starting alongside Alberto Pellizzari, Lukas Aukstikalnis, Andrea Petracca, and Luca Fabiani. Loreto Pesaro attempted to push back at the start of the second period, but Roseto’s perimeter shooting quickly restored a comfortable cushion. A basket from Raphael Chiti alongside scores from Richard Ygor Morina and Fabiani pushed the margin to 15 points, sending the teams into the locker room at 45–32, according to Basket Marche’s box score.
Aukstikalnis Takes Control in the Third Quarter
The game broke decisively open during the third period as Lukas Aukstikalnis overwhelmed the visiting defense. The Lithuanian guard contributed 13 points in the third quarter alone, sinking three shots from beyond the arc. His performance drove Roseto’s advantage to a game-high 30 points at the 33rd minute, pushing the scoreboard to 69–44. Loreto Pesaro head coach Gabriele Ceccarelli noted in his post-match comments that the visiting defense had no answer for the guard’s efficiency, remarking that the player operated with a ease that required minimal exertion on the floor.
Loreto Pesaro Closes the Gap in the Fourth Period
With the outcome largely decided, Roseto lowered its intensity on both ends of the floor during the final ten minutes. Loreto Pesaro capitalized on the drop in defensive pressure to string together an aggressive closing run, outscoring the hosts 26–14 in the final period. Gianluca Giorgi led the visitors with 15 points, while Lorenzo Baldi added 13 and Giovanni Sablich chipped in 10. Despite the late surge by the gialloblù, the initial deficit proved too steep to erase, and the final buzzer sounded with the score at 83–70. The closing minutes also provided playing time for 2009-born youth product Alessandro Cistola.
Coaches Blame Errors and Defensive Lapses for Results
In the post-match evaluation, Loreto Pesaro head coach Gabriele Ceccarelli pointed to unforced errors and missed opportunities as primary factors in the defeat. He noted that playing without their foreign player did not excuse a high turnover count and a heavy deficit in field-goal attempts compared to the hosts. On the other side, Roseto coach Franco Gramenzi voiced dissatisfaction with his team’s defensive drop-off during the final quarter, emphasizing the need for mental concentration across all forty minutes. Roseto prepares to travel to Latina for its next fixture, while open questions remain regarding Mazzoni’s recovery timeline and whether Loreto Pesaro can integrate adjustments ahead of their upcoming schedule.
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