The Serie A2 Femminile Credem Banca season tips off this weekend, featuring a full slate of opening-round matches available to fans via live streaming on FLIMA. As clubs across the country finalize their rosters, the competition promises a mix of established veterans and new tactical setups across both Girone A and Girone B.
Futurosa Basket Trieste and Virtus Cagliari Open Saturday Schedule
The action in Girone A begins Saturday at 15:30 (local time) as Futurosa Basket Trieste hosts Virtus Cagliari. Futurosa enters the new campaign with a revamped coaching staff, led by Stefano Attruia, and a revised frontcourt. Following the departure of captain Costanza Miccoli to Roseto, the team has integrated Beatrice Olajide to partner with Katshitshi under the basket. Returning imports Jade Edwards and Milagros Maza remain central to the team’s rotation.
Virtus Cagliari travels to Trieste with a compact roster composed of players with significant league experience. The club’s recruitment efforts brought in Alice Malintoppi, Silvia Ceccarelli, and Lucrezia Coser. French wing Carla Bremaud is expected to anchor the offensive production alongside Mounia El Habbab.
Selargius and Milano Basket Stars Seek Early Momentum
At 16:00, Basket San Salvatore Selargius faces Milano Basket Stars. Selargius has undergone a major roster overhaul, headlined by the signing of experienced interior players Fiorotto and Cutrupi. On the perimeter, the team looks to Isabella Ingenito, a 2007-born prospect who demonstrated scoring potential against Milano last season.
Milano Basket Stars enters the match under new head coach Carlo Rocco. The Lombardy side has focused its tactical adjustments on the backcourt, with Ilaria Moriconi and Francesca Melchiori tasked with managing the tempo and scoring responsibilities. The team aims to improve upon the challenges faced during the previous campaign.
Cus Cagliari Hosts Newly Formed Torino Metropoli
The 17:00 tip-off features Cus Cagliari against the newly formed Normatempo Italia Pallacanestro Torino Metropoli. Cus Cagliari retains top scorers Giorgia Bovenzi and Meriem Nasraoui, while adding Bulgarian forward Preslava Koleva and former Moncalieri player Claudia Colli to the rotation.
Torino Metropoli, the product of a merger between two Piedmontese clubs, enters the league with a frontcourt featuring the high-potential duo of Ngamene and Obaseki. The roster is further bolstered by Marta Pellegrini, the return of Jennifer Crowder, and the additions of Mosetti and Celani from San Giovanni Valdarno.
Usmate and Sanga Milano Face Off in Lombardy Derby
The final Girone A match on Saturday at 18:00 is an all-Lombardy encounter between AS Techmed Usmate and Repower Sanga Milano. Usmate, entering the league as a new entry, has signed veteran playmaker Valentina Baldelli and all-around performer Justina Kraujunaite, who posted averages of 11.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists last year.
Sanga Milano maintains high-ranking ambitions, anchored by scorers Toffali and Marinkovic, who averaged 16.1 and 14.9 points respectively last season. The team has strengthened its frontcourt with the acquisitions of Laura Valli, Angela Juhasz, and Alice Nori.
Ecodem Alpo and Alperia Basket Club Bolzano Close Saturday
Saturday’s action concludes at 18:30 with Ecodem Alpo facing Alperia Basket Club Bolzano. The team continues to rely on core players Peresson, Rosignoli, and Soglia.
Bolzano seeks offensive unpredictability through the pairing of Manzotti and Miccio, while Milena Mioni and Slovakian center Oborilova anchor the interior. The club also confirmed the recent signing of Latvian guard Ieva Korzane, a 2003-born player with NCAA experience.
Mercede Basket Alghero and Salerno Basket ’92 in Girone B
In Girone B, Mercede Basket Alghero faces Salerno Basket ’92 on Friday at 20:00. Alghero, one of the primary newcomers to the southern group, has signed imports Milica Popovic and Liana Gkompetizsvili, alongside veteran Tijana Mitreva. Salerno has adjusted its roster following an injury to Ferriera, recently adding guard Oceane Kounkou.
Opening Round Logistics
The league has confirmed that all matches across the opening round are available for viewing in the clear on FLIMA. The next official updates regarding league standings and player statistics will follow the conclusion of these opening fixtures.
