Pallacanestro Varese secured an 88-99 away victory against Scaligera Basket Verona at the PalaMagis, halting the hosts’ home winning streak in a high-scoring Serie A encounter. The result ended Verona’s unbeaten home run, which dated back to a loss against Juvi Cremona during their time in A2. Following this defeat, the Tezenis remain at 6 points in the league standings with a 3-3 record.
Varese Builds Early Lead Before Verona Fights Back
The opening period set a fast and competitive tone, ending 23-25 in favor of the visiting side as Varese leaned on perimeter shooting from Alviti, Nikolic, Librizzi, and Roby. Verona stayed close through pick&roll combinations between Andrews and Tobey alongside the athleticism of Samuels and Loro, according to match accounts. Coach Ramagli opened with Zampini, Andrews, Samuels, Loro, and Tobey, while coach Kastritis countered with Hale, Duke, Alviti, Nikolic, and Kamagate. Openjobmetis extended its margin to 38-48 in the second quarter behind Librizzi and Kamagate, though late flashes from Melendez and Loro trimmed the deficit to 44-50 by halftime.
Tobey Dominates Inside as Verona Falters From Deep
Verona surged ahead in the third quarter behind an aggressive Loro and a three-pointer from Tobey, capping a 20-7 run that put the hosts up 62-57. Varese responded immediately with an 11-0 run fueled by perimeter shooting from Ikangi to regain a 67-73 advantage entering the final period. Verona struggled heavily from beyond the arc throughout the night, shooting just 5 of 22 (22.7%) on three-pointers. Despite a monumental performance from Tobey—who posted 27 points, 15 rebounds including 10 offensive boards, and an efficiency rating of 38—the Scaligera dropped their second league match. Individual contributions for Verona included 16 points from Melendez, 15 from Samuels, and 11 from Loro, while Andrews recorded 8 assists alongside his 6 points.
Late Execution Secures Victory for Varese
Melendez and Samuels repeatedly closed the gap for Verona, pulling within a single point at 82-83 following a sequence of offensive rebounds by Tobey. Varese remained precise from the perimeter as Alviti and Roby connected on decisive late-game jump shots and three-pointers. Loro missed a three-point attempt to tie the game with four minutes remaining, and Varese managed the final minutes through free throws from Hunter Hale to seal the 88-99 final score. A series of errors by Loro, Zampini, and Samuels late in the game prevented the hosts from mounting a final comeback.
Next Fixtures in Serie A
Verona travels to face Virtus Bologna on Monday, November 9, 2026, in a scheduled evening fixture where the club expects to feature Brockington after he spent the Varese match on the bench. Varese continues its Serie A campaign following the road win at the PalaMagis.
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