Varese Beats Trieste 85-84 Following Della Valle Free Throw

Openjobmetis Varese secured an 85-84 victory against Pallacanestro Trieste in Lega Basket Serie A action, with debutant Amedeo Della Valle converting a decisive free throw with less than a second remaining at the Itelyum Arena.

Itelyum Arena Crowd Witnessed Dramatic LBA Finish

Amedeo Della Valle stepped to the free-throw line with just 0.7 seconds left on the clock after drawing contact on a three-point attempt. The newly acquired guard missed his first two attempts before sinking the third, sealing the 85-84 scoreline and securing consecutive league victories for Ioannis Kastritis’s squad following their previous European setback in Murcia.

Amedeo Della Valle Debuts in Varese Uniform

Having recovered in time for the fixture, Della Valle entered the game during the opening quarter to a loud ovation from the home supporters. His late-game composure proved vital as Varese navigated a testing fourth quarter against a resilient Trieste side.

Colbey Ross Led Trieste’s Fierce Second-Half Rally

Pallacanestro Trieste stayed competitive throughout the contest, driven primarily by former Varese guard Colbey Ross, who posted a game-high 25 points and 8 assists. Alongside Ross, Galloway and Jones spearheaded an impressive visiting charge. Jones scored 19 points, including a clutch three-pointer with nine seconds remaining that tied the game at 84-84.

Tactical Instability and Turnovers Plague Varese

Despite building advantages that reached double digits—including a 13-point margin in the third quarter at 58-45—Varese struggled to maintain control. The team committed 18 turnovers while managing only 4 steals, exposing recurring defensive communication lapses and difficulties against pick-and-roll switches involving center Fallou Kamagate.

Upcoming LBA and European Fixtures Ahead

Openjobmetis Varese faces a swift turnaround with a double-header week ahead. The team returns to the Itelyum Arena on Tuesday to host Greek side Peristeri in the Basketball Champions League, followed by an away fixture in the LBA against Dolomiti Energia Trento.

Match Statistics and Individual Scoring

The match quarters finished 19-15, 40-38, and 61-58. Varese’s scoring figures comprised Hale with 16 points, Duke with 15 points, Della Valle with 11 points, Alviti with 10 points, Renfro and Roby with 7 points each, Nikolic with 6 points, Ikangi with 5 points, and Librizzi and Kamagate with 4 points apiece, while Villa and Ladurner did not enter the game. Trieste’s contributions included Ross with 25 points, Jones with 19 points, Galloway with 15 points, Deangeli and Candussi with 8 points each, Brajkovic and Ruzzier with 4 points each, McDermott with 1 point, and Paiano, while Canka and Martucci remained unused substitutes.