Pallacanestro Trieste delivered a commanding road performance on April 12, 2026, defeating APU Old Wild West Udine 89–70 during the 26th matchday of the Campionato italiano Basket regular season at the PalaCarnera Credifriuli. According to official league records, Trieste seized control after a tight first quarter, outscoring the hosts across the final three periods to secure a comprehensive victory.
How Pallacanestro Trieste Controlled the Game at PalaCarnera
Udine initially opened strong in front of their home supporters, taking a 27–19 lead after the opening ten minutes. However, Pallacanestro Trieste responded decisively in the second quarter, erasing the deficit to lead 44–41 by halftime. Francesco Taccetti’s squad extended their advantage further in the third frame, establishing a 64–56 cushion before closing out the contest with a 25-point fourth quarter.
Standout Individual Performances and Match Statistics
Jahmi’us Ramsey led all scorers for Pallacanestro Trieste with 20 points in 31 minutes on the floor, shooting 5-of-7 on two-pointers and adding 4 assists. Francesco Candussi contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Colbey Ross and Michele Ruzzier chipped in 11 points apiece. Ross orchestrated the offense with 7 assists, helping Trieste accumulate 25 total assists as a team.
For APU Old Wild West Udine, coached by Adriano Vertemati, Semaj Christon paced the scoring with 13 points and 5 assists in 34 minutes. Andrea Calzavara added 12 points off the bench, shooting 5-of-7 on two-pointers, while Christian Mekowulu posted 11 points and 8 rebounds. Despite a competitive start, Udine struggled from long range, hitting just 9 of 34 attempts from three-point territory for a 26.5 percent conversion rate.
Team Totals and Shooting Efficiency
Trieste finished the afternoon with an overall team evaluation of 116, capitalizing on efficient ball movement and high-percentage inside scoring. Udine registered a team evaluation of 62, shooting 43.6 percent from inside the arc and securing 41 total rebounds compared to Trieste’s 37.
Upcoming Schedule and Next Steps
Following this 26th-round fixture, both clubs continue their respective LBA regular season campaigns as the league moves toward the decisive stretch of the 2025/26 calendar. Fans can check official league updates, match schedules, and ticket information directly through the Lega Basket Serie A official match page.
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