Infodrive Capo d’Orlando opened its 2026/2027 Serie B Nazionale Old Wild West season with an 84-63 victory over LuxArm Lumezzane at the Infodrive Arena. The home side controlled the contest after a competitive opening quarter, establishing a decisive lead in the second period to secure their first win of the campaign.
Establishing Control in the Second Quarter
The game began in a stalemate, with both teams tied at 15-15 at the end of the first quarter. Capo d’Orlando found its rhythm in the second period, utilizing an aggressive defensive approach and an influx of energy from the bench. Captain Vittorio Moltrasio proved instrumental during this stretch, increasing the intensity of the home team’s play. This shift allowed the hosts to outscore Lumezzane 30-16 in the second quarter, entering the halftime break with a 45-31 advantage.
Key Offensive Contributions
The duo of Alfonso Zampogna and Dmytro Klyuchnyk led the scoring effort for Infodrive, each contributing 17 points. Klyuchnyk, serving as the team’s center, also recorded nine rebounds, while Zampogna provided consistent perimeter shooting. Jerome Ntsourou added 10 points on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting performance, providing efficiency and energy off the bench. The team’s depth was further bolstered by contributions from guards Guglielmo Sodero, Bernardo Musso, and Marco Timperi, who helped stabilize the lead during the second half.
Closing the Contest
Following a 25-15 third quarter that effectively put the game out of reach, the final period allowed head coach Bolignano to rotate his roster. The closing minutes featured an appearance by young player Luca Carrabotta, rewarding his performance in practice. The final score settled at 84-63. The match was characterized by a balanced team effort, with the Infodrive defense limiting Lumezzane’s offensive flow throughout the middle periods.
Statistical Overview
The final box score reflected the team-oriented nature of the win for Capo d’Orlando, which finished with 14 assists and 32 rebounds. The team converted 18 of 23 free-throw attempts. For the visiting LuxArm Lumezzane, Rubbini led the effort with 20 points, followed by Alessandrini with 12 points and Siberna with 10. Lumezzane struggled to match the rebounding intensity of the hosts, finishing with 23 total rebounds and 8 assists.
Upcoming Schedule
Infodrive Capo d’Orlando will look to maintain its momentum in the next round of league play. The team is scheduled to travel to Ferrara on Sunday, October 4, with tip-off set for 18:00 local time.
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