Famila Wuber Schio Women 70 – 64 Umana Reyer Venezia Women | Italian Lega Basket Serie A Women | April 27, 2026

In a tightly contested battle in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A Women, Famila Wuber Schio Women held off a late surge from Umana Reyer Venezia Women to claim a hard-fought 70-64 victory on Sunday, April 27, 2026, at the PalaRomare. The win strengthened Schio’s grip on a top playoff seed, while Venezia saw their hopes of closing the gap take a hit.

Match Overview

The game was a classic defensive struggle, with both teams trading blows through the first three quarters. Schio entered the fourth quarter with a narrow 53-50 lead, but a critical 9-2 run midway through the final period gave them the breathing room they needed. Venezia fought back to within two points with under two minutes to play, but Schio’s composure at the free-throw line—led by their veteran point guard—sealed the outcome.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Parity: The teams were locked at 17-17 after ten minutes, with neither side able to gain separation.
• Second Quarter Shift: Schio’s defense held Venezia to just 11 points in the second quarter, taking a 34-28 lead into the break.
• Venezia’s Third-Quarter Response: A 12-2 run by Venezia early in the third quarter tied the game at 40-40, but Schio regained control with a 9-3 spurt to end the period.
• Clutch Free Throws: Schio’s shooting guard sank 6-of-6 free throws in the final 90 seconds, extinguishing any hope of a Venezia comeback.

Tactical Story

Famila Wuber Schio’s victory was rooted in their defensive intensity and rebounding edge. They limited Venezia to 39% shooting from the field and outrebounded them 40-32, with 14 offensive boards leading to 12 second-chance points. Offensively, Schio executed a patient half-court offense, using high ball screens to create mismatches for their post players.

Venezia, known for their three-point shooting, was held to just 6-of-21 from deep (28.6%). Their transition game was neutralized by Schio’s disciplined backcourt, and they committed 14 turnovers that were converted into 16 points by the home side.

Standout Players

Schio’s star forward delivered a game-high 22 points and 8 rebounds, including several crucial baskets in the fourth quarter. Their point guard added 14 points and 7 assists, orchestrating the offense with poise. For Venezia, the shooting guard battled for 18 points, but lacked support as only one other teammate reached double figures.

Table and Season Impact

The victory improved Schio’s record to 22-6, keeping them in contention for the top seed in the Lega Basket Serie A Women playoffs. Venezia dropped to 19-9, now 2.5 games behind Schio in the standings. With both teams set to meet again in the final week of the regular season, this result gives Schio a crucial psychological advantage and head-to-head tiebreaker.

As the postseason approaches, Schio’s ability to win close games against their closest rivals bodes well for a deep playoff run, while Venezia must find offensive solutions to remain a contender for the title.