ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women 73 – 59 Club Atletico Faenza Women
Italy Women A2 – 11 May 2026 (0:30 CET)

ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women produced a dominant fourth-quarter display to defeat Club Atletico Faenza Women 73-59 in Italy Women A2 on Monday night. The home side outscored their opponents 23-11 in the final period to turn a tight game into a comfortable win.

First Half Battle

The opening 20 minutes featured back-and-forth action, with neither team able to seize control. ASD Alpo Basket 99 held a slim 35-33 lead at the break, thanks in large part to sharp outside shooting. Faenza’s defense was active, forcing several turnovers, but the home side’s depth kept them ahead.

Third Quarter Stalemate

Both teams continued to trade baskets after halftime, and the margin never exceeded five points. Faenza managed to tie the game at 50-50 heading into the fourth quarter, setting up a thrilling finish.

Decisive Run

ASD Alpo Basket 99 opened the final frame with a 12-0 run that left Faenza shell-shocked. The home team’s press forced three consecutive turnovers, which were converted into easy layups. Club Atletico Faenza Women never recovered, and the lead ballooned to 14 points by the final buzzer.

Key Contributors

• Alpo’s Star Forward: Scored a game-high 22 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and grabbed eight rebounds.
• Bench Production: The Alpo bench contributed 18 points, providing crucial energy when the starters rested.
• Faenza’s Top Scorer: Despite the loss, Faenza’s guard finished with 17 points and five assists in a losing cause.

Standings Boost

The win moves ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women up the Italy Women A2 standings and strengthens their playoff aspirations. For Club Atletico Faenza Women, the defeat is a missed opportunity to gain ground on the top teams. Alpo’s ability to raise their intensity in crunch time was the difference.