ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women Overcome Empoli Women in Italy A2 Clash

ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women secured a solid 71-60 victory over Empoli Women on May 4, 2026, in Italy Women A2 action. The home team used a strong second-half performance to pull away from a stubborn Empoli side and claim an important win in their playoff push.

The first half was a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to establish a lead larger than five points. However, ASD Alpo Basket 99 came out of the locker room with renewed intensity, tightening their defense and finding better offensive flow. A decisive 14-2 run in the third quarter gave them a comfortable lead that they never relinquished.

Second-Half Dominance

The turning point came when ASD Alpo Basket 99's defense forced Empoli into a four-minute scoring drought. During this stretch, the home team converted on fast-break opportunities and opened up the floor for their sharpshooters. By the time Empoli regained their footing, the deficit was too large to overcome.

Key Contributors

• Inside Game: ASD Alpo Basket 99's center recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, dominating the paint.
• Perimeter Defense: The home guards held Empoli's top three-point shooter to just 2-of-8 from deep.
• Free-Throw Efficiency: ASD Alpo Basket 99 shot 80% from the line in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

The victory keeps ASD Alpo Basket 99 Women firmly in contention for a promotion spot in Italy Women A2. Empoli Women, on the other hand, will look to learn from this defeat and make adjustments as they continue their season.