In a dominant display of offensive firepower, Costa Masnaga Women claimed a convincing 95-81 victory over Galli S Giovanni Women in their Italy Women A2 matchup on May 18, 2026. The home side controlled the tempo from start to finish, leveraging a balanced scoring attack and stifling defensive stretches to build an insurmountable lead.

Match Overview

The game, played at Costa Masnaga's home venue, saw the hosts race out to an early double-digit advantage in the first quarter. Galli S Giovanni attempted to battle back with timely three-point shooting, but Costa Masnaga’s interior dominance and transition efficiency kept them at arm’s length. By halftime, the home team held a 48-36 lead, and they never looked back.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Costa Masnaga opened with a 12-2 run, setting the tone for the evening. Their aggressive defense forced three early turnovers, which were converted into fast-break points.
• Second Quarter Response: Galli S Giovanni Women cut the deficit to 10 points midway through the second period, but Costa Masnaga answered with a 9-0 spurt to re-establish control before halftime.
• Third Quarter Push: The visitors again tried to close the gap early in the third, drawing within 11 points on a pair of free throws. However, Costa Masnaga’s bench provided a spark, extending the lead to 20 points by the end of the period.
• Fourth Quarter Management: With a comfortable cushion, Costa Masnaga rotated players and maintained a steady offensive rhythm, never allowing Galli S Giovanni to threaten the final outcome.

Standout Performances

Costa Masnaga’s scoring was spread across multiple players. The team’s leading scorer finished with 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while two other starters added 18 and 16 points respectively. The home team also dominated the glass, grabbing 42 rebounds compared to Galli S Giovanni’s 31, and dished out 19 assists on 36 made field goals.

For Galli S Giovanni Women, their top performer contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds, but the supporting cast struggled to find consistency. The visitors shot just 38% from the field and committed 14 turnovers, which proved costly against a disciplined Costa Masnaga side.

Impact on the Standings

The victory solidified Costa Masnaga Women’s position in the upper half of the Italy Women A2 standings as the regular season entered its final stretch. With the win, they improved their record to 14-8, keeping playoff hopes firmly alive. Galli S Giovanni Women, meanwhile, dropped to 9-13, making their postseason path more challenging with only a handful of games remaining.

Both teams will look to bounce back in their next fixtures, but Costa Masnaga will take significant momentum from this comprehensive performance as they eye a strong finish to the campaign.