Lega Basket Serie A Round: Reyer Venezia 101-94 Snaidero Cucine Udine. The match tipped off at 03:00 on March 15, 2026, at the Palasport Taliercio in Venice. In a high-scoring Italian Serie A clash, Umana Reyer Venezia secured a vital 101-94 victory over Snaidero Cucine Udine. The home side used a dominant third-quarter run to pull away, ultimately holding off a late surge from the visitors to claim two important points in their pursuit of a playoff position. The game began at a frantic pace, with both teams exchanging baskets. Venezia established a slight edge in the first quarter, but Udine stayed within striking distance thanks to sharp outside shooting. The momentum shifted decisively after halftime, as Venezia's defense tightened and their transition offense ignited a 15-2 run that broke the game open. Udine fought back valiantly in the final period, cutting a 20-point deficit to just five in the closing minutes, but timely free throws from Venezia's backcourt sealed the win. The standout performance came from Venezia's American import, who poured in 28 points and dished out 9 assists, controlling the tempo throughout. Udine's center recorded a double-double but struggled with foul trouble in key moments. The victory solidifies Venezia's place in the upper half of the Serie A table, moving them closer to a coveted top-eight spot. For Udine, the loss is a setback in their battle to avoid the relegation zone. Post-match, Venezia's coach praised his team's resilience: "We showed great character when they made their run. Our response in the third quarter was the key to the game." The Udine manager lamented the defensive lapse: "We lost our focus for a five-minute stretch, and against a team of this quality, you pay the full price." Venezia's starting five featured Spissu, De Nicolao, Tucker, Watt, and Simms. Udine countered with a lineup of Clark, Gaspardo, Alibegovic, Ikangi, and Da Ros.