Baltur Cento Cruises Past Mec-Energy Roseto in Serie A2 Showdown

Baltur Cento delivered a dominant road performance, crushing Mec-Energy Roseto 83-63 in Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2 on May 9, 2026. The visitors imposed their will from the opening tip, leaving Roseto little room to breathe in a one-sided contest.

Match Overview

Cento's defense set the tone early, holding Roseto to just 12 points in the first quarter. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 20 points. Roseto showed signs of life in the third quarter with a 10-2 run, but Cento quickly restored order and coasted to the final buzzer.

Key Performers

• Baltur Cento: The forward was unstoppable, scoring 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. The guard added 16 points and 5 assists, while the bench contributed 28 points.
• Mec-Energy Roseto: Their leading scorer managed just 14 points on inefficient shooting. The team turned the ball over 17 times, leading to 23 points for Cento.

Tactical Analysis

Cento's ball movement and spacing were excellent, generating open looks throughout. On defense, they packed the paint, forcing Roseto to rely on outside shooting, where they hit only 4 of 19 three-point attempts. The rebounding margin (40-28) also heavily favored the visitors.

Table Impact

The victory keeps Baltur Cento in contention for a top playoff seed in Serie A2, while Mec-Energy Roseto remains stuck near the relegation zone. Roseto must improve its offensive execution quickly to avoid further trouble.