Ruvo Di Puglia 87 – 83 Mec-Energy Roseto | Serie A2 Playoff Push Delivers a Thriller

In a fiercely contested Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2 showdown on the night of 20 May 2026, Ruvo Di Puglia edged out visiting Mec-Energy Roseto 87–83 in front of an electric home crowd. The victory solidified Ruvo’s position in the upper half of the standings and showcased the team’s grit in a back‑and‑forth contest that came down to the final possessions.

Match Overview

From tip‑off, both sides traded baskets with high intensity. Ruvo Di Puglia, playing on their home floor, leaned on a balanced scoring attack and aggressive defensive rotations. Roseto, known for their perimeter shooting, kept pace thanks to sharp three‑point shooting and quick transition play. The first half ended with Ruvo holding a slim 44–41 lead, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter surge: Roseto opened the second half with a 12‑4 run, taking a 53–48 lead and forcing a Ruvo timeout. The visitors’ defense tightened, forcing several turnovers.
• Ruvo answers back: Sparked by veteran guard Marco Baldi, Ruvo responded with a 15‑2 spurt, reclaiming a 63–55 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
• Clutch free‑throw shooting: In the final 90 seconds, Roseto cut the deficit to 83–81. But Ruvo’s big man Simone Ferraro calmly sank four consecutive free throws to seal the result at 87–83.

Standout Players

• Ruvo Di Puglia – Simone Ferraro: The center posted a double‑double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends. His composure at the line in crunch time proved decisive.
• Ruvo Di Puglia – Marco Baldi: The guard contributed 18 points and 7 assists, orchestrating the offense and hitting critical shots during the third‑quarter rally.
• Mec‑Energy Roseto – Andrea Rossi: Roseto’s top scorer finished with 24 points on 9‑of‑16 shooting, including four three‑pointers. He kept his team in the game until the final buzzer.

Table & Seasonal Impact

With this win, Ruvo Di Puglia improved to a 16‑10 record in Serie A2, strengthening their bid for a top‑six finish and direct playoff qualification. For Mec‑Energy Roseto, the narrow loss dropped them to 12‑14, but they remain in contention for a play‑in spot. The two clubs are separated by just four games in the standings, and this result could loom large come postseason seeding.

The atmosphere at PalaRuvo was electric, and the sold‑out crowd went home satisfied after witnessing a classic battle that highlighted the depth and competitiveness of Italy’s second‑tier basketball league.