Victoria Libertas Pesaro fell to a 91-78 defeat at home against Edilizia Moderna Rimini in a high-scoring Lega Nazionale Palloncino Serie A2 clash on May 20, 2026. The visitors dominated from the second quarter onward, leaving the home crowd at the Adriatic Arena stunned as Rimini secured a crucial road win.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in an up-tempo first quarter that ended 24‑22 in favor of Rimini. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the second period when Edilizia Moderna Rimini unleashed a 28‑16 burst, turning a narrow lead into a commanding 52‑38 halftime advantage. Pesaro struggled to contain Rimini’s sharp outside shooting and fast‑break execution.

The third quarter saw a brief Pesaro rally, cutting the deficit to single digits midway through the period, but Rimini responded with a 10‑2 run to restore a 14‑point cushion entering the fourth. Despite Pesaro’s best efforts, they never got closer than 11 points in the final frame, and Rimini comfortably closed out the 91‑78 victory.

Key Performers

• Edilizia Moderna Rimini: The visitors were led by their backcourt, with the starting point guard recording 22 points and 8 assists while shooting 60% from the field. The team’s offensive balance was evident as four players scored in double figures.
• Victoria Libertas Pesaro: Power forward Luca Severini top‑scored for Pesaro with 18 points and 7 rebounds, but no other home player reached the 15‑point mark. The team committed 14 turnovers that Rimini converted into 22 fast‑break points.

Tactical Story

Rimini’s decision to apply full‑court pressure after made baskets disrupted Pesaro’s rhythm and forced early‑clock shots. On defense, they packed the paint and dared Pesaro to beat them from three‑point range—the home side connected on just 8 of 27 attempts (29.6%). Offensively, Rimini exploited mismatches in pick‑and‑roll situations, particularly when Pesaro’s big men were forced to switch onto quicker guards.

“We knew they would try to slow us down, but our guys executed the game plan perfectly,” said Rimini head coach Marco Sambugaro. “We ran our sets with pace and made the extra pass.”

Standings Impact

The victory lifted Edilizia Moderna Rimini to 16‑12 on the season, strengthening their position in the playoff race of Serie A2’s Girone Rosso. For Victoria Libertas Pesaro (13‑15), the loss was a setback in their quest for a postseason berth, dropping them to 9th place with eight games remaining. Both teams will be back in action next week as the regular season enters its decisive stretch.