Final score: Snaidero Cucine Udine 84, Benetton Treviso 72

Snaidero Cucine Udine delivered a composed road performance to defeat Benetton Treviso 84-72 in Club Friendship basketball action on September 14, 2026. In a game that was tied 39-39 at halftime, Udine seized control after the break with a 23-17 third quarter and closed out the win with a 22-16 fourth, handing Treviso a home defeat at the Palaverde.

The result gives Snaidero Cucine Udine an important early boost in the Club Friendship schedule, while Benetton Treviso are left to review a second half in which their offense stalled and their defensive rebounding slipped. Udine’s balanced scoring and timely perimeter shooting proved to be the difference in a contest that was competitive for 20 minutes before the visitors pulled away.

Match Overview

Benetton Treviso started with energy in front of their home crowd, attacking the basket early and getting to the free-throw line. Udine matched that intensity with patient half-court execution, and the first quarter ended with the visitors holding a narrow 20-18 lead. Treviso responded in the second period, using a 21-19 advantage to send the teams into the locker room level at 39-39.

The third quarter changed the game. Snaidero Cucine Udine opened the second half with a 12-2 run, pushing their lead to 51-41 and forcing Treviso into a series of contested jump shots. Although Benetton steadied themselves late in the period, Udine still carried a 62-56 advantage into the final 10 minutes. In the fourth, Treviso briefly threatened, but Udine’s defense and bench production closed the door.

Key Moments

• First quarter: Udine used a late 6-2 spurt to take a 20-18 lead after an evenly matched opening period.
• Second quarter: Treviso answered with better ball movement and tied the game at 39-39 by halftime.
• Third-quarter surge: Udine’s 12-2 run to start the second half turned a tied game into a 51-41 advantage.
• Fourth-quarter response: Treviso cut the deficit to 66-61, but Udine replied with a 10-2 run to restore a double-digit cushion.
• Closing stretch: Udine knocked down free throws and controlled the defensive glass to seal the 84-72 win.

Tactical Story

Snaidero Cucine Udine won this game with defense and efficiency. Their zone look in the third quarter disrupted Benetton’s rhythm, forcing the hosts into quick three-point attempts and limiting second-chance opportunities. Udine finished with a 38-31 rebounding edge and converted 15 Treviso turnovers into 19 points, a statistic that underlined their control of the game’s tempo.

Offensively, Udine shot 48% from the field and made 10 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Benetton Treviso shot 41% overall and connected on just 7 of 24 three-pointers. The hosts also struggled at the free-throw line in key moments, while Udine went 16 of 20 from the stripe. Udine’s bench contributed 28 points compared to Treviso’s 17, highlighting the depth advantage that helped them pull away in the second half.

Standout Players

• Luca Bianchi (Snaidero Cucine Udine): Led all scorers with 22 points, adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. He was especially effective in the third-quarter run.
• Andrea Ferri (Snaidero Cucine Udine): Finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots, anchoring the interior defense.
• Matteo Conti (Benetton Treviso): Paced the hosts with 18 points and 5 rebounds, keeping Treviso within striking distance for much of the night.
• Davide Rinaldi (Benetton Treviso): Added 13 points and 6 assists, but was limited to 4-of-12 shooting in the second half.

What It Means

For Snaidero Cucine Udine, the victory is a statement road result in the Club Friendship competition. It reinforces their ability to execute in the second half and gives them momentum in the early part of the schedule. The win also improves their recent head-to-head record against Benetton Treviso, adding another layer of confidence to the rivalry.

Benetton Treviso, meanwhile, will focus on late-game execution and defensive rebounding. The hosts proved they can compete with Udine for long stretches, but the third-quarter drought and inabili