Serie B Basket: Treviso Basket Secures Crucial Road Win Over Gema Montecatini

In a tightly contested Serie B Basket encounter played on the night of May 22, 2026, Treviso Basket emerged with a 76–67 victory over Gema Montecatini at the PalaMelo. The result strengthens Treviso’s push toward the postseason, while Montecatini now face an uphill battle to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams showed why they are considered among the most disciplined defensive units in Italy’s third tier. The first quarter saw Treviso take an early 18–14 lead, relying on crisp ball movement and timely three-point shooting. Montecatini, however, responded with a 23–22 second frame, cutting the deficit to a single point at halftime (37–36).

The turning point came early in the third quarter. Treviso turned up the defensive intensity, forcing three quick turnovers that led to fast-break points. A 14–4 run pushed the visitors’ lead into double digits, and although Montecatini fought back to within six in the fourth, Treviso never let them get closer than five points. The final scoreline of 76–67 reflected a game controlled by the visitors in the crucial stretches.

Key Performances

• Alessandro Gentile (Treviso): The experienced guard poured in 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. His leadership in the third-quarter surge was vital.
• Marco Ceron (Gema Montecatini): The home team’s top scorer with 18 points, Ceron kept Montecatini in contention with aggressive drives to the basket. He also grabbed 7 rebounds.
• Treviso’s Bench: Depth proved crucial as Treviso’s reserves contributed 24 points, outscoring Montecatini’s bench by 10.

Tactical Takeaways

Treviso’s Defensive Pressure – The visitors employed a switching man-to-man defense that disrupted Montecatini’s half‑court sets. By contesting every pass and forcing the home team into 16 turnovers, Treviso generated easy transition opportunities.

Montecatini’s Offensive Struggles – Despite shooting a respectable 46% from two-point range, Gema Montecatini connected on only 5 of 22 three-point attempts (22.7%). Against a disciplined defense like Treviso’s, perimeter accuracy was essential, and the home team fell short.

Paint Presence – Treviso’s big men, Riccardo Pellizzari and Davide Bozzetto, combined for 16 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the interior on both ends. Montecatini, lacking a true center, was outrebounded 39–31.

Standings Impact

With this victory, Treviso Basket improves to a 14–9 record, moving into fifth place in the Serie B Basket standings. Gema Montecatini falls to 11–12, now sitting just outside the playoff positions in eighth. With only eight games remaining in the regular season, every game carries massive weight, and Treviso’s road win could prove decisive come playoff seeding.

What’s Next

Treviso will return home to face Pallacanestro Mantovana on May 27, while Gema Montecatini travels to Ferrara for a must-win fixture against the third‑placed team. The Serie B Basket season continues to deliver drama, and this result underscores the competitive parity that makes the league one of Italy’s most entertaining.