Janus Fabriano escaped with a 78-76 road win over Mec-Energy Roseto in Serie B Basket on October 19, 2026, thanks to a composed final possession and a defensive stop at the buzzer. The game was tight throughout, with neither team leading by more than six points, and it fittingly came down to the last shot.

Balanced first half

Mec-Energy Roseto started strongly in front of their home crowd, using offensive rebounds to create second-chance points. Janus Fabriano responded with patient half-court execution and efficient mid-range shooting. The first quarter ended 21-19 in Fabriano’s favor, and the teams went into halftime tied at 39-39 after Roseto closed the second quarter with a 6-2 run.

• First quarter: Mec-Energy Roseto 19-21 Janus Fabriano
• Second quarter: Mec-Energy Roseto 20-18 Janus Fabriano
• Third quarter: Mec-Energy Roseto 18-20 Janus Fabriano
• Fourth quarter: Mec-Energy Roseto 19-19 Janus Fabriano
• Final score: Mec-Energy Roseto 76-78 Janus Fabriano

Key moments

With the score tied at 74-74 and under 30 seconds remaining, Janus Fabriano ran a well-designed set that ended in a backdoor layup for Riccardo Moretti. Roseto had a chance to tie or win, but a contested three-pointer rimmed out, and Fabriano added a free throw before Roseto’s final heave fell short. The visitors’ late-game execution and calm under pressure proved decisive.

Tactical story

Janus Fabriano controlled the pace with a deliberate half-court offense and committed only nine turnovers. Roseto dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 14 offensive rebounds, but the hosts struggled to convert those extra possessions into points. Fabriano’s defense tightened in the final five minutes, forcing Roseto into tough perimeter shots. The visitors also shot 80 percent from the free-throw line, a key margin in a two-point game.

Standout performers

Riccardo Moretti led Janus Fabriano with 19 points, including the game-winning layup, and added four assists. Luca Santori contributed 14 points and seven rebounds. For Mec-Energy Roseto, Giacomo Serra scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Davide Angelini added 15 points. Roseto’s bench provided energy, but Fabriano’s starters made the bigger plays late.

What the result means

The road win is a strong early result for Janus Fabriano, who showed maturity in a hostile environment and executed under pressure. For Mec-Energy Roseto, the loss is a painful one because the game was there for the taking. In the Serie B Basket standings, Fabriano’s narrow victory could prove important as the season unfolds, while Roseto will focus on late-game execution and converting offensive rebounds into points.