Ravenna 55 – 65 Alberti Santi Fiorenzuola 1972 | Serie B Basket | 14 May 2026

Alberti Santi Fiorenzuola 1972 delivered a gritty defensive performance on the road to take a 65-55 victory over Ravenna in Serie B Basket action on 14 May 2026. The visitors controlled the tempo from the opening tip, holding Ravenna to just 55 points and snapping a two-game losing streak in the process.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, Fiorenzuola imposed its defensive identity, limiting Ravenna to 13 points in the opening period and building a 19-13 lead. The home side struggled to find rhythm against a packed-in zone defense that contested every perimeter shot and clogged driving lanes. By halftime, Fiorenzuola had extended its advantage to 34-25, forcing Ravenna into seven turnovers and a stagnant half-court offense.

Ravenna mounted a brief comeback in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to six points midway through the period, but Fiorenzuola responded with a 10-2 run to close the quarter at 50-38. The hosts could never get closer than eight points in the fourth, as Fiorenzuola's balanced scoring and disciplined clock management sealed the win.

Key Moments

• First-quarter shutdown: Ravenna shot just 4-of-16 from the field in the opening 10 minutes, allowing Fiorenzuola to build an early cushion that proved insurmountable.
• Third-quarter push: Ravenna forward Marco Antonini scored eight straight points early in the third, cutting the lead to 40-34. But Fiorenzuola called a timeout and immediately answered with a 10-2 run, highlighted by a fast-break dunk from point guard Alessandro Rinaldi.
• Free-throw clinic: Fiorenzuola converted 18-of-22 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter, effectively icing the game whenever Ravenna tried to press.

Tactical Story

Fiorenzuola head coach Luca Ferretti opted for a matchup zone that confused Ravenna's guards, who normally thrive on pick-and-roll penetration. Without reliable outside shooting (Ravenna hit only 5-of-21 from three-point range), the home team was forced into contested mid-range jumpers. On the offensive end, Fiorenzuola patiently worked the ball inside, with center Matteo Borghi exploiting Ravenna’s weak interior defense for 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Ravenna, meanwhile, struggled to generate easy baskets in transition, managing only four fast-break points compared to Fiorenzuola’s 14. The visitors also committed just nine turnovers, ensuring Ravenna could not capitalize on live-ball mistakes.

Standout Players

• Matteo Borghi (Fiorenzuola): The veteran center posted a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) and was a constant presence on both ends, altering three shots and grabbing four offensive boards.
• Andrea Castelli (Fiorenzuola): The guard added 14 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals, orchestrating the offense with composure and harassing Ravenna’s ball handlers.
• Marco Antonini (Ravenna): The forward scored a game-high 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, but received little support from his teammates, who combined for just 35 points on 33% shooting.

Season Impact

The win lifts Fiorenzuola to 16-14 on the season, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot in the crowded Serie B standings. For Ravenna (12-18), the loss deepens their struggles at home, where they have now dropped five of their last six. With only a handful of games remaining, Ravenna’s playoff hopes are fading, while Fiorenzuola will look to build momentum in their next outing against league-leading Montecatini.