New away success today: Reggio Emilia wins at the Taliercio against Venice

Reggio Emilia's outside shooters and Venezia's turnovers paved the way for a road win

Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia won against Umana Reyer Venezia in the 20th round of the Serie A UnipolSai 2022/23 basketball championship 92-88 in a match valid for the 20th round of the Serie A UnipolSai 2022/23 basketball championship. It was a very important success for coach Attilio Caja's team, which brought home two fundamental points in the standings. The hosts started with Watt, Freeman, Willis, De Nicolao and Spissu, while the guests responded with Cinciarini, Taylor, Vitali, Hopkins and Olisevic. After a balanced start, Venezia tried to escape on the wings of Watt and Freeman, but Reggio Emilia remained in tow thanks to the points of Taylor and Olisevic. In the second quarter Venezia tried to pull away again, reaching +8, but Reggio Emilia remained in tow and closed the first half down only 53-47.

Reggio Emilia's outside shooters and Venezia's turnovers were the keys to the game

In the second half Reggio Emilia came out of the locker room with renewed determination and, thanks to the triples of Vitali and Hopkins and the points of Olisevic and Taylor, took the lead. Venetian tried to react, but Reggio Emilia managed to maintain the advantage. The last quarter was very balanced, with both teams giving their all to win. In the end, Reggio Emilia was able to manage the advantage and take home a very important victory. Taylor was the top scorer for the guests with 22 points, well supported by Olisevic with 19 points and Vitali with 18 points. For Venezia, Watt scored 19 points and Spissu scored 17 points.

The victory allows Reggio Emilia to climb to 22 points in the standings, while Venezia remains at 24 points. In the next round, Reggio Emilia will host Banco di Sardegna Sassari, while Venezia will travel to Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro.