Sardegna Marmi Cagliari suffered a misstep in Viterbo, unexpectedly losing to Terme Salus Ants in the 21st round of the Women's A2 Championship. After their impressive win against Costa Masnaga, the Cagliari team offered a lackluster performance, struggling against the intensity and determination of the hosts, who are second to last in the standings.
The match was decided by a strong performance from former player Arianna Puggioni, who scored some crucial three-pointers, and the solid play of Maria Myklebust, who tops the scorer with 21 points. Virtus dominated the rebounding game (47-39), but their shooting percentages were too low, particularly from beyond the arc (17%). Viterbo struck with cynicism from the perimeter (39%), capitalizing on the visitors' mistakes and turnovers.
After a tight first quarter, the home team gained a lead in the second quarter, holding it until the third quarter, 50-38. Only in the final quarter did the Rossoblù attempt a comeback, getting to within 4, but were unable to complete the comeback.
Ants Viterbo-Virtus Cagliari 63-57
Terme Salus Viterbo: A. Puggioni 15, Valtcheva 6, Imuentinyan 8, Bardarè 8, Myklebust 21, Todorova 3, Paco 0-0, S. Puggioni 0-0, Gionchilie 2, Pasquali, Pirillo 0-0, Marigliano 0-0. Coach Scaramuccia
Sardegna Marmi CA: Naczk 2, Zieniewska 10, El Habbab 15, Corda 9, Nativi 6, Gallus, Pasolini black, Mattera 7, Tykha 8, Pellegrini, Anedda black. Coach Staico
Partials: 18-13; 31-25; 50-38
