By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Varese shocks Olimpia Milano on the road (74-84) to stop a seven-game win streak. The away team dominated the second half.
Zach Leday (15), Josh Nebo (14), and Armoni Brooks (14) were the team’s top scorers. But it wasn’t enough. Leandro Bolmaro did not play. In Varese, Tazè Moore had a great game (21 points). Carlos Jr Stewart added 18 in the win.
Varese showed some pride in the first half. Leday pushed Olimpia Milano before the break (43-36) in a tough start to the game.
The local team couldn’t stop Varese’s comeback in the third quarter (62-63) with a huge 19-27 run. The local team tied it up three minutes before the end (74-74), but Varese continued punishing from beyond the arc to get the surprising victory in Milan (74-84).
Legabasket Round 17 Results
- Napoli Basket – Derthona 76-82
- Pallacanestro Trieste – Dinamo Sassari 76-70
- Treviso Basket – Trento 67-88
- Reggiana – Cantù 78-79
- Brescia – Pallacanestro Udinese 83-80
- Olimpia Milano – Varese 74-84
- Vanoli Basket – Virtus Bologna
Lega Standings: Brescia (14-2), Virtus Bologna (13-2), Olimpia Milano (12-4), Reyer Venezia (11-4), Derthona (10-6)…