Eurobasket:Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Argentinians who are currently playing abroad
Swingman Florencia Palacios (183-85, agency: SPORTlab Agency, currently plays in Italy) was the main contributor in Scrivia's victory against the 13th-ranked Bolzano (5-13) crushing them 72-48 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) in Saturday night's game. Palacios was the best player in that game. She scored 21 points. Castelnuovo Scrivia (5-13) is placed 12th in Group A. Palacios averaged so far 10.6ppg and 3.6rpg. She is a former international player as seven years ago she still played for the Argentinian senior national team.
Bolzano - Scrivia 48-72
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 12th ranked Bolzano (5-13) was rolled over at home by thirteenth ranked Scrivia (5-13) 72-48 on Saturday. The game without a history. Scrivia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Bolzano to just 4 points in second quarter. Strangely Bolzano outrebounded Scrivia 32-18 including a 25-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian swingman Florencia Palacios (183-85, agency: SPORTlab Agency) who scored 21 points. Guard Silvia Gabba (170-82) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Scrivia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Polish-French center Karolina Piotrkiewicz (190-84, college: Liberty) who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Viviana Giordano (167-89) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Scrivia moved-up to twelfth place in A2. Scrivia will face higher ranked Milano (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bolzano will play against Costa Masnaga (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bolzano: K.Piotrkiewicz 12+6reb, E.Zambarda 11+3reb, V.Giordano 11+6reb, X.Cela 4+5reb, N.Mora 4+5reb+1ast, J.Broggio 2+1reb
Scrivia: F.Palacios 21, S.Gabba 15+5reb, G.Porro 11+4reb, C.D'Amico 10+6reb, A.Vitari 8, M.Brussolo 4
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