Avellino Wins in Overtime, Beats Urania Milano to Reach the Top

Halley Campania Avellino Basket beat Wegreenit Urania Milano 93-85 in overtime in its ninth-week match, moving to the top of the table. The game turned in the second period, and from then on things became harder for Avellino. Even so, the team managed to win the match, helped by individual performances.

Blake Francis led Avellino with 26 points, while Giacomo Dell'Agnello scored 14. For Milano, Alessandro Gentile scored 17, Filippo Galli 16 and Anthony Morse 15. The match ended 82-82 after regulation, sending it to overtime. In extra time, Marco Mollura's three-pointer put Avellino ahead 89-82, and the final score was 93-85.

Avellino head coach Di Carlo said the match was not an easy one. Despite the win, he stressed that the team needs to stay mentally sharp. "We must not lose focus, and our minds must not get stuck again." The team will now turn its attention to the Friday game against Sassari.