Varese Lose Winning Streak Against Udine

Varese halted their positive run by losing at home to Udine, following three wins against Roma, Bamberg and Verona. The home side started well but declined as the game went on. Udine, however, grew in influence with Battle, Valentine and Calzavara, and Calzavara was decisive in the final moments.

Head coach Ioannis Kastritis said he found the game very unusual. He said that in the first half they played above expectations on offense, but in the second half they could not maintain the same performance. He noted that the team had 21 assists and only 7 turnovers, but missed nine free throws. Defensively, they limited the opponent's offensive rebounds, and he highlighted Kamagate's contribution on this.

Kastritis pointed out that Calzavara's three-point percentage before the match was 16 percent, but tonight he made three threes. He said they knew the player preferred penetrating with his right hand, so they defended him that way. He said the opponent was more effective this time. For that reason, he said he did not blame anyone.

The head coach said they were thinking long term about McDowell-White, and the player would train for two more days and then be tested. He added that he would be in the squad for the Peristeri game. He then said they were focused on their next match in Athens.