Pesaro Prevails in Tight Contest Against Mestre
Victoria Libertas Pesaro secured a hard-fought 93-75 victory over Gemini Mestre on March 21, 2026, in a Serie A2 matchup. The game, played at the Palasport Giuseppe Taliercio in Venice, saw Pesaro overcome a resilient Mestre side despite early challenges.
Aromando Reaches Milestone in Defeat
Despite the loss, Gemini Mestre captain Simone Aromando celebrated his 100th appearance for the club with a strong performance, contributing 14 points and 8 rebounds. Knight led Mestre’s scoring with 15 points. The game was particularly notable for Mestre playing without Galmarini and with Stewart Jr. Battling illness.
First Half Battle
The first half was closely contested, with Mestre initially taking the lead 22-15 in the opening eight minutes, fueled by Giordano and Bechi. Pesaro responded, eventually taking a narrow 44-46 lead into halftime thanks to free throws from Bucarelli. Stewart Jr. Managed 10 points despite feeling unwell.
Pesaro Pulls Away in the Second Half
The second half saw Pesaro begin to assert their dominance. A back-to-back three-pointer sequence from Trucchetto and Reginato late in the third quarter extended Pesaro’s lead to 67-78. Pesaro continued to build on this momentum in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing the 93-75 win.
Key Performers for Pesaro
Matteo Tambone led Pesaro in scoring with 25 points, while Lorenzo Bucarelli added 14. Johnson also contributed significantly with 17 points. Virginio added 16 points for the winning side.
Looking Ahead for Mestre
Gemini Mestre will gaze to bounce back as they prepare to host Brindisi on Saturday at 8:00 PM. The team is hoping for strong support from fans at the Taliercio arena.
Game Statistics
Gemini Mestre: Bechi 7, Bonacini 5, Knight 15, Stewart Jr 10, Kadjividi 2, Aromando 14, Scarponi 0, Giordano 10, Reggiani 0, Parravicini 12.
Libertas Pesaro: Johnson 17, Maretto 3, Tambone 25, Bucarelli 14, Fainke 0, Reginato 2, Trucchetti 8, Sakine 0, Bertini 8, Virginio 16.
Referees: Terranova, Giunta, and Biondi.
Key Stats: Mestre shot 18/27 from the free-throw line, while Pesaro went 21/23. Mestre made 15 of 37 two-point attempts, compared to Pesaro’s 24 of 40. From three-point range, Mestre was 9/28, and Pesaro was 8/24. Mestre secured 42 rebounds (Aromando with 8), while Pesaro had 36 (Bertini with 7). Mestre recorded 12 assists (Stewart Jr., Bechi, Reggiani, Knight and Bonacini with 2 each), and Pesaro had 13 (Bucarelli with 5).
FAQ
Q: Who won the game between Gemini Mestre and Victoria Libertas Pesaro?
A: Victoria Libertas Pesaro won the game 93-75.
Q: How many points did Simone Aromando score?
A: Simone Aromando scored 14 points and had 8 rebounds.
Q: Who was the top scorer for Victoria Libertas Pesaro?
A: Matteo Tambone was the top scorer for Victoria Libertas Pesaro with 25 points.
Q: When will Gemini Mestre play their next game?
A: Gemini Mestre will play Brindisi on Saturday at 8:00 PM.
