MESTRE, Italy (Interstat) — Visiting Sassari defeated Gemini Mestre 87-74 on Saturday, using timely three-point shooting and a late defensive stand to secure the road win. Sassari led 25-21 after the first quarter, 44-36 at halftime and 62-47 after three quarters. Gemini Mestre rallied with 27 points in the fourth, but Sassari answered with 25 to preserve the margin. Sassari shot 12 of 25 from 3-point range and 15 of 20 from the free-throw line. Gemini Mestre shot 10 of 29 from beyond the arc and 18 of 25 from the line. Sassari recorded 4 offensive rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, while committing 10 turnovers and 25 fouls. Gemini Mestre had 8 offensive rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks, with 10 turnovers and 18 fouls. Sassari improved to 2-1, while Gemini Mestre fell to 1-2. Sassari will next host Baltur Centu, while Gemini Mestre travels to Rimini.