Gemini Mestre holds off visiting Brindisi for home victory
MESTRE, Italy (Interstat) — On Saturday, Gemini Mestre defeated visiting Brindisi 70-63. The teams were tied 31-31 at halftime, and Mestre took a 52-39 lead into the fourth quarter. Brindisi shot 24 of 65 from the floor, 6 of 33 from three-point range and 9 of 16 from the free-throw line. Gemini Mestre shot 21 of 59 from the floor, 6 of 22 from beyond the arc and 20 of 27 from the line. Each team grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Brindisi had seven assists and 11 turnovers; Mestre had five assists and 13 turnovers. Gabriele Miani led Brindisi with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Lorenzo Galmarini paced Mestre with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Keshawn Curry added 13 points and four assists for Mestre, Hasan Varence had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Costantino Bechi scored 10. Jacorey Williams added 11 points for Brindisi, and Riccardo Bolpin had eight points and eight rebounds. Brindisi fell to 4-3, while Mestre improved to 3-4.