Schio vs. Broni
BRONI, Italy (Interstat) — A lopsided Euroleague Women matchup arrives in Broni on Sunday when the last-place home side hosts league powerhouse Schio.
Schio (29-7 across all competitions) enters riding a dominant 77-57 victory over this same Broni team just four days earlier, on March 25. The visitors have won eight of their last 10 games and sit atop the standings. In contrast, Broni (7-14) is mired in a slump, having lost four consecutive games and eight of its last 10.
The recent head-to-head history underscores the challenge facing Broni. Schio has won the last three meetings by an average margin of 36.3 points, including an 87-44 rout in Broni last October.
A key player to watch for Schio is forward Jessica Shepard, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday’s win over Broni. She is averaging 12.7 points and 12.0 rebounds over her last three contests. For Broni, guard Martina Crippa will be relied upon to generate offense. She led her team with 11 points, five rebounds and five assists in the recent loss to Schio.
In the March 25 matchup, Schio’s balance was overwhelming. Alongside Shepard, Maria Conde scored a team-high 16 points and Marieme Badiane added 12. Broni struggled to find consistent scoring beyond Crippa’s output.
Schio’s formidable record includes notable victories over Euroleague opponents like Bourges. Broni’s season has been defined by offensive struggles, failing to reach 60 points in six of their last seven defeats.
The game tips off Sunday at Broni’s home arena. Based on current form and historical dominance, Schio is the heavy favorite to extend its winning streak in the series as it continues its pursuit of a Euroleague Women title.