Playoff Intensity Shifts to Scrivia as Derthona Aims to Even Series Against Schio

SCRIVIA, Italy (Interstat) — The Italian women’s basketball league playoff series between powerhouse Schio and underdog Derthona shifts to Scrivia for a critical Game 2 on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Schio, the visiting team for this contest, carries a 1-0 series lead and overwhelming momentum into the matchup.

Schio, boasting a dominant 31-7 record across all competitions this season, won Game 1 decisively, 85-69, on its home floor last Tuesday. Derthona, the home side with a 14-9 record, now faces a must-win scenario to avoid a daunting 2-0 series deficit.

The visitors are led by forward Maria Conde, who orchestrated the Game 1 victory with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes. Conde has been consistently productive, scoring in double figures in her last three outings. Schio has won three straight games and nine of its last ten, showcasing the form that has made it the league favorite.

Derthona will counter with forward Pallas Kunaiyi Akpanah, whose double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds) in the series opener was a bright spot. Akpanah has recorded double-doubles in two of her last three games and will be central to Derthona’s efforts to control the paint and slow Schio’s versatile attack.

Recent history heavily favors Schio, which has won the last three head-to-head meetings, including both regular-season matchups this season. Derthona’s last win against Schio dates to the previous campaign.

For Derthona to level the series, it must improve its offensive efficiency after shooting poorly in Game 1 and find a way to contain Schio’s balanced scoring, which saw three players reach double figures in the opener. The home-court advantage at PalaCastagnaretta in Scrivia provides a potential boost for a team needing a season-defining response.

Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday evening, with Schio looking to move within a game of advancing and Derthona fighting to extend its playoff life.