VERONA, Italy (Interstat) — Alpo defeated Empoli 76-55 in an Italy A2 women’s basketball game Saturday at Verona. Alpo shot 24 of 65 from the field, including 6 of 23 from 3-point range, and made all 22 free throws. Empoli shot 21 of 80 overall and 3 of 28 from beyond the arc, but made all 10 free throws.

Alpo guard Antonia Peresson logged 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Francesca Parmesani added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Carlotta Rainis contributed 8 points and 4 assists, center Serena Soglia 10 points and 6 rebounds, and small forward Alice Gregori 9 points and 7 rebounds.

For Empoli, power forward Liga Vente had 14 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Sophia Lussignoli scored 13 points, point guard Giulia Ianezic 7 points and 6 rebounds, center Laura Manetti 2 points and 8 rebounds, and Dior Ndiaye 2 points and 7 rebounds.

Alpo improved to 21-7 while Empoli fell to 19-9. The teams meet again Wednesday at Empoli.