BATTIPAGLIA, Italy (Interstat) — Libertas Livorno defeated Battipaglia 79-70 on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game. Libertas Livorno trailed 17-16 after the first quarter, led 34-31 at halftime and 61-53 after three quarters before closing with an 18-17 fourth-quarter edge. Libertas Livorno improved to 3-2, while Battipaglia fell to 1-3. Gianna Dominique led Battipaglia with 37 minutes, 19 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one block. Adrianna Smith was Libertas Livorno’s top star, finishing with 34 minutes, 12 points and 19 rebounds. Jodie Cornelie Sigmundova added 32 minutes, 13 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Noelani Cornfield had 33 minutes, 15 points, six rebounds and three assists for Battipaglia. Vivien Borondy contributed 32 minutes, 17 points, five rebounds and one assist for Libertas Livorno. Esther Fokke posted 32 minutes, 14 points and six rebounds for Battipaglia. Qadashah Hoppie had 35 minutes, 18 points, one rebound, one assist and one block for Libertas Livorno. Allie Palmieri finished with 37 minutes, eight points, 10 rebounds and one assist for Battipaglia. Caterina Gilli added 12 minutes, four points, three rebounds and one assist for Libertas Livorno.