Preview: Treviso Faces Uphill Battle at Bolzano in Italy A1 Women’s Basketball

BOLZANO, Italy (Interstat) — A stark contrast in fortunes will be on display Friday when the last-place Treviso visits playoff-contending Bolzano in an Italy A1 women’s professional basketball matchup.

The game, scheduled for April 3, 2026, in Bolzano, pits a Treviso squad mired in a difficult season against a Bolzano team positioning itself for the postseason. Treviso enters with a record of 2-20 across all competitions, having lost 11 consecutive games. Bolzano sits at 15-8 and is coming off a decisive road victory.

The teams’ first meeting this season on Dec. 20, 2025, resulted in a 68-52 home loss for Treviso, underscoring the challenge they face. Treviso’s struggles were epitomized in its most recent outing, a lopsided 89-36 defeat to Matelica on March 28.

Treviso’s primary hope rests with guard Fabiana Prete, who has been a bright spot during the losing streak. She scored 18 points in the loss to Matelica and will need another high-output performance to keep her team competitive.

Bolzano counters with forward Preslava Koleva, a consistent force who is averaging 16.3 points over her last three games. She posted 20 points and four rebounds in the team’s 69-53 win at Ancona last Saturday. She is supported by a balanced lineup featuring guards Licia Schwienbacher and Alice Malintoppi, who combined for 25 points in that victory.

While Bolzano has shown vulnerability in recent road losses to Faenza and Cagliari, its form at home has been stronger. The team will be heavily favored against a Treviso side that has allowed an average of 86.4 points during its 11-game skid.

The matchup presents a clear opportunity for Bolzano to solidify its standing and for Treviso to search for a rare positive result against a top-half opponent. Tipoff is Friday evening in Bolzano.