Brindisi secured a narrow victory over Urania Milano, winning 84-81 in Serie A2 on Sunday afternoon. The result keeps the hosts in seventh place while the visitors remain thirteen points adrift at the bottom half of the table. A sell-out crowd saw the game through to its conclusion without major incident.
We had tipped the home side to prevail, placing 58 per cent confidence on Brindisi before tip-off. That assessment proved correct, though the margin was tighter than many expected. Urania Milano never truly went away, keeping things within reach until the final moments.
Brindisi arrived with momentum from their 66-59 victory over Cremona last month, though they have also shown vulnerability in away fixtures this season. Milano's recent form has been inconsistent, falling to Sassari 70-68 on their last outing but capable of high-scoring performances against weaker opposition.
The two teams meet again in what could prove significant for both campaigns. Brindisi's seven-point cushion above the mid-table cut-off offers some breathing room, while Milano's position suggests a difficult run-in. Twenty-two wins from thirty-six games represents steady progress for the hosts, but consistency remains the question.
The result means Brindisi extend their unbeaten run to two matches, while Urania Milano's struggles continue. The gap between them in the standings now stands at six places, though the difference in points tells a different story about how competitive this division has become.
