SEM Massagno secured a convincing 91-73 victory over Rego Basel in the SB League on 26 September 2026. The result shifted momentum for both sides, with the visitors finally breaking their hoodoo against the home side. Rego Basel had dominated their previous three meetings, winning 89-86, 112-82 and 92-87 respectively. And here's the thing — this time the script flipped entirely.
The home side started with confidence, sitting third in the table after 24 games with 14 wins. But SEM Massagno, languishing in sixth with nine victories, refused to be intimidated. By then, the visitors had turned their recent form around, having lost four of their last five before this match. They punished Rego Basel's defensive transitions with precision.
Rego Basel's recent struggles were evident. Three straight defeats against Lions Geneva — 76-93, 64-85 and 67-84 — had exposed vulnerabilities. To be fair, they had shown resilience with an 84-82 win just days before that losing streak. But against SEM Massagno, those cracks showed through. The visitors controlled the tempo, extending their unbeaten run to three games.
The statistics told a straightforward story. SEM Massagno outscored Rego Basel by 18 points, demonstrating superior execution in the final quarter. The home side's shooting percentage dropped from 48% to 39% after the break, while the visitors maintained consistency throughout. Rego Basel's three-point accuracy fell below 30% in the second half, a stark contrast to their 42% efficiency earlier.
The implications for both teams are clear. Rego Basel remains third with 24 games played, but the gap to leaders has narrowed. SEM Massagno climbs to fifth place, closing the distance on fourth. By then, the psychological barrier between these sides had vanished. What once looked like a one-sided rivalry now feels evenly matched.
