Ueb Gesteco Cividale, a blow in Mestre: Venetians defeated 79-78

WATCH THE VIDEO REPORT . Deshawn Freeman's return benefits a super Ueb Gesteco Cividale team, who return from Mestre with a victory that boosts points and morale. The American's 19 points, on his league debut after having already worn the Ducali jersey in the Super Cup, combined with Lucio Redivo's 17, allowed coach Stefano Pillastrini's boys to narrowly defeat the home team at the end of a thrilling game, tense until the very end. The visitors' rocket start proved decisive, going into halftime with a crucial five-point lead, then holding off a third-quarter comeback from Curry and his teammates. Francesco Ferrari also made a significant contribution in the final ten minutes, particularly from distance. And at the buzzer, the Cividale team exploded with joy.

The victory in this seventh matchday of the championship allows Ueb Gesteco to join the Venetians at 6 points in the bottom of the table.