Ascoli and Empoli draw 1-1 in Serie B matchup

In Serie B football, Ascoli and Empoli played to a 1-1 draw. Empoli took an early lead in the 14th minute through Ceesay following a defensive error, but Ascoli equalized in the 26th minute with a volley from Rizzo. Ascoli manager Tomei noted that while his team performed well, they lacked clinical finishing, whereas Empoli manager Matteo Andreoletti emphasized the need for greater defensive compactness following a recent loss to Palermo.

In basketball, Reale Mutua Torino secured a significant comeback victory against Valtur Brindisi. Despite trailing by 18 points (60-42) in the second quarter, Torino staged a late rally to win 85-81. Harvey led the scoring for Torino with 20 points, while Brindisi struggled to maintain their early advantage in the final quarter.