Avellino Basket defeats Vigevano 87-69 in season opener

Halley Campania Avellino Basket secured a decisive 87-69 victory against Elachem Vigevano in their season opener at the PalaDelMauro. The home team established early dominance, leading 28-9 after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 54-24 by halftime.

Blake Francis led the scoring for Avellino with 31 points. Other notable contributors included Lucas Fresno and Marco Mollura, who both scored 11 points. Despite a mid-game rally by Vigevano that narrowed the gap in the third quarter, Avellino maintained control to secure the win.

Coach Di Carlo noted the team's strong start but highlighted a need for improved concentration during the second half of the match. He also mentioned the integration of Owens, who is returning from injury.