Analysis · Lega Basket Serie A, round 5

Scafati earn a first win and leave Trento seventh

Charlie Moore scored 28 as Scafati won the second half to beat Trento 87-81 and leave the visitors seventh at 3-2.

Scafati · Scafati 87-81 Trento

Charlie Moore

Longobardi Scafati BasketItalian Lega Basket Serie A

Points
28
Rebounds
5
Assists
8
Threes
6/7
PIR
28

Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-24

Scafati's second-half comeback and what it means for the table

Scafati's 87-81 win over Trento, built in the second half, gives them a first victory and a 1-4 record. They sit 15th of 16, while Trento drop to 3-2 and seventh.

The result ends a run of four defeats for Scafati, whose form now reads L, L, L, L, W. For Trento it is a second loss in five rounds, and it follows a pair of wins.

Above them, Virtus Bologna lead at 4-0, with Olimpia Milano, Napoli and Venezia all on 3-1. Trento have lost ground on that group in round 5.

Standings after the game
TeamWon-lostLast games
1. Virtus Costa Bologna4-0W W W W
2. Armani Olimpia Milano3-1W L W W
3. Napoli Basketball3-1W W W L
4. Umana Reyer Venezia3-1W W L W
7. Dolomiti Energia Trentino3-2W L W W L
15. Longobardi Scafati Basket1-4L L L L W
Source: TeamKeys, Italian Lega Basket Serie A 2026-10-24
Longobardi Scafati Basket against Dolomiti Energia Trentino, in the official video.

How Scafati came back against Trento

Scafati trailed after each of the first two quarters, then took the third 24-19 and the fourth 25-17. Trento had won the opening periods 26-22 and 19-16.

The fourth quarter settled it. Scafati's 25 points in that period were their best return of the night, while Trento's 17 were their lowest.

Mezie Offurum backed the push with 20 points in 27 minutes, including 7/9 at the line. Ze'Rik Onyema added 10 rebounds and 3 steals in 35 minutes, and Brandon Johnson chipped in 7 rebounds and 2 steals.

Best players of the game
PlayerPointsPIR
Charlie Moore (Scafati)2828
Mezie Offurum (Scafati)2015
Quincy Olivari (Trento)1814
Charlie Brown Jr. (Trento)1613
Jordan Philippe Bayehe (Trento)1212
Brandon Johnson (Scafati)610
Source: TeamKeys, Italian Lega Basket Serie A 2026-10-24. PIR: performance index rating.

Charlie Moore's 28 points and 6/7 from three

Charlie Moore decided the game with 28 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds in 34 minutes, for a PIR of 28. His 6/7 from beyond the arc was the shooting line Trento could not contain.

He also went 4/9 inside the arc and 2/4 from the free-throw line. His 4 turnovers were the only blemish on a night when he carried Scafati's offence as scorer and passer.

Nobody else in the box score matched either his 28 points or his 8 assists. Bruno Mascolo, with 4, was the next best passer on the floor.

Where Trento fell short in Scafati

Trento had scorers but could not protect their lead: Quincy Olivari posted 18 points in 23 minutes and Charlie Brown Jr. added 16. Neither could answer Moore late on.

Brown Jr. hit 4/6 from three but committed 4 turnovers. Olivari shot 3/6 from deep and 3/3 at the line, making the most of limited minutes.

Off the bench, Jordan Philippe Bayehe gave 12 points and 6 rebounds, going 2/2 from three and 4/4 at the line. He ranked 49th of 107 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026.

Scafati vs BC Roma and Trento vs Maxima Roma: what comes next

Both teams return on 1 November 2026: Scafati face BC Roma and Trento meet Maxima Roma. Each game carries weight at opposite ends of the table.

For Scafati, the task is to build on a first win from 15th place. Trento, at 3-2 in seventh, need a response to stay in touch with the 3-1 group behind Virtus Bologna.

Statistics from the official box score of round 5 of the 2026/2027 Lega Basket Serie A regular season, played on 24 October 2026.

Questions people ask

Who was the top scorer in Scafati vs Trento?

Charlie Moore led all scorers with 28 points in 34 minutes for Scafati. He shot 6/7 from three, 4/9 inside the arc and 2/4 from the line, adding 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Mezie Offurum added 20, while Quincy Olivari top-scored for Trento with 18.

Where are Scafati and Trento in the Serie A table?

After round 5, Scafati are 15th of 16 with a 1-4 record, their win over Trento being their first of the season. Trento are seventh at 3-2. Virtus Bologna lead at 4-0, with Olimpia Milano, Napoli and Venezia all on 3-1.

When do Scafati and Trento play next?

Both teams are back in action on 1 November 2026. Scafati, now 1-4 after beating Trento 87-81, face BC Roma. Trento, 3-2 and seventh after the defeat, take on Maxima Roma as they try to stay close to the top four.

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