Colbey Ross poured in 25 points on 7-of-14 shooting and converted all 11 of his free throws, yet Trieste still fell 85–84 to Varese — a one-point defeat that underlined how individual brilliance can coexist with collective shortfall. The guard's 8 assists and 3 steals across 31 minutes kept Trieste competitive throughout, and his 11-for-11 night from the line demonstrated clinical execution in the moments that mattered most. But a 0-for-5 showing from three-point range and just 1 rebound illustrated the ceiling of what one player can achieve when the supporting cast falters. For Varese, the one-point margin spoke to a team that found just enough in a road contest to avoid being overwhelmed by Ross's individual performance.