By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Virtus Bologna survives a scare in round 12 against Pesaro 87-82 (73-73). Bologna was on the verge of defeat, trailing five points (66-61) in the last two minutes.
The home team could not hold on. In OT, it was all Virtus. Tornike Shengelia led the way with a strong double-double performance. He scored 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Mouhammadou Jaiteh had 14 points and eight rebounds.
Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Dejan Kravic scored 20 points for the home side.
After an incredible win in Euroleague, Olimpia Milano remained on winning tracks in the national champions ship. Ettore Messina’s squad had no significant issues against Varese 96-84. Scoring 35 first-quarter points were enough to secure a victory, number 10 this season.
Brandon Davies led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds, and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot added 12 points. Colbey Ross scored 21 points in the losing effort.
Round up
Tortona – Treviso 90-95
Trieste – Trento 74-68
Venezia – Sassari 86-76
Milano – Varese 96-84
Pesaro – Virtus Bologna 82-87 (73-73) OT
Brindisi – Scafati 71-78
Basket Napoli – Verona 74-80
Brescia – Reggiana 84-77
Standings: Virtus Bologna 11-1, Milano 10-2, Tortona 8-4, Trento 7-5, Pesaro 7-5…