Varese snaps undefeated streak of Virtus Bologna, Olimpia Milan wins

2024-11-10T21:03:57+00:00 2024-11-10T22:42:32+00:00.

Giannis Askounis

10/Nov/24 21:03

Eurohoops.net
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Following the first loss of Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Dolomiti Energia Trento sits alone on top of the LBA UnipolSai standings

By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

Struggling for large stretches, Virtus Segafredo Bologna surrendered to Openjobmetis Varese, 104-95, in Itelyum Arena on Sunday.

Reigning MVP of Italy’s LBA UnipolSai, Marco Belinelli recorded 23 points with 8/12 from the field, including five three-pointers, but his side was forced down to 6-1. Tornike Shengelia followed with 19 points.

Returning to action after missing nearly two weeks, Daniel Hackett had nine points in 22 minutes. In contrast, Isaia Cordinier sat out along with injured teammate Devontae Cacok.

Behind a career-high 28 points by Matteo Librizzi, the team coached by Herman Mandole jumped to 2-5, snapping the undefeated streak of the visitors in the 2024-25 Regular Season. The 22-year-old guard went for 8/12 from the field, including five triples. Jaron Johnson posted an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Earlier in Unipol Forum, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan went from a 20-point lead to surviving at the buzzer and edging out Umana Reyer Venice, 79-78. Up to 17 points for the team coached by Neven Spahija, Jordan Parks missed a three-pointer as time ran out.

Responsible for 3/4 in a team total of 10/18 three-pointers, Nenad Dimitrijevic stood out with a 17-point, 10-assist double-double. Also, David McCormack recovered from an injury in his right knee and missing three weeks of action with four points over nine minutes. Fabien Causeur, Ousmane Diop, Josh Nebo, and Shavon Shields were ruled out for the Round 7 contest.

LBA Round 7

UnaHotels Reggio Emilia – Bertram Derthona Tortona 86-82
Dolomiti Energia Trento – Trieste 76-68
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – Umana Reyer Venice 79-78
NutriBullet Treviso – Givova Scafati 104-75
Vanoli Cremona – Germani Brescia 89-100
Trapani Shark – Napoli 95-85
Openjobmetis Varese – Virtus Segafredo Bologna 104-95
Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari – Estra Pistoia 77-75

STANDINGS: Dolomiti Energia Trento 14 (7-0),Virtus Segafredo Bologna 12 (6-1), Trapani Shark 10 (5-2), Trieste 10 (5-2), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 10 (5-2), Germani Brescia 10 (5-2)…

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