By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
In control for most of the game, Virtus Segafredo Bologna got into a safe distance late in the fourth quarter to settle with an 85-74 victory versus Umana Reyer Venice in Virtus Segafredo Arena on Sunday.
Behind a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double, Georgian Tornike Shengelia paved the way for a win in Round 18 of Italy’s LBA UnipolSai Regular Season. In addition to Will Clyburn and Ante Zizic unavailable due to injuries, newcomer Justin Holiday has yet to be cleared to debut with Vu Nere.
On the losing end, Kyle Wiltjer produced a game-high 20 points, including five triples.
Hitting 17/33 from beyond the arc, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan was comfortable in a win, 119-92, against Openjobmetis Varese in Unipol Forum. Zach LeDay stood out with 26 points and Shavon Shields followed with 20 points.
With Fabien Causeur, Nikola Mirotic, and Josh Nebo on the injury list, Leandro Bolmaro was rested. In contrast, Ousmane Diop returned from a thigh injury but did not get on the board over nine minutes in his first appearances after nearly one month on the sidelines.
In Il T Quotidiano Arena, Dolomiti Energia Trento edged out Trapani Shark, 83-80, for the sole lead in the LBA standings.
LBA Round 18
UnaHotels Reggio Emilia – Vanoli Cremona 78-51
Trieste – Bertram Derthona Tortona 86-72
Napoli – Germani Brescia 90-85
Givova Scafati – Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari 98-82
Estra Pistoia – NutriBullet Treviso 84-90
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – Openjobmetis Varese 119-92
Dolomiti Energia Trento – Trapani Shark 83-80
Virtus Segafredo Bologna – Umana Reyer Venice 85-74
STANDINGS: Dolomiti Energia Trento 28 (14-4), Trapani Shark 26 (13-5), Virtus Segafredo Bologna 26 (13-5), Germani Brescia 26 (13-5), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 24 (12-6)…
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