By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Virtus Segafredo Bologna has now lost four of its last five games across all competitions.
Ivanović’s side had a chance to return to winning ways against Trieste on the road but instead suffered its fourth consecutive defeat, falling 85-78.
Toko Shengelia led Virtus with 25 points and seven rebounds, while Will Clyburn added 20 points. However, their efforts weren’t enough, as only Matt Morgan provided additional support with 13 points, while the rest of the team combined for just 20 points.
On the other side, Markel Brown led Trieste with 18 points and seven rebounds, followed by Denzel Valentine with 17 points. Jeff Brooks added 13, while Michele Ruzzier contributed 11 points along with nine assists. Jarrod Uthoff recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
On Sunday, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan edged out Dolomiti Energia Trento, 89-87, in Unipol Forum. Matching Jordan Ford and Anthony Lamb at a game-high 18 points, Nikola Mirotic connected a clutch three-pointer with 57 seconds on the clock, after his side dropped a double-digit lead. Both sides are now 16-7 in Italy’s LBA UnipolSai Regular Season.
Tied in first place before Round 23, Trapani Shark took down Germani Brescia, 94-88, in PalaShark earlier Sunday.
LBA Round 23
Trieste – Virtus Segafredo Bologna 85-78
Trapani Shark – Germani Brescia 94-88
Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari – Vanoli Cremona 93-89
Bertram Derthona Tortona – Estra Pistoia 94-68
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – Dolomiti Energia Trento 89-87
Givova Scafati – Napoli 81-91
UnaHotels Reggio Emilia – Umana Reyer Venice 87-92
NutriBullet Treviso – Openjobmetis Varese 88-86
STANDINGS: Trapani Shark 34 (17-6), Virtus Segafredo Bologna 32 (16-7), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 32 (16-7), Germani Brescia 32 (16-7), Dolomiti Energia Trento 32 (16-7)…