The guests paid for Green’s absence and too many turnovers. The only flaw in the evening in Bologna is Morgan’s injury
Virtus closes the 26th round of Serie A by beating Cantù, 89-79 in front of the Bologna crowd. The V-Blacks return to victory after 8 defeats between the championship and Euroleague. Sensational performance from Edwards, who closed on 34 (7/12 from 3). First victory for Jakovljevic as head coach of Olidata, who returns to the top of the table. The only flaw of the evening at the Virtus Arena for the hosts is Morgan’s exit due to injury. Cantù pays for the absence of Green, unavailable due to injury and too many turnovers (17). 17th knockout for De Raffaele’s men, who are expected in the derby with Varese in the next round.
edwards dominant
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Virtus started very well, thanks to a couple of triples from Edwards and five points in a row from Alston. Bologna reaches +10 in the first quarter and extends the lead to +15 in the second period. Edwards is the absolute protagonist of the match, 23 points, 4/6 from 3 in the 20th minute. Cantù responds with Bortolani and Sneed who trigger Ballo in the area. The Lombardy center is ready (10 points in the 20th minute). Thanks to good offensive rebounding work, Acqua San Bernardo returns to -9, but a support on the glass from the usual Edwards secures the score at 50-39 at the end of the first half.
too many lost
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Bologna continues to manage the match even at the start of the second half, despite the 7/13 from the visitors’ field, which continues to make itself felt in the rebound (10 in the third period alone). De Raffaele’s men lose too many balls (7) and give a hand to the V-Blacks, who maintain control. The home team’s pace drops in the second half of the fourth period and Cantù gets closer. Fevrier’s free throws and a couple of 2-pointers by Sneed open an 8-0 break for the guests (79-75). Jakovljevic’s team senses the danger and finds clarity in attack. Alston, from three and Niang, near the basket, give the +9 back to Virtus. Edwards takes care of closing the matter, scoring a triple to make it +12 in the 39th minute. Olidata wins again.
Virtus: Edwards 34, Alston 17, Jallow 9
Cantù: Bortolani 17, Sneed 14, Ballo, Fevrier 10
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