Olimpia Milano secured the Italian Supercup title by defeating Umana Reyer Venezia 94-87 after an intense overtime battle at the Nova Arena, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Eurosport.
A Familiar Finish to Open the Campaign
The Italian basketball season began precisely where the previous one left off. Milano carried the momentum of last season’s domestic sweep into the Supercup final, yet they had to weather a ferocious challenge from Venezia. According to match reports, the reigning champions raced out of the gates with an 8-22 run in the opening period to establish a commanding early cushion. Moses Wright set the tone immediately, finishing the first half with 15 points, supported by six points from teammate Facundo Bolmaro as Milano carried a 32-42 advantage into intermission.
Venezia’s Resilient Comeback and Overtime Drama
Despite falling behind by double digits, Reyer Venezia refused to fold. The club clawed their way back into the contest on multiple occasions, neutralizing Milano’s lead and forcing extra time when regulation ended in a 79-79 deadlock, as noted by Sky Sport. Venezia even surged ahead by two points with just 26 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, putting immense pressure on the favorites. However, Milano regrouped during the extra session, outscoring their opponents decisively in overtime to seal the 94-87 victory and slam the door on Venezia’s upset bid.
Trophy Milestone for the Armani Era
This latest triumph adds significant historical weight to the club’s trophy room. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, this marks the 19th trophy of the Armani era and the 57th overall title in the club’s history, cementing Milano’s status as the most decorated organization in Italian basketball. Furthermore, the victory places Milano alone at the top of the Supercup all-time leaderboard with seven titles. For head coach Peppe Poeta, the win represents his third major trophy in less than a year on the Milano bench.
Moses Wright Dominates the MVP Campaign
Moses Wright proved unstoppable across the entire tournament weekend. Before his explosive scoring display in the final, Wright delivered a massive 20-point, 8-rebound performance in the semifinals to push Milano past Virtus Bologna 80-71, a result detailed by Eurosport. Carrying that stellar form into the championship match, Wright’s interior presence and relentless scoring earned him the tournament MVP award, rewarding the team’s investment and dictating the tempo against Venezia’s frontcourt.
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