Virtus Bologna defeated Maxima Roma 98-89 in an intense LBA matchup at the PalaDozza, overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final quarter behind Marcus Carr’s 21 points. Head coach Alex Mumbrù’s squad secured the victory after a frantic 33-21 fourth-quarter surge, while Mario Cotelli’s visiting side fell just short of an upset on one of the league’s toughest road floors.
Maxima Roma Recovers from Early Virtus Lead
The hosts established control early through physical rebounding and sharp shooting, building a 25-16 lead by the end of the opening period behind contributions from Ferrari and Diouf. Maxima Roma responded decisively in the second quarter with a 26-12 run anchored by Brown’s paint scoring alongside the energy of Lemar and Moon. Virtus struggled immensely from beyond the arc in the period, converting just one of ten three-point attempts as the visitors claimed a 42-37 halftime advantage.
Third-Quarter Momentum Swings
Bologna seized momentum immediately after the break, manufacturing a 14-5 run ignited by Frazier and Klintman to reclaim the lead at 51-45. Roma absorbed the blow and answered immediately in a high-scoring frame, exchanging leads repeatedly before Veronesi sank a buzzer-beater to put the visitors ahead 68-65 entering the final ten minutes.
Fourth-Quarter Heroics Decide the Outcome
Roma extended its advantage to 81-70 early in the fourth quarter, forcing Mumbrù to call a timeout. Marcus Carr then took over the game, scoring 16 of his 21 points in the final period. Supported by Klintman’s 15 points and Hackett’s veteran presence, Virtus drew level at 83-83 before Carr completed a crucial three-point play to make it 92-89, allowing the hosts to pull away in the closing moments.
Virtus Bologna Dominates Fourth Quarter Shooting Statistics
Virtus Bologna finished the contest shooting 48 percent from the field on 32-of-66 shooting, while Maxima Roma shot 42 percent on 27-of-63. The home side distributed 27 assists compared to Roma’s 18. In the decisive fourth quarter, Bologna shot 69 percent from the floor (11-of-16) and converted 89 percent of its free throw attempts.
Match Box Score Statistics
Quarterly progression scores: 25-16, 37-42, 65-68, 98-89. Individual quarter breakdowns: 25-16, 12-26, 28-26, 33-21.
Point contributors for VIRTUS BOLOGNA included Carr with 21, Frazier with 16, Klintman with 15, Diarra with 10, Diouf with 8, Ferrari with 8, Moore with 8, Edwards with 5, Hackett with 5, and Baldasso with 2, while Baiocchi did not enter (NE). Coach: Alex Mumbrù.
Players registering points for MAXIMA ROMA were Lemar 18, Moon 13, Brown 12, Veronesi 11, Bilan 10, Alibegovic 8, Camara 7, Holiday 6, Ryan 2, and Wheatle 2, with Bresciani NE and Bonacini NE. Coach: Mario Cotelli.
Virtus Bologna returns to LBA competition following this home victory at the PalaDozza.
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