Aquila Trento suffered a 96-86 defeat against Tofas Bursa in the seventh round of the Eurocup on Wednesday, extending the Italian team’s recent losing streak.
The match, held at the BTS Arena, saw the visitors pull away in the final period after a competitive start.
RaiNews reported that the contest remained balanced for three quarters, with the teams separated by only a single point heading into the final frame. In the closing minutes, however, the Trento offense faltered under the pressure of turnovers and rushed shot selection, allowing the Turkish side to secure the decisive lead.
Despite the team loss, Aquila Trento saw productive individual performances from Anthony Lamb—referred to in local reports as Bigelow—and Charles Brown. The two players contributed 20 and 19 points respectively to lead the Trento scoring effort.
The report noted that other key players for the Italian side struggled to find their rhythm during the critical moments of the game. This inconsistency hindered the team’s ability to maintain pace with the Tofas Bursa offense, which was coached by former Trento head coach Massimo Cancellieri.
Following the result, Aquila Trento remains at two wins and five losses in the current Eurocup group phase. The team currently faces an uphill battle to improve its standing in the tournament as the group stage progresses.
Conversely, Tofas Bursa has solidified its position near the top of the group standings. The Turkish club now holds a record of six wins and one loss, maintaining a strong trajectory toward the next round of competition.
Trento faces a challenging schedule ahead as they prepare to host Virtus Bologna this Sunday. The game, set to take place at the palazzetto of via Fersina, represents a difficult test for the squad.
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