Virtus Bologna completes undefeated preseason ahead of Supercoppa

Italian basketball teams are concluding their preseason preparations ahead of the new season. Virtus Bologna finished their preparation with a perfect record of four victories, including a recent 97-80 win against Maxima Roma at PalaDozza. Key performers for Virtus included Wendell Moore Jr., Derrick Alston Jr., and Rasheed Bello. The team now prepares for the Supercoppa Italiana against Armani Olimpia Milano.

In other matchups, Redel Viola Reggio Calabria secured a 73-69 victory over Orlandina in Capo d’Orlando, with coach Michele Carrea noting improvements in offensive identity. Reale Mutua Basket Torino also earned a preseason win, defeating A++ Massagno 82-72 in Asti.

In volleyball, Cucine Lube Civitanova demonstrated strong form with a 3-0 sweep against Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata. Meanwhile, Virtus (competing in the B Interregionale) secured a dominant 79-47 win over Baskers Forlimpopoli as they await their official league start in October.