Fenerbahçe Tarfin defeats Virtus Bologna 78-68 in EuroLeague opener

Fenerbahçe Tarfin opened the 2026-2027 EuroLeague season with a 78-68 victory over Virtus Bologna at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall. Despite a competitive first half where the score was 39-38 in favor of the Turkish side, Virtus Bologna briefly took a seven-point lead in the third quarter. However, Fenerbahçe responded with a 13-0 run to reclaim momentum.

Fenerbahçe's victory was fueled by strong performances from Teائل Horton-Tucker, who led with 13 points, and Braxton Key, who recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds. Other key contributors included Baldwin and Shields with 12 points each. For Virtus Bologna, Marcus Carr led the scoring with 12 points.

Following the match, Fenerbahçe head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius noted the team's ability to win despite poor three-point shooting (3 for 21). Virtus Bologna coach Alex Mumbrú attributed the loss to a lack of physical endurance and decision-making in the final quarter. The win extends Fenerbahçe's winning streak to six matches.