By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Shavon Shields scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds as Olimpia Milano defeated Virtus Bologna 93 – 86 in overtime to move to the 2025 Italian SuperCup Final.
With Milano down 83 – 80, Quinn Ellis drained the 3-pointer at the buzzer of regulation to force the extra period for Milano. Carsen Edwards had previously hit a triple to put Virtus up by three with 18 seconds remaining in the quarter.
Milano started the overtime with a 6-0 run and never looked back.
Edwards poured 21 points for Virtus. Saliou Niang added 14 points and Alessandro Pajola scored 13 and grabbed seven rebounds.
Zach LeDay helped in Milano’s win with 18 points and six rebounds. Leandro Bolmaro posted 13 points and 12 boards.
Milano will play against Germani Brescia Sunday (28/9) in the Final. The latter advanced by beating Trento 88 – 75.