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Edwards’ 34 Lifts Virtus Bologna Past Cantù to Reclaim Serie A Lead

The result halts an eight-game skid across competitions.

Overview

  • Virtus Bologna beat Cantù 89-79 in the 26th round to stop an eight-game slide, though Morgan left with an injury.
  • Carsen Edwards led all scorers with 34 points on 7-of-12 shooting from three, driving the hosts from the start.
  • The victory was the first for Jakovljevic since he replaced Ivanovic as Virtus head coach.
  • Virtus moved back to the top of Serie A on 38 points, level with Germani Brescia after Brescia’s road win at Venezia.
  • Cantù remained third from bottom on 16 points after playing without Green and committing 17 turnovers, which stalled several rallies.