EA7 Olimpia Milano triumphed in the Supercoppa LBA, defeating Virtus Olidata Bologna in an exciting overtime. Coach Ettore Messina's team rallied in the final moments of the game, securing a victory that marks an important start to the season. Virtus, led by Coach Sergio Scariolo, dominated much of the match but suffered a decisive blow in the closing seconds. With a three-pointer from Ellis, Virtus relinquished the lead and faced an unexpected overtime.
The first quarter was characterized by perfect balance, with Bolmaro and LeDay scoring for Olimpia, while Niang and Pajola responded for Virtus. The game saw a succession of spectacular plays, with EA7 maintaining pressure thanks to Brown and Shields. Despite Virtus's attempts to extend the score, Milano stayed close, finishing the first half with a score of 45-42.
In the third quarter, Pajola led a surge for Virtus, but EA7 responded with determination. The game remained balanced until the end, with Shields scoring crucial points to keep Milano's hopes alive. In the final minutes, tension rose as both teams sought to prevail.
With the score tied at 80-80, EA7 had the chance to close the game, but the final shot did not find the bottom of the net. Overtime saw Milano dominate, with Shields hitting two crucial three-pointers. In the end, EA7 Olimpia Milano clinched the Supercoppa LBA, marking an important victory for the 2025-2026 season.