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Bertram Derthona Tortona delivered an upset for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the Italian Cup semi-finals.

2-pointers this season

58%23,5Points made:23,5Accuracy:58,0%Place in standings:3Record max:31Record min:19Most made 2FGs:Mam JaitehTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

They overtook EuroCup's squad 94-82 (24-18, 26-23, 30-15, 14-26) and will meet AX Armani Exchange Milan in the final match.

Tortona got promoted to the top Italian division only this season.

Tortona have shown bad signs for Virtus already in the first quarter, running away from Sergio Scariolo's men by 10 points (24-14). After a 12-0 run in the second, Tortona's advantage reached 17 points (38-21).

Even though Virtus came within 9 points (41-50) before the break, Tortona pushed the accelerator pedal once more in the third period. They opened the second half with an 8-0 run and built the same 17-point lead, which grew up to 24 (80-56) at the end of the third quarter.

Virtus tried to rescue themselves in the fourth but their 14-0 spurt was not enough (74-86) to achieve something more.

Ariel Filloy was the top scorer for the winners, posting 18 points (3/6 2PT, 3/7 3PT, 3/3 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 19 PIR.

Mam Jaiteh led the route for Virtus, registering 15 points (6/6 2PT, 3/4 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 block, and 25 PIR.

Tortona: Ariel Filloy 18 (5 REB),J.P. Macura 18, Jamarr Sanders 16, Bruno Mascolo 15 (7 REB), Mike Daum 12.

Virtus: Marco Belinelli 18, Kyle Weems 17, Mam Jaiteh 15 (9 REB), Isaia Cordinier 10 (5 REB).

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