Splendid Kevin Hervey and Milos Teodosic duo carries Virtus past Umana Reyer / News - Basketnews.com

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna (3-2) defeated Umana Reyer Venezia (2-3) 90-84 (24-15, 21-22, 24-22, 21-25) to come back to the victorious path after two 7DAYS EuroCup setbacks in a row.

Player of the Game EFF 31 Kevin Hervey Points 26 Accuracy 10-17 Rebounds 4 Assists 2

Virtus gained a double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter (22-12). Kevin Hervey and Isaia Cordinier were leading the way.

After the close second period, Virtus pushed the gas pedal at the start of the third quarter, arranging a 16-4 run and extending their advantage to 20 points (61-41). Kyle Weems and Kevin Hervey were the main contributors.

Umana Reyer immediately responded with a 10-0 spurt (51-61) and the same 10-point margin differed the teams after 30 minutes of playing time.

Even though Venezia managed to cut the deficit to just 3 points (81-84) with 1:39 to go, Kevin Hervey and Milos Teodosic buckets sealed the deal for Virtus.

For the winners, Kevin Hervey posted 26 points (7/11 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 3/6 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 turnover, 4 drawn fouls, and 31 PIR.

Milos Teodosic added 22 points (4/9 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 11/12 FT), 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 6 drawn fouls, and 22 PIR.

Michele Vitali was a bright spot for the losing side, registering 26 points (2/2 2PT, 5/7 3PT, 7/7 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 6 drawn fouls, and 36 PIR.

Virtus: Kevin Hervey 26 (4 REB, 4 STL), Milos Teodosic 22 (7 AST), Isaia Cordinier 13.

Umana Reyer: Michele Vitali 26 (5 REB), Austin Daye 15 (7 REB), Mitchell Watt 13.

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