Virtus Bologna Suffer Home Defeat to Zalgiris in EuroLeague

Virtus Bologna lost 91 to 74 to Zalgiris Kaunas in their EuroLeague game at home. It was the first defeat Paladozza had suffered in European competition this season. The home crowd's atmosphere was one of the most striking aspects of the match.

Head coach Alex Mumbrù congratulated the Lithuanian opponent after the game. He said Bologna started the first quarter well but then could not find their rhythm. He also stressed that the low percentage from three-point range had hurt the team's morale.

Mumbrù believes the adrenaline from the win in Milan may also have played a part. He said Zalgiris are a big and physical team that wanted to impose its own tempo on the game. He explained that the Lithuanian side pressed Bologna in the second half, both on offense and on defense.

Bologna have another match coming up soon. Mumbrù said the team's goal now is to make amends, and that they are focused on the next game.