Virtus Bologna progressed to the next round of the Italy Basketball Cup with an 83-73 win over Napoli Basket on February 20, 2026. The favored Bologna side controlled the game for large periods to secure a ten-point victory. Utilizing their defensive intensity, Bologna limited Napoli's offensive options and generated easy baskets in transition. Napoli stayed competitive through the third quarter, but a pivotal run by Bologna at the start of the fourth extended the lead to a comfortable margin. Napoli's late push narrowed the gap slightly, but the outcome was never in serious doubt, allowing Virtus Bologna to advance as expected from the cup tie.