Virtus Bologna grinded out a 74-66 road win against Pallacanestro Trieste in Lega Basket Serie A action on December 30, 2025. The visiting favorites relied on their trademark defensive solidity and experience to overcome a stubborn Trieste side in a low-scoring contest. Trieste, energized by their home crowd, played intense defense and kept the game within a possession for much of the first three quarters. Bologna's offensive execution was not at its fluent best, but their defense never wavered, forcing Trieste into difficult shots. The turning point came early in the fourth quarter when Bologna's star forward scored five quick points in a personal run to extend the lead to eight. Trieste's offense then went cold, failing to score for over four minutes, which allowed Bologna to control the tempo and close out the game from the free-throw line. The victory allowed Virtus Bologna to keep pressure on the league leaders. The Bologna coach acknowledged it was not a pretty win but stressed the importance of securing points on the road in a tough environment.