Tezenis Verona Snatches Road Win at Fortitudo Bologna in Serie A2 Thriller

In a tightly contested Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2 encounter on May 23, 2026, Tezenis Verona escaped with a dramatic 75–74 victory over Fortitudo Bologna on the road. The win was a crucial one for Verona’s playoff push, while Bologna suffered a painful last-second loss.

Match Overview

The game featured a grinding defensive battle in the first half. Neither team could establish a comfortable lead, with Verona holding a slim 36–34 advantage at the break. Fortitudo came out stronger in the third quarter, outscoring Verona 24–18 to take a 58–54 lead into the final frame.

Verona clawed back in the fourth, setting up a nail-biting finish. With 12 seconds left, Fortitudo led 74–73. Verona’s point guard drove the floor, drew a foul, and hit both free throws to put Verona ahead 75–74. Fortitudo’s last-second three-pointer rimmed out, giving Verona the road win.

Key Moments

• Verona’s run in the fourth: Down 68–62 with six minutes left, Verona went on a 10–2 run to tie the game at 72–72.
• Free-throw shooting: Verona’s 18-of-20 from the line proved decisive, while Bologna made only 12-of-18.

Standout Performers

• Tezenis Verona: Guard Lorenzo Caroti led all scorers with 22 points and added 5 assists. Forward Davide Pecchia had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Fortitudo Bologna: Big man Matteo Fantinelli posted 18 points and 9 rebounds. Shooting guard Andrea Benevelli contributed 16 points.

Turning Point

With 45 seconds left and the score tied at 72, Verona’s defense forced a shot-clock violation on Bologna. On the ensuing possession, Caroti drove and was fouled, making one of two free throws to give Verona a 73–72 lead. After Bologna answered with a layup, Verona’s final possession produced the game-winning free throws.

Standings Impact

Verona improved to 17–10, moving into a tie for fourth in the Serie A2 standings. Fortitudo Bologna dropped to 15–12, losing ground in the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs. The result also snapped Bologna’s four-game winning streak.

Next Games

Verona will host Urania Milano in their next outing, while Fortitudo Bologna travels to face Pallacanestro Piacentina in a crucial matchup to bounce back from this heartbreaking defeat.