Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna escaped with a narrow 82-80 road win against Snaidero Cucine Udine in Lega Basket Serie A on October 12, 2025. The reigning champions were pushed to the limit by a determined Udine side in a thrilling early-season contest. Udine, playing with great energy at home, led for large portions of the game, frustrating Bologna's offensive sets. However, the experience and quality of the visitors shone through in the clutch. A pivotal steal and fast-break dunk by Bologna's forward tied the game with under two minutes to play. On the final possession, Bologna ran a perfectly executed play resulting in a mid-range jumper that found the net as the buzzer sounded, stealing a two-point victory and breaking Udine's hearts.