Germany - Regionalliga-Round-26-Regular-Season-1-SC-Wizards-are-defeated-by-Giessen
The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked SC Wizards (20-4) in Karlsruhe on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Giessen (17-7)
62-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of SC Wizards. They outrebounded SC Wizards 38-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Serbian Nemanja Nadjfeji (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Miles Mallory (196, college: RMC) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Stefan Ilzhoefer (200-1995) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds. SC Wizards' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Giessen have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 17-7 record. SC Wizards at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. Giessen are looking forward to face Haiterbach (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SC Wizards will play against Reutlingen (#6) and are hoping to win this game.Important game to mention about took place in Grevenbroich. Fifth ranked Salzkotten (17-10) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Grevenbroich (16-10) 92-90 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Grevenbroich. Elijah Hayes notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Dainius Zvinklys supported him with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Toby Okwuokei (185, college: SF State, agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for Grevenbroich. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Salzkotten moved-up to fourth place. Grevenbroich at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Salzkotten will play against Ibbenbueren (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Grevenbroich will play against Herford (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Hagen BG (23-4) against ninth ranked Hagen-Haspe (14-13) on Friday night. Visiting Hagen BG was defeated by Hagen-Haspe in Hagen 106-95. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Hagen BG. The best player for the winners was Juhwan Harris-Dyson who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Mychael Paulo produced 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the guests. Hagen BG's coach Tome Zdravevski tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hagen-Haspe moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Koeln DTV. Loser Hagen BG still keeps top position with four games lost. Hagen-Haspe will meet B.Loewen (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hagen BG will play against Leverkusen 2 (#11) and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 26: Goetting.ASC lost to Westerstede on the opponent's court 69-79. Bargteheide outscored Wolfenbuettel in a home game 122-101. Freibeuter recorded a loss to Bramsche on the road 75-62. Aschersleben defeated Vechta 3 on its own court 94-81. Braunschweig was beaten by Stade in a road game 90-81. Reutlingen won against Moehringen at home 80-70. Lich Basketball unfortunately lost to Langen on the opponent's court 59-72. Mannheim managed to beat Saarlouis in a home game 74-69. Bensheim was crushed by Haiterbach on the road 84-50. Stuttgart MVT smashed Ulm BBU 01 on its own court 98-70. Soeflingen was destroyed by Schwenningen in a road game 89-62. Loewen managed to outperform Muenster 2 at home 89-71. Dorsten recorded a loss to Ibbenbueren on the opponent's court 108-90. Wulfen was defeated by Herford in a home game 75-89. Recklinghausen was beaten by Koeln DTV on the road 95-82. Leverkusen 2 won against HammStars on its own court 69-66.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 6 rebounds by Niels Duebener of Leverkusen 2.
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Group North
Westerstede - Goetting.ASC 79-69
Very expected game when 10th ranked Goetting.ASC (7-15) was defeated on the road by first ranked Westerstede (18-4)
79-69on Saturday.
Westerstedeoutrebounded
Goetting.ASC 51-28including a
16-3advantage in offensive rebounds.
Westerstedelooked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by
Goetting.ASC's players. The best player for the winners was Gaspar Kocevar who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. Center Joel Harms (207-2002) chipped in 6 points and 11 rebounds. Westerstede's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Nikolas Schultz (206-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and swingman Nick Boakye (196-1995) added 9 points respectively for the guests.
Westerstedehave an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with
18-4record, which they share with Stade.
Goetting.ASClost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Vechta 3.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Westerstede: G.Kocevar 30+9reb+3ast, T.Wildering 15+1reb+1ast, J.Harms 6+11reb+2ast, J.Helwig 6+1ast, D.Klaric 6+1reb+1ast, D.Kohdadad 5+3reb+3ast
Goetting.ASC: N.Schultz 27+12reb+2ast, E.Redzepovic 12, E.Larsen 10+1reb+2ast, N.Boakye 9+4reb+2ast, P.Sprung 4+1ast, M.Wuellner 4+7reb
Bargteheide - Wolfenbuettel 122-101
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Bargteheide's (17-6) home victory over 5th ranked Wolfenbuettel (12-11)
122-101on Saturday.
Bargteheidedominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to
Wolfenbuettel's 42 and made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game, while
Wolfenbuettelonly scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded
Wolfenbuettel 46-28including a
35-24advantage in defensive rebounds.
Bargteheidelooked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by
Wolfenbuettel's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Quran Dublin (185, college: York, NY) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Jamo Ruppert (188-1994) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Bargteheide players scored in double figures. Bargteheide's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Sidney Brown Jr (177-1999, college: Albright) produced 48 points (!!!) and 4 assists and point guard David Roell (178-2001) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Bargteheidemoved-up to third place, which they share with Schwenningen.
Wolfenbuettellost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bargteheide: Q.Dublin 32+8reb+11ast, M.Hoppe 23, J.Ruppert 20+5reb, Y.Jentz 12+10reb+1ast, S.Paukste 12+9reb+2ast, I.Jabby 6+1ast
Wolfenbuettel: S.Brown Jr. 48+3reb+4ast, T.Uster 17+5reb, D.Roell 16+5reb+3ast, J.Nielandt 8+3reb+1ast, L.Roemer 6+2reb+2ast, L.Jacobsen 4+4reb+1ast
Bramsche - Freibeuter 75-62
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Freibeuter (4-9) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Bramsche (11-12)
75-62on Saturday.
Bramscheforced 21
Freibeuterturnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Tradavis Thompson (188, college: Lynn, agency: Starting 5) who scored 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Lithuanian Emilijus Peleda (197-2004) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Bramsche players scored in double figures. Center Lias Lueneburg (214-2002) produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Alexander Schillmann (184-1996) added 10 points respectively for the guests.
Bramschemaintains sixth position with
11-12record.
Freibeuterlost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Augsburg and Neustadt/Aisch.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bramsche: T.Thompson 16+2reb+5ast, M.Dresing 14+7reb, M.Woltmann 12+3reb, E.Peleda 12+8reb+2ast, N.Feik 8+4reb+2ast, J.Levickas 4+2reb+1ast
Freibeuter: L.Lueneburg 11+9reb, A.Schillmann 10+3reb+2ast, A.Hibsch 9+3reb+2ast, J.Duering 9+4reb+1ast, P.Graetz 8+5reb, C.Fienyom Fodouop 7+7reb+1ast
Aschersleben - Vechta 3 94-81
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Aschersleben and 9th ranked Vechta-3 had identical 7-14 record. This time
Ascherslebenused a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Vechta
94-81on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was American guard DMonte Brown (193-2000, college: Langston) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Finn Mohl (198-2003, college: Lawrence Tech) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Aschersleben players scored in double figures. Center Malte Giljan (205-1995) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and Tim Insinger (208-1997) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Aschersleben(8-14) moved-up to ninth place. Newly promoted
Vechta 3dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Goetting.ASC.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Aschersleben: D.Brown 23+9reb+8ast, M.Delage 17+2reb, F.Mohl 16+8reb+1ast, Y.Von Hain 14+6reb, G.Kalyvas 13+7reb+1ast, D.Minguillon 11+4reb+3ast
Vechta 3: M.Giljan 25+8reb, P.Strobl 13+6reb+1ast, N.Koch 10+1reb+2ast, T.Insinger 10+12reb+1ast, E.Kruthaup 8+2reb+1ast, D.Bernardina 6+4reb+3ast
Stade - Braunschweig 90-81
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd ranked Braunschweig's (16-7) road loss to second ranked Stade (18-4)
81-90on Saturday.
Stadeoutrebounded
Braunschweig 38-27including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Robert Heise (199-2000, college: Iowa Wesleyan) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Marvin Boadu (193-1989) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Stade players scored in double figures. Point guard Simon Roosch (198-2001) produced 36 points (!!!) (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) and point guard Nikola Tomic (195-2005) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Stadeused an opportunity after Westerstede lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Braunschweig dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Stade: F.Iturria 16+2reb, V.Meistas 14+5reb+1ast, M.Boadu 13+9reb+2ast, R.Heise 13+12reb+1ast, K.Baysalli 10+2reb+2ast, A.Bergmann 10+5reb
Braunschweig: S.Roosch 36+4reb+1ast, N.Tomic 13+6reb+3ast, J.Bom 12+2reb, F.Penda 7+10reb+1ast, J.Moon 5+1reb+2ast, L.Mbye 3+1reb
Group South-West
Reutlingen - Moehringen 80-70
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Reutlingen (15-8) won against at home 12th ranked Moehringen (6-17)
80-70on Saturday. The best player for the winners was point guard Kilian Fischer (184-2002) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Javier Turner (213, college: Multnomah) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Reutlingen players scored in double figures. Nico Hihn produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and Pius Weller (200-1996) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Reutlingenmaintains sixth position with
15-8record. Newly promoted
Moehringenkeeps the twelfth place with 17 games lost.
Reutlingen will meet league's leader SC Wizards in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Moehringen will play against Saarlouis (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Reutlingen: K.Fischer 21+5reb+3ast, L.Tomas Duarte 17+3reb+1ast, J.Turner 16+10reb, S.Habtemichael 16+2reb+2ast, C.Kalogiannis 6+2reb+1ast, N.Gaurina 2+2reb
Moehringen: N.Hihn 17+5reb+1ast, T.Heintzen 12+5reb+2ast, D.Grieb 10+4reb+1ast, D.Begagic 9+1reb+1ast, P.Tzikas 8+5reb+3ast, P.Weller 8+7reb+5ast
SC Wizards - Giessen 54-62
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked SC Wizards (20-4) in Karlsruhe on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Giessen (17-7)
62-54. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of SC Wizards. They outrebounded
SC Wizards 38-27including 30 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Serbian Nemanja Nadjfeji (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Miles Mallory (196, college: RMC) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Stefan Ilzhoefer (200-1995) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and Michael Acosta scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. SC Wizards' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Giessenhave a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with
17-7record.
SC Wizardsat the other side still keep top place with four games lost.
Giessen are looking forward to face Haiterbach (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SC Wizards will play against Reutlingen (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Giessen: N.Nadjfeji 18+11reb+4ast, M.Mallory 17+10reb+1ast, M.Kljaic 9+1reb+1ast, N.Janen 8+6reb, F.Rostek 4+2reb+1ast, C.Chromik 4+2reb+2ast
SC Wizards: S.Ilzhoefer 10+6reb+1ast, M.Acosta 9+5reb+1ast, T.Eisa 7+4reb+1ast, N.Weise 7+5reb+1ast, V.Hennen 5+4reb+2ast, L.Lenoir 5+1ast
Langen - Lich Basketball 72-59
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when second-ranked Lich Basketball (19-5) was defeated on the road by third ranked Langen (19-4)
72-59on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was Leon Fertig (190-2001) who scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Henk Droste (195-2001) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Langen's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Noah Litzbach (196-2000) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Jacob Salinero (185-1997, college: Sonoma St.) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Langenhave a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Lich Basketball dropped to the third position with five games lost.
Langen will meet Bensheim (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lich Basketball will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Langen: H.Droste 19+9reb, L.Fertig 13+7reb+8ast, R.Vasiljevic 8+3reb+4ast, D.Jacob 8+5reb, M.Agyemang 8+4reb, N.Pons 8+5reb+2ast
Lich Basketball: N.Litzbach 21+9reb, J.Salinero 15+6reb+2ast, J.Lischka 10+7reb+2ast, T.Wagner 5+8reb, F.Jakob 2+1reb, N.Sann 0
Mannheim - Saarlouis 74-69
There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Mannheim (5-18) defeated at home higher ranked Saarlouis (9-14)
74-69on Sunday.
Mannheimlooked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Kevin Major (190, college: PS Wilkes Barre) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tobias Faller chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. American center Jordan Camper (203, college: Lincoln, PA) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and Max Hessz (188-2004) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Saarlouis' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.
Mannheimmoved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Frankfurt Makk. Loser Saarlouis keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Ulm BBU 01.
Mannheim will meet higher ranked Ulm BBU 01 (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saarlouis will play against Moehringen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mannheim: K.Major 24+5reb+4ast, T.Faller 9+7reb+1ast, J.Surblys 8+4reb, J.Hoffmann 7+3reb+1ast, E.Curth 7+6reb+4ast, S.Hartinger 5+3reb+6ast
Saarlouis: J.Camper 21+9reb+1ast, M.Hessz 10+2reb+4ast, G.Illgen 9+3reb, R.Easterling 8+3ast, M.Meier 4+6reb+2ast, J.Kronewald 3
Haiterbach - Bensheim 84-50
There was an upset when higher ranked Bensheim (8-16) was rolled over on the road by fifteenth ranked Haiterbach (5-19)
84-50on Sunday.
Haiterbachdominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to
Bensheim's 16. The best player for the winners was American guard Herdie Lawrence (185-1992, college: Young Harris) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Dutch guard Dez Landvreugd (192-2004) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Haiterbach players scored in double figures. Johann Roth produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Tilman Isensee (206-1987) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Haiterbachmaintains fifteenth position with
5-19record.
Bensheimlost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with 16 games lost.
Haiterbach will meet higher ranked Giessen (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bensheim will play against the league's second-placed Langen (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Haiterbach: D.Landvreugd 19+5reb+2ast, A.Feldberg 17+5reb, R.Milicevic 14+4reb+1ast, A.Kraljevski 13+7reb+2ast, H.Lawrence 12+11reb+6ast, J.Babitsch 5+2reb+2ast
Bensheim: J.Roth 11+7reb, F.Becker 9+2reb+1ast, R.Maurer 7+2reb, N.Anders 7+6reb+1ast, J.Tschakaloff 6+7reb, T.Isensee 6+8reb+2ast
Stuttgart MVT - Ulm BBU 01 98-70
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Stuttgart MVT's (13-10) home victory over 8th ranked Ulm BBU 01 (9-14)
98-70on Sunday.
Stuttgart MVToutrebounded
Ulm BBU 01 46-30including a
32-18advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Hugo Mounier (197-2001) who scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Center Quentin Kunst (198-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Four Stuttgart MVT players scored in double figures. Polish point guard Zoran Milicic (191-2006) produced 22 points and 6 assists and point guard Connor Anderson (195-2005) added 14 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Stuttgart MVTmaintains seventh position with
13-10record.
Ulm BBU 01lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Saarlouis.
Stuttgart MVT will meet Soeflingen (#10) in the next round. Ulm BBU 01 will play against Mannheim and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Stuttgart MVT: P.Tosi 22+3reb+1ast, V.Lampropoulos 22+2reb+1ast, Q.Kunst 17+12reb, H.Mounier 15+8reb+6ast, F.Abraha 8+5reb+9ast, M.Josipovic 6+4reb
Ulm BBU 01: Z.Milicic 22+4reb+6ast, C.Anderson 14+1reb+1ast, L.Bretz 9+5reb, M.Murray 7+6reb+1ast, M.Ullsperger 7+1reb, Y.Slingerland 4+6reb+2ast
Schwenningen - Soeflingen 89-62
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Soeflingen (8-15) was outplayed on the road by fifth ranked Schwenningen (17-6)
89-62on Sunday.
Schwenningenforced 25
Soeflingenturnovers and outrebounded them
47-20including a
16-5advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Christian Okolie (206-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Keevin Etienne (201, college: BMCU) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Schwenningen players scored in double figures. Schwenningen's coach Pascal Heinrichs felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Patrick Antic (197-2001) produced 22 points and 5 steals and guard Laurin Ertekin (188-1998) added 15 points respectively for the guests.
Schwenningenhave an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Bargteheide. Loser Soeflingen keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost.
Schwenningen will meet Frankfurt Makk. (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Soeflingen will play against Stuttgart MVT (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Schwenningen: C.Okolie 21+17reb+2ast, K.Etienne 18+6reb+3ast, M.Rodrigues 17+5reb+1ast, T.Neunzling 12+2reb+3ast, P.Isbetcherian 11+5reb+6ast, J.Morsi 5+3reb+2ast
Soeflingen: P.Antic 22+3reb+2ast, L.Ertekin 15+3ast, M.Markovic 9+5reb+1ast, K.Rozic 6+2reb, F.Lehner 5+2reb, L.Ertekin 4+2reb+2ast
Group West
Hagen-Haspe - Hagen BG 106-95
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Hagen BG (23-4) against ninth ranked Hagen-Haspe (14-13) on Friday night. Visiting
Hagen BGwas defeated by
Hagen-Haspein Hagen
106-95. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Hagen BG.
Hagen-Haspedominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to
Hagen BG's 32. They outrebounded
Hagen BG 42-28including a
33-18advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Juhwan Harris-Dyson (198-1999, college: California) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Danish power forward Peter Beier-Christiansen (204-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Hagen-Haspe players scored in double figures. Canadian-Portuguese guard Mychael Paulo (193, college: McMaster, agency: 011 Sports) produced 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and Ukrainian guard Yuri Kondrakov (191-1996, agency: BIG) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Hagen BG's coach Tome Zdravevski tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.
Hagen-Haspemoved-up to eighth place, which they share with Koeln DTV. Loser Hagen BG still keeps top position with four games lost.
Hagen-Haspe will meet B.Loewen (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hagen BG will play against Leverkusen 2 (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hagen-Haspe: P.Beier-Christiansen 24+11reb, F.Pook 23+4reb+6ast, J.Harris-Dyson 18+15reb+5ast, F.Krall 14, J.Fouda 9+3reb+6ast, M.Agyapong 8+2reb
Hagen BG: M.Paulo 39+3reb+4ast, Y.Kondrakov 20+8reb+7ast, J.Cymbal 9+1reb, D.Ilic 6+2reb+4ast, N.Ogbu 6+5reb+1ast, A.Kortenbreer 4+1reb
Loewen - Muenster 2 89-71
No shocking result in a game in Herten where second ranked Loewen (22-4) won against 11th ranked Muenster 2 (10-17)
89-71on Saturday.
Loewenforced 22
Muenster 2turnovers. The best player for the winners was American point guard Bryant Allen (183-1990, college: Dakota St.) who scored 31 points. Point guard David Ewald (185-1999) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Four Loewen players scored in double figures. Romanian power forward Matei Bodea (195-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and forward Oskar Humpert (201-2005) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Loewenhave an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with
22-4record having just fifteen point less than leader Westerstede.
Muenster 2lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Leverkusen 2.
Loewen will meet HammStars (#6) on the road in the next round. Muenster 2 will play against Wulfen (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loewen: B.Allen 31+2reb+3ast, D.Fiorentino 15+5reb, G.Gyamfi 14+4reb+1ast, D.Ewald 13+9reb+6ast, S.Bogdan 9+4reb+2ast, M.Ozmeral 6+5reb+3ast
Muenster 2: M.Bodea 18+11reb+2ast, O.Humpert 17+7reb, F.Aumann 13+2reb+1ast, A.Koenig 7, F.Lucas 5+1reb+1ast, T.Dilschmann 5+4reb+5ast
Ibbenbueren - Dorsten 108-90
Rather expected game in Ibbenbueren where 13th ranked Dorsten (8-19) was defeated by tenth ranked Ballers (12-15)
108-90on Saturday.
Ibbenbuerendominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to
Dorsten's 34. They outrebounded
Dorsten 44-31including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American swingman JD Tisdale (196-1993, college: Rogers St.) who scored 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kosovan Ardit Pepaj (194-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 20 points. Tisdale is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Ballers' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alexander Herbort (199-1997) produced 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Juri Glavovic (187-2003) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Four
Ibbenbuerenand five
Dorstenplayers scored in double figures.
Ballershave a solid four-game winning streak.
Ibbenbuerenmaintains tenth position with
12-15record.
Dorstenlost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 19 games lost.
Ibbenbueren will meet higher ranked Salzkotten (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Dorsten will play against Koeln DTV (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibbenbueren: J.Tisdale 34+6reb+4ast, A.Pepaj 20+3reb+3ast, N.Husmann 14+3reb, F.Prass-Juergens 12+1reb+1ast, M.Bojang 7+4reb+2ast, J.Wullkotte 5+6reb+1ast
Dorsten: A.Coleman 19+4reb+2ast, A.Herbort 17+8reb+4ast, J.Fabek 14+3reb+1ast, J.Glavovic 13+7reb+5ast, M.Buljevic 10+2reb+1ast, F.Berens 3+2ast
Grevenbroich - Salzkotten 90-92
Important game to mention about took place in Grevenbroich. Fifth ranked Salzkotten (17-10) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Grevenbroich (16-10)
92-90in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Grevenbroich. They outrebounded
Grevenbroich 49-34including a
38-24advantage in defensive rebounds. Elijah Hayes notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Lithuanian Dainius Zvinklys (203-1990) supported him with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Toby Okwuokei (185, college: SF State, agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for
Grevenbroich. His fellow American import power forward Jacob Washington (203-1999, college: CSUDH, agency: Highlight Athletes) added 20 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five
Salzkottenand four
Grevenbroichplayers scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Salzkottenmoved-up to fourth place.
Grevenbroichat the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost.
Salzkotten will play against Ibbenbueren (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Grevenbroich will play against Herford (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salzkotten: D.Zvinklys 27+7reb+1ast, E.Hayes 26+9reb+9ast, B.Port 16+9reb+2ast, Y.Giefers 13+7reb, K.Pape 10+5reb+1ast, N.Baucks 0
Grevenbroich: T.Okwuokei 26+8reb+2ast, J.Washington 20+7reb+1ast, T.Elkenhans 13+3reb+2ast, O.Adenekan 12+5reb, V.Frankl-Maus 8+4reb+8ast, M.Kracht 6+1reb+1ast
Wulfen - Herford 75-89
There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Herford (15-12) defeated on the road higher ranked Wulfen (18-9)
89-75on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when
Herfordmade 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) who scored 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Slovenian Timon Petrovic (200-2004) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Herford's coach Nicolai Coputerco used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Tarik Jakupovic (200-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and Alexander Winck (195-2000) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts.
Herfordmoved-up to sixth place, which they share with HammStars. Loser Wulfen keeps the third position with nine games lost.
Herford will meet at home higher ranked Grevenbroich (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Wulfen will play against Muenster 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Herford: T.Harper 31+9reb+2ast, T.Petrovic 15+5reb+2ast, N.Dizdarevic 11+7reb+1ast, C.Herget 9+5reb+1ast, J.Tonye-Biyik 9+3reb+3ast, T.Janzen 4+5reb
Wulfen: T.Jakupovic 26+12reb, N.Peters 16+5reb+4ast, A.Winck 15+10reb+2ast, L.Oshodin 8+7reb+3ast, N.Strubich 6+1reb+2ast, L.Van Buer 2+4reb
Koeln DTV - Recklinghausen 95-82
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Recklinghausen (2-26) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Koeln DTV (14-13)
95-82on Saturday.
Koeln DTVdominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to
Recklinghausen's 34. They outrebounded
Recklinghausen 38-27including 23 on the defensive glass.
Koeln DTVlooked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was center Florian Wendeler (205-1993) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. American-British guard Elijah Jenkins (190, college: Embry Riddle) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Koeln DTV players scored in double figures. Koeln DTV's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Henning Gustrau (199-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Niklas Meesmann (186-1998) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Koeln DTVmoved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hagen-Haspe.
Recklinghausenlost nineteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 26 games lost.
Koeln DTV will meet Dorsten (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Recklinghausen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Koeln DTV: F.Wendeler 25+7reb, J.Engelhardt 17+2ast, E.Jenkins 17+5reb+10ast, P.Pfeifer 12+11reb+2ast, V.Blass 10+5reb+3ast, F.Bihari Vass 6+2ast
Recklinghausen: H.Gustrau 25+10reb+3ast, D.Malisevs 22+4reb+1ast, N.Meesmann 21+6reb+2ast, A.Pace 9+1reb, M.Schroeder 5+2reb, L.Petronic 0+4reb+7ast
Leverkusen 2 - HammStars 69-66
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Leverkusen 2 (10-17) edged at home higher ranked HammStars (15-12)
69-66on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Romanian point guard Calin-Mihai Nita (186-2005) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Niels Duebener (195-2005) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Leverkusen 2 players scored in double figures. American guard Thomas Miles (190, college: WPU) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcel Kirsch (201-2001) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Leverkusen 2moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Muenster 2. Loser HammStars keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Herford.
Leverkusen 2 will meet league's leader Hagen BG on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. HammStars will play against the league's second-placed Loewen (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen 2: C.Nita 18+5reb+2ast, L.Kremer 14+4ast, N.Duebener 12+6reb+1ast, B.Nick 10+8reb, A.Meyer 7+2reb+2ast, M.Schick 4+8reb+3ast
HammStars: T.Miles 17+5reb+4ast, R.Carton 14+2reb+2ast, F.Philipp 12+1reb, M.Kirsch 8+13reb, M.Abdiwahid 5+4reb, P.Tymm 3+7reb+1ast
