Regionalliga Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Regionalliga round 8 most important game was a victory of Hagen BG over one of their biggest challengers Leverkusen 2 72-66 on Friday night. Hagen BG forced 19 Leverkusen 2 turnovers. Lithuanian forward Vytautas Nedzinskas (196-1987) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Nieja Jordan (203, college: FMU) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Viktor Frankl-Maus (186-1993) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Leverkusen 2. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hagen BG (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with Ulm BBU 01 and Fellbach. Leverkusen 2 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Hagen BG is looking forward to face BSV Wulfen (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Leverkusen 2 will play against the league's leader ETB Miners (#1) in Essen and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game for Fellbach (5-3) which hosted 5th ranked Reutlingen (4-4). Eighth ranked Fellbach crushed visitors 118-75. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Zaire Thompson (180-1995, college: Fordham) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lars Berger who added 18 points during the contest. Fellbach's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Noel Duarte (186-2001) responded with 21 points. Fellbach moved-up to third place, which they share with Hagen BG and Ulm BBU 01. Reutlingen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Fellbach will play against Bensheim (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Reutlingen will play against TV Langen (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Regionalliga top team - Neustadt TSV (7-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Rendsburg (4-3) 82-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rendsburg. The winners were led by Jannik Lodders who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds. Even 20 points by JoVontae Millner-Criss did not help to save the game for Rendsburg. Rendsburg's coach rotated eleven players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Neustadt TSV have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Rendsburg dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Braunschweig. Neustadt TSV will meet at home Potsdam RH (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rendsburg will play against SG Braunschweig and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Bergedorf was smashed by Berlin BG 2000 on the road 90-64. Potsdam RH won against Wusterhausen on its own court 88-77. Stade outscored Westerstede in a road game 92-70. Bargteheide managed to beat Oldenburger TB at home 84-66. Braunschweig was defeated by Aschersleben on the opponent's court 73-64. Veitshoechheim smashed Bamberg in a home game 73-53. Treuchtlingen lost to Haching on the road 73-85. Ulm BBU 01 managed to outperform Bensheim on its own court 87-80. Stuttgart managed to beat Kronberg in a road game 75-67. Winless Giessen Ak. was defeated by Mannheim at home 72-81. Langen beat Lich Basketball on the opponent's court 93-87. Tuebingen 2 won against Soeflingen in a home game 96-78. Limburg was outscored by Saarlouis on the road 99-75. Muenster 2 recorded a loss to ETB Miners on its own court 94-100. BG TVO / Jahn was defeated by Bonn 2 in a road game 93-84. Loewen was beaten by Recklinghausen at home 74-88. Wulfen lost to Hagen-Haspe on the opponent's court 87-95. Aachen unfortunately lost to Koeln DTV in a home game 80-89. Ibbenbueren recorded a loss to Hamm on the road 71-81.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 11 points and 10 rebounds by Davor Barovic of Aschersleben.

Group North

Berlin BG 2000 - Bergedorf 90-64

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Berlin BG 2000 (4-4) crushed at home 13th ranked Bergedorf (1-7) 90-64 on Saturday. Berlin BG 2000 forced 22 Bergedorf turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Marley Jean-Louis (188-1994) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and Serbian center Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (211-1990) supported him with 8 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by American point guard Anthony Hodge (178-1989, college: Hilbert) did not help to save the game for Bergedorf. Center Prince Hukporti (208) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Berlin BG 2000 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Bergedorf lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Aachen. Berlin BG 2000 will meet Bargteheide (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Bergedorf will play against Westerstede (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Berlin BG 2000: M.Jean-Louis 24+7reb+3ast, A.Brooks 17+8reb, S.Fuelle 11+1reb, F.Jermaine 10+1reb+5ast, S.Paul 9+2reb, A.Dimitrijevic 8+14reb+5ast
Bergedorf: A.Hodge 11+7reb+3ast, D.Zolotarov 10+2reb+1ast, M.Beckmann 10+3reb, H.Prince 10+5reb+3ast, L.Fock 9+3reb, B.Alonzo 8+4reb+1ast

Potsdam RH - Wusterhausen 88-77

Very expected game when 12th ranked WSG Koenigs (1-6) lost on the road to eighth ranked Potsdam RH (3-4) 88-77 on Saturday. Potsdam RH shot 26 for 42 from the free-throw line, while WSG Koenigs only scored nine points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Potsdam RH made 7 blocks. The winners were led by swingman Dennis Teucher (200-1996) who scored that evening 13 points and 9 rebounds and Igor Stroh supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Potsdam RH players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by American Andrew Jones (191-1983, college: Miles) did not help to save the game for WSG Koenigs. Leander Vock (191-2001) added 22 points for the guests. WSG Koenigs' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Potsdam RH maintains eighth position with 3-4 record. WSG Koenigs lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Oldenburger TB. Potsdam RH will meet league's leader Neustadt TSV on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. WSG Koenigs will play against Oldenburger TB (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Potsdam RH: S.Igor 19+6reb, C.Craven 19+3reb, J.Lubken 16+7reb+1ast, D.Teucher 13+9reb+3ast, S.Gideon 5+3reb+3ast, M.Felix 5+1reb
Wusterhausen: A.Jones 23+10reb+7ast, V.Leander 22+1reb, C.Leonardo 12+6reb+1ast, M.Ramanarivo 9, D.Enrique 7+7reb+1ast, B.Nils 4+4reb+1ast

Westerstede - Stade 70-92

Very predictable result when second ranked Stade (7-1) rolled over on the road 10th ranked Westerstede (2-6) 92-70 on Saturday. Stade forced 25 Westerstede turnovers. The winners were led by Spanish point guard Francesc Iturria (180-1996, college: CSC) who scored that evening 18 points and Spanish point guard Nil Angelats (185-1993) supported him with 15 points. Five Stade players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Luca Michels (183-2002) did not help to save the game for Westerstede. Point guard Fritz Hemschemeier (182-1998) added 10 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Stade have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with ETB Miners. Westerstede lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Muenster 2. Stade will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Westerstede will play against Bergedorf (#13) in Hamburg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Stade: F.Iturria 18+1reb+3ast, N.Angelats 15+2reb, J.Ruppert 15+1reb, A.Postic 12+2reb+2ast, R.Froehlich 10+5reb, A.Artus 8+1reb
Westerstede: M.Luca 20+6reb+4ast, F.Hemschemeier 10+3reb+7ast, K.Gasper 10+2reb+1ast, S.Dario 8, H.Joel 7+9reb, K.Kyryll 7+1ast

Bargteheide - Oldenburger TB 84-66

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Oldenburger TB (1-6) lost on the road to ninth ranked Bargteheide (3-5) 84-66 on Saturday. Bargteheide forced 28 Oldenburger TB turnovers. The winners were led by point guard Abdulai Abaker (185-1996) who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Marcel Hoppe (198-1998) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Jacob Albrecht (203-1995) did not help to save the game for Oldenburger TB. Marcello Schroeder (201-1987) added 16 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Bargteheide maintains ninth position with 3-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Oldenburger TB at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Wusterhausen. Bargteheide will meet at home higher ranked Berlin BG 2000 (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Oldenburger TB will play against WSG Koenigs (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bargteheide: M.Hoppe 26+7reb+1ast, A.Abaker 22+8reb+5ast, J.Ibrahim 10+2reb, C.Carl 7+3reb+2ast, V.Migunov 5+7reb+4ast, F.Kleveman 5+6reb
Oldenburger TB: M.Schroeder 16+2reb, A.Galler 12+3reb+2ast, J.Albrecht 12+5reb+2ast, Y.Twiehaus 9+4reb+4ast, N.Sander 6+2reb, L.Marx 5+5reb+1ast

Rendsburg - Neustadt TSV 67-82

Regionalliga top team - Neustadt TSV (7-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Rendsburg (4-3) 82-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rendsburg. The winners were led by Jannik Lodders (198-1992) who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds and Dutch point guard Dyon Doekhi (188-1987) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Five Neustadt TSV players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by American forward JoVontae Millner-Criss (198-1997, college: MTSU) did not help to save the game for Rendsburg. Forward Henning Rixen (196-1999) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Rendsburg's coach rotated eleven players saving starting five for next games. Neustadt TSV have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Rendsburg dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Braunschweig. Neustadt TSV will meet at home Potsdam RH (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rendsburg will play against SG Braunschweig and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Neustadt TSV: D.Doekhi 21+2reb+4ast, J.Lodders 19+9reb+3ast, D.Westbrook 14+2reb+1ast, C.Kwilu 11+7reb+2ast, B.Zents 11+3reb, L.Holsten 4+3reb
Rendsburg: J.Millner-Criss 20+4reb+2ast, H.Rixen 18+6reb+2ast, P.Sopha 10+5reb+3ast, H.Gbenga 6+2reb+1ast, D.Vincent 4, S.Said 3+2reb

Aschersleben - Braunschweig 73-64

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Aschersleben (6-1) defeated at home 5th ranked SG Braunschweig (4-3) 73-64 on Saturday. Aschersleben had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Noah Litzbach (196-2000) who scored that evening 18 points and Italian-Slovenian center Davor Barovic (211-1990) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Aschersleben players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by point guard Gian Aydinoglu (189-2003) did not help to save the game for SG Braunschweig. Sananda Fru (205-2003) added 12 points for the guests. SG Braunschweig's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aschersleben keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Veitshoechheim. Loser SG Braunschweig keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Rendsburg. Aschersleben will meet Goetting.ASC (#4) in the next round. SG Braunschweig will play against Rendsburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aschersleben: N.Litzbach 18+4reb+2ast, V.Hain Yannick 11+4reb, D.Barovic 11+10reb+1ast, D.Moorer 10+9reb, J.de Windt 10+3reb, M.Bojang 9+5reb+6ast
Braunschweig: A.Gian 15+3reb+1ast, F.Sananda 12+3reb+1ast, J.Burgunder 11+1reb, S.Roosch 9+2reb, H.Jamil 6+3reb+6ast, B.Olivier 5+3reb+2ast

Group South-EastNorth

Veitshoechheim - Bamberg 73-53

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Bamberg (1-2) was outleveled on the road by first ranked Veitshoechheim (6-1) 73-53 on Saturday. Veitshoechheim have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Aschersleben. Loser Bamberg keeps the fifth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Group South-EastSouth

Haching - Treuchtlingen 85-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Haching (3-2) beat 5th ranked Treuchtlingen (2-4) in Unterhaching 85-73 on Saturday. Haching maintains third position with 3-2 record having seven points less than leader Veitshoechheim, which they share with Aschaffenburg and Dresden Tit. 2. Treuchtlingen lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. Haching will meet league's leader Piranhas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Treuchtlingen will have a break next round.

Group South-West

Ulm BBU 01 - Bensheim 87-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Ulm BBU 01 and 6th ranked Bensheim had identical 4-3 record. This time Ulm BBU 01 used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Bensheim 87-80 on Saturday night. The winners were led by Joel Cwik (194-2006) who scored that evening 21 points and Bulgarian Simeon Dimitrov (199-2004) supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Ulm BBU 01's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by Jan Tschakaloff did not help to save the game for Bensheim. Power forward Tilman Isensee (206-1987) added 23 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Ulm BBU 01 (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with Hagen BG and Fellbach. Loser Bensheim dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Ulm BBU 01 will meet Limburg (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bensheim will play against Fellbach (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulm BBU 01: C.Joel 21+2reb+1ast, D.Simeon 11+6reb+2ast, J.Mueller 10+2reb+3ast, S.Linus 10+2reb+2ast, R.Eric 9+8reb+1ast, L.Finn 8+5reb+5ast
Bensheim: T.Isensee 23+9reb+3ast, T.Jan 23+11reb+2ast, F.Becker 17+6reb, Y.Groehlich 9+4reb+6ast, M.Agyemang 4+3reb, S.Mohamed 4+6reb

Kronberg - Stuttgart 67-75

Very predictable result when second ranked Stuttgart (6-2) won against on the road bottom-ranked Kronberg (0-8) 75-67 on Saturday. Stuttgart made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Stuttgart outrebounded Kronberg 49-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Greek guard Vassilis Lampropoulos (196-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and center Quentin Kunst (198-2000) supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Stuttgart players scored in double figures. Stuttgart's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 19 points by naturalized Eritrean forward Jonathan Mesghna (198-1989, college: MSUB) did not help to save the game for Kronberg. Guard Yannick Schicktanz (186-1990) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Stuttgart maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Veitshoechheim, which they share with Mannheim and Recklinghausen. Loser Kronberg still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with Giessen Ak.. Stuttgart will meet at home Giessen Ak. (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kronberg will play against Licher Basket and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Stuttgart: Q.Kunst 18+9reb, V.Lampropoulos 17+11reb+4ast, C.Gundlach 13+4reb, F.Abraha 11+3reb+3ast, F.Koeppl 6+5reb+2ast, H.Jannic 5+7reb+2ast
Kronberg: J.Mesghna 19+2reb+2ast, Y.Schicktanz 11+5reb+5ast, A.Babak 10+2reb, F.Frederik 9+5reb+7ast, J.Sandro 8+8reb+1ast, D.Finn 5+6reb+1ast

Fellbach - Reutlingen 118-75

Another interesting game for Fellbach (5-3) which hosted 5th ranked Reutlingen (4-4). Eighth ranked Fellbach crushed visitors 118-75. Fellbach dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Reutlingen's 40. They outrebounded Reutlingen 32-18 including 24 on the defensive glass. Fellbach players were unselfish on offense dishing 39 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Reutlingen's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Zaire Thompson (180-1995, college: Fordham) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Lars Berger (194-1996) who added 18 points during the contest. Four Fellbach players scored in double figures. Fellbach's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Noel Duarte (186-2001) responded with 21 points and David Grubic scored 17 points. Fellbach moved-up to third place, which they share with Hagen BG and Ulm BBU 01. Reutlingen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Fellbach will play against Bensheim (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Reutlingen will play against TV Langen (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fellbach: Z.Thompson 20+1reb+11ast, L.Berger 18+3reb+1ast, G.Andre 13+1reb+1ast, A.Kronhardt 13+5reb+4ast, M.Golder 12+5reb, J.Nikola-Alexander 11+1reb+3ast
Reutlingen: D.Noel 21+3reb+3ast, G.David 17+2reb+1ast, D.Dronjic 14+2reb+1ast, N.Gaurina 9+1reb, N.Mosley 8+6reb+3ast, J.Masic 6+1reb

Giessen Ak. - Mannheim 72-81

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Giessen Ak. (0-8) lost at home to third ranked Mannheim (6-2) 81-72 on Saturday. Mannheim forced 19 Giessen Ak. turnovers. The winners were led by naturalized Russian Albert Kuppe (200-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and swingman Alexander Kuhn (198-1992) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Mannheim players scored in double figures. Mannheim's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 31 points and 17 rebounds by American swingman Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Giessen Ak.. Christopher Herget (180-2004) added 9 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Mannheim have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Stuttgart and Recklinghausen. Newly promoted Giessen Ak. still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with Kronberg. Mannheim will meet at home Tuebingen 2 (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Giessen Ak. will play against the league's second-placed Stuttgart (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mannheim: A.Kuppe 40+11reb+1ast, D.McGee 12+1ast, S.Klocek 11+8reb+1ast, A.Kuhn 11+11reb+2ast, B.Joris 6+3reb+3ast, D.Medo 1+1reb+1ast
Giessen Ak.: T.Winn III 31+17reb+3ast, H.Christopher 9+4reb+4ast, Y.Janeck 8+1reb, A.Detwan 7, U.Jon 5+4reb+2ast, M.Christian 4+6reb+1ast

Lich Basketball - Langen 87-93

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked TV Langen (6-3) defeated on the road 10th ranked Licher Basket (3-5) 93-87 on Saturday. TV Langen made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Licher Basket outrebounded TV Langen 38-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American guard Philip Jenkins (188-1990, college: Life) who scored that evening 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and point guard Henk Droste (195-2001) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. TV Langen's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) by power forward Yannik Ribbecke (197-1997) did not help to save the game for Licher Basket. Felix-Frederik Schweizer added 23 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Five TV Langen and four Licher Basket players scored in double figures. TV Langen have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-3 record. Licher Basket lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. TV Langen will meet at home Reutlingen (#8) in the next round. Licher Basket will play against Kronberg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Langen: P.Jenkins 17+5reb+4ast, M.Fuss 17+4reb+1ast, R.Vasiljevic 16+1reb, H.Droste 12+6reb+6ast, V.Rappold 11+3reb+3ast, S.Barth 9+2reb+5ast
Lich Basketball: S.Felix-Frederik 23+10reb+3ast, Y.Ribbecke 23+11reb+2ast, J.Lischka 21+11reb+2ast, T.Wagner 11+1reb+1ast, R.Keller 5+3reb+5ast, R.Johannes 2+3ast

Tuebingen 2 - Soeflingen 96-78

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Soeflingen (4-4) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Tuebingen 2 (4-4) 96-78 on Saturday. Tuebingen 2 made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Soeflingen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Miles Osei (194-2002) who scored that evening 25 points and Jekabs Beck (206-2001) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tuebingen 2 players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by center Marko Markovic did not help to save the game for Soeflingen. Patrick Antic (197-2001) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tuebingen 2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Soeflingen. Tuebingen 2 will meet higher ranked Mannheim (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Soeflingen will play against the league's leader Saarlouis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen 2: M.Osei 25+3reb+2ast, J.Beck 21+5reb+1ast, N.Schueler 15+1reb+9ast, B.Dibba 14+7reb+2ast, T.Zenkel 7+1reb+1ast, C.Maximilian 5+2reb
Soeflingen: M.Marko 28+8reb+1ast, F.Marius 11+4reb+1ast, P.Antic 11+6reb+1ast, D.Heck 8+3reb+2ast, E.Laurin 7+1reb+3ast, W.Adrian 6+1reb+1ast

Saarlouis - Limburg 99-75

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Saarlouis (7-2) crushed at home 12th ranked Limburg (3-5) 99-75 on Saturday. Saarlouis looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Limburg's players. The winners were led by American center Jordan Camper (203, college: Lincoln, PA) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Ricky Easterling (189-1983, college: Bridgewater) supported him with 27 points and 4 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds by American-Italian center Brandon Cataldo (213-1991, college: Portland St.) did not help to save the game for Limburg. Swedish guard Hugo Florestedt (196-1998, college: Temple JC) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four Limburg players scored in double figures. Saarlouis maintains first position with 7-2 record. Loser Limburg dropped to the ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Saarlouis will meet Soeflingen (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Limburg will play against Ulm BBU 01 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saarlouis: R.Easterling 27+1reb+4ast, J.Camper 25+11reb, R.Paulo 15+4reb+6ast, T.Ole 8+2reb, D.Tom 8+1reb+2ast, T.Fynn 6+1reb+1ast
Limburg: B.Cataldo 24+14reb+1ast, H.Florestedt 17+6reb, M.Kljaic 13+3reb+4ast, J.Beckmann 11+4reb+3ast, J.Stallbohm 6+3reb+4ast, N.Klima 2+1reb

Group West

Leverkusen 2 - Hagen BG 66-72

Regionalliga round 8 most important game was a victory of Hagen BG over one of their biggest challengers Leverkusen 2 72-66 on Friday night. Hagen BG forced 19 Leverkusen 2 turnovers. Lithuanian forward Vytautas Nedzinskas (196-1987) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Nieja Jordan (203, college: FMU) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Viktor Frankl-Maus (186-1993) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Thomas Michel (200-1995) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Leverkusen 2. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hagen BG (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with Ulm BBU 01 and Fellbach. Leverkusen 2 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Hagen BG is looking forward to face BSV Wulfen (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Leverkusen 2 will play against the league's leader ETB Miners (#1) in Essen and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hagen BG: V.Nedzinskas 22+13reb+3ast, N.Jordan 17+6reb, Y.Opitz 8+3reb, P.Finn-Luca 8+5reb+2ast, K.Michael 6, L.Dresel 6+5reb+4ast
Leverkusen 2: V.Frankl-Maus 22+6reb+3ast, T.Michel 13+5reb+3ast, L.Lennart 9+2reb+2ast, T.Fankhauser 8+6reb+2ast, Y.Kneesch 4+3reb, J.Gottschalk 4+13reb+2ast

Muenster 2 - ETB Miners 94-100

Very expected game when 13th ranked Muenster 2 (2-6) lost at home to first ranked ETB Miners (7-1) 100-94 on Saturday. ETB Miners made 37-of-49 free shots (75.5 percent) during the game, while Muenster 2 only scored eighteen points from the stripe. The winners were led by Bulgarian Milen Zahariev (190-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Sadiq Ajagbe (198-1999) supported him with 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). ETB Miners' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 21 points and 4 assists by point guard Lorenz Neuhaus (183-2003) did not help to save the game for Muenster 2. Andrej Koenig (195-1987) added 19 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four ETB Miners and five Muenster 2 players scored in double figures. ETB Miners have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record, which they share with Stade. Newly promoted Muenster 2 dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Westerstede. ETB Miners will meet at home Leverkusen 2 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Muenster 2 will play against BG TVO / Jahn (#8) in Lindhorst and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ETB Miners: M.Zahariev 21+17reb+4ast, S.Ajagbe 19+2reb+2ast, P.Carney 18+1ast, D.Selimovic 13+7reb+2ast, N.Westerhaus 8+6reb+1ast, N.Khartchenkov 7+2ast
Muenster 2: N.Lorenz 21+3reb+4ast, A.Koenig 19+8reb, J.Koenig 19+2reb, F.Aumann 11+2reb, S.Phil 10+10reb+1ast, A.Goolsby 6+1ast

Bonn 2 - BG TVO / Jahn 93-84

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Bonn 2 (4-4) won against at home 6th ranked BG TVO / Jahn (4-4) 93-84 on Saturday. Bonn 2 forced 21 BG TVO / Jahn turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American forward Jamel McAllister (201-1991, college: WSSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Noah Voelzgen (186-2002) supported him with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 steals. Even 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Shawn Scott (185-1996, college: SW Christian) did not help to save the game for BG TVO / Jahn. Marcel Weiss added 23 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bonn 2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated BG TVO / Jahn. Bonn 2 will meet Koeln DTV (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BG TVO / Jahn will play against Muenster 2 (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bonn 2: M.Janne 28+1reb, K.Maximilian 19+8reb+1ast, J.McAllister 18+10reb+6ast, V.Noah 12+9reb+13ast, E.Neusel 7+2reb+1ast, M.Diallo 7+6reb
BG TVO / Jahn: W.Marcel 23+6reb+2ast, S.Scott 20+7reb+5ast, A.Mohammed 18+4reb+1ast, K.Jessy 12+5reb+1ast, M.Hermsen 4+3reb+2ast, V.Tomy 4+6reb

Loewen - Recklinghausen 74-88

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Hertener Loewen (4-4) lost at home to second ranked Recklinghausen (6-2) 88-74 on Saturday. Recklinghausen outrebounded Hertener Loewen 50-39 including 36 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward Obi Okafor (198, college: Drury, agency: GoEmpire Group) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and Slovenian power forward Tine Kotnik (205-2000) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Recklinghausen's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Kosovan guard Faton Jetullahi (188-1994) did not help to save the game for Hertener Loewen. Dutch guard Casey Lopes (190-1997) added 11 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Recklinghausen maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Veitshoechheim, which they share with Stuttgart and Mannheim. Loser Hertener Loewen dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with 12 other teams. Recklinghausen will meet at home Aachen (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Hertener Loewen will play against Ibbenbueren (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Recklinghausen: N.Meesmann 23+4reb+1ast, O.Okafor 21+8reb+1ast, D.Ewald 15+5reb+1ast, T.Kotnik 15+11reb+2ast, D.Stachanczyk 6+7reb+4ast, G.Emil 3+7reb
Loewen: M.Buljevic 19+2reb+3ast, F.Jetullahi 17+8reb+4ast, L.Casey 11+12reb+4ast, C.Schwartz 11+2reb, D.Fiorentino 9+13reb, K.Alarashe 3

Hagen-Haspe - Wulfen 95-87

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Hagen-Haspe (4-4) defeated at home 7th ranked BSV Wulfen (4-4) 95-87 on Saturday. Hagen-Haspe made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American swingman Ricardo Artis II (198-1993, college: Wiley) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Dutch point guard Sven Cikara (188-2001, agency: One Motive Sports) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Artis II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 31 points and 4 assists by American point guard Bryant Allen (183-1990, college: Dakota St.) did not help to save the game for BSV Wulfen. Center Tarik Jakupovic (200-2003) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. BSV Wulfen's coach tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hagen-Haspe moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated BSV Wulfen. BSV Wulfen lost third consecutive game. Hagen-Haspe will meet at home Hamm (#7) in the next round. BSV Wulfen will play against Hagen BG and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hagen-Haspe: R.Artis II 35+15reb+4ast, C.Sven 20+1reb+4ast, L.Bambullis 8+1reb+2ast, P.Urban 7+6ast, M.Margaritis 7+9reb, W.Marvin 6+4reb+1ast
Wulfen: B.Allen 31+2reb+4ast, J.Tarik 11+8reb, N.Strubich 11+2reb, N.Peters 9+4reb, G.Jung 9+1reb+1ast, J.Kleinert 8+7reb+2ast

Aachen - Koeln DTV 80-89

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Aachen (1-7) lost at home to twelfth ranked Koeln DTV (3-5) 89-80 on Saturday. The winners were led by point guard Patrick Reusch (185-1993) who scored that evening 22 points and guard Jacob Engelhardt (190-1997) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Tim Schoenborn (193-1990) did not help to save the game for Aachen. Felix Huesmann added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Four Koeln DTV and five Aachen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Koeln DTV moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Aachen lost fourth consecutive game. Aachen at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bergedorf. Koeln DTV will meet at home Bonn 2 (#11) in the next round. Aachen will play against the league's second-placed Recklinghausen and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Koeln DTV: P.Reusch 22+1reb+3ast, J.Engelhardt 16+5reb+1ast, P.Pfeifer 15+2reb+3ast, J.Koschade 10+5reb+2ast, E.Jenkins 9+6reb+3ast, B.Vass Franz 8+2reb+2ast
Aachen: M.Boldt 19+3reb, H.Felix 16+7reb+2ast, T.Schoenborn 15+6reb+4ast, A.Vitanov 14+8reb, S.French 10+3reb+2ast, M.Middeldorf 3+4reb+2ast

Hamm - Ibbenbueren 81-71

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Hamm (4-4) beat at home one of their biggest challengers Ibbenbueren (4-4) 81-71 on Saturday. The winners were led by naturalized Bosnian forward Mateo Zovko (193-1998, college: Laramie CC) who scored that evening 22 points and center Jascal Knoerig (206-2000) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Hamm's coach Ivan Rosic used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 16 points and 17 rebounds by Kai Hanig did not help to save the game for Ibbenbueren. American-Spanish Marco Porcher Jimenez (193-1992, college: FIU) added 20 points for the guests. Hamm moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Ibbenbueren. Hamm will meet Hagen-Haspe (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Ibbenbueren will play against Hertener Loewen (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hamm: M.Zovko 22+3reb+1ast, K.Jascal 17+7reb+1ast, K.Marcel 9+3reb+1ast, K.Kevin 8+4reb+5ast, B.Matei 8+9reb+1ast, M.Abdiwahid 7+2reb
Ibbenbueren: M.Porcher Jimenez 20+1reb+1ast, H.Kai 16+17reb, W.Jan 9+4reb, T.Kosel 9+2reb+2ast, B.Fumey 7+3reb, S.Morlock 2+2reb