ProB Round 19 (Regular Season): OrangeAcad. defeat Rhoendorf

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Dragons Rhoendorf (15-4) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked OrangeAcademy (12-7) 84-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dragons Rhoendorf. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. OrangeAcad. made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Rhoendorf helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jervis Scheffs (192-2007) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Guard Philip Hecker (193-2002) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American power forward Avery Sullivan (203-1999, college: Lamar) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for Rhoendorf. Dragons Rhoendorf's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. OrangeAcad. moved-up to second place, which they share with Bball Loewen. Rhoendorf at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Leverkusen. OrangeAcad. is looking forward to face Leitershofen (#7) in Diedorf in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rhoendorf will play on the road against TSV Troester (#13) in Breitenguessbach and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Loewen (12-7) against sixth ranked Coburg (11-7) on Sunday night. Host Loewen was defeated by Coburg in a tough game in Erfurt 86-95. It was a great evening for Gabriel Kuku (190-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Sven Lorber helped adding 22 points and 7 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). At the losing side Paul Albrecht (208-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Coburg moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Berlin BG 2000. Bball Loewen at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with OrangeAcad.. Coburg will play against Fellbach (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bball Loewen will play against FC Bayern 2 (#9) in Muenchen and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Rostock supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked RheinStars (14-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Seawolves 2 (9-10). RheinStars smashed Seawolves 2 109-88 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Bryan Battle who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Branden Maughmer came up with 17 points and 8 assists for Rostock II in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Koeln maintains third place with 14-5 record behind leader Leverkusen. Newly promoted Rostock II keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Koeln will meet at home Iserlohn (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rostock II will play against Ibbenbueren (#14) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Schwelm smashed Bernau on the road 94-67. Iserlohn lost to Leverkusen on its own court 73-79. BSW Sixers unfortunately lost to Itzehoe in a road game 73-75. Herford was rolled over Berlin BG 2000 at home 67-97. Ibbenbueren defeated TKS 49ers on the opponent's court 70-62. Rist Wedel was beaten by Wolmirstedt in a home game 84-93. Schwenningen lost to Ludwigsburg on the road 69-82. FC Bayern 2 unfortunately lost to Oberhaching on its own court 71-77. Leitershofen was rolled over Frankfurt Jrs in a road game 56-81. Speyer crushed TSV Troester at home 100-59. Ehingen was beaten by Fellbach on the opponent's court 105-99.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 32 points and 6 rebounds by Lars Berger of Fellbach.

Group North

Rostock II - Koeln 88-109

The game in Rostock supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked RheinStars (14-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Seawolves 2 (9-10). RheinStars smashed Seawolves 2 109-88 on Saturday. Koeln made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Rostock II turnovers and outrebounded them 38-19 including a 15-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Koeln looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Bryan Battle (196-1999, college: FHU) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Lithuanian Grantas Vasiliauskas (204-1999) accounted for 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five RheinStars players scored in double figures. American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 17 points and 8 assists and guard Svante Schmundt (188-2001) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Rostock II in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Koeln maintains third place with 14-5 record behind leader Leverkusen. Newly promoted Rostock II keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Koeln will meet at home Iserlohn (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rostock II will play against Ibbenbueren (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: B.Battle 22+8reb+3ast, G.Vasiliauskas 22+8reb+2ast, R.Hennen 20+3reb+3ast, V.Seckendorff Jannis 15+3reb+2ast, T.Lang 11+1reb+6ast, A.Mangold 9+1reb+4ast
Rostock II: F.Mika 21+1reb+1ast, B.Maughmer 17+2reb+8ast, S.Schmundt 17+3reb+4ast, B.Sydnee 8+1reb+2ast, D.Lopez Dittert 7+1ast, M.Jost 6+2reb+1ast

Bernau - Schwelm 67-94

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Schwelm (14-4) crushed on the road 10th ranked SSV Lok Bernau (8-11) 94-67 on Saturday. Schwelm dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to SSV Lok Bernau's 38. Schwelm looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian forward Khalil Miller (203-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. Thomas Reuter (198-1992, college: EWU) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Schwelm players scored in double figures. Center Akim-Jamal Jonah (210-1998, college: San Diego) came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds and Croatian forward Emilio Banic (197-1993) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Bernau in the defeat. Schwelm have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser SSV Lok Bernau keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Schwelm will meet Rist Wedel (#5) on the road in the next round. Bernau will play against Wolmirstedt (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Schwelm: K.Miller 25+16reb, T.Reuter 17+10reb+4ast, S.Ajagbe 14+1reb, C.Frazier 12+4reb+4ast, M.Klesper 12+5ast, C.Sven 8+2reb+7ast
Bernau: A.Jonah 28+9reb, E.Banic 13+5reb+1ast, M.Meo 10+3reb+1ast, J.Mampuya 7+5reb+4ast, H.Clint 4+3reb+2ast, S.Philipp 3+1reb+1ast

Iserlohn - Leverkusen 73-79

Very expected game when 11th ranked Kangaroos (6-13) lost to second ranked Leverkusen (15-4) in Iserlohn 73-79 on Saturday. Leverkusen dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Kangaroos's 28. Leverkusen forced 21 Iserlohn turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for center Soeren Urbansky (214-2000) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American point guard Trey McBride (188-1997, college: Northwood) accounted for 14 points for the winning side. American-French guard Clayton Ladine (187-1998, college: Rocky Mountain) came up with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and Samuel Mpacko (187-1998) added 17 points respectively for Iserlohn in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leverkusen have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rhoendorf. Iserlohn lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Itzehoe and Herford. Leverkusen will meet at home Herford (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Iserlohn will play against Koeln and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: S.Urbansky 16+5reb+1ast, T.McBride 14+3reb+3ast, M.Huebner 10+3reb, C.Oldham 8+5reb+3ast, M.Stoll 8+2reb+1ast, M.Boksic 7+4reb
Iserlohn: S.Mpacko 17+2reb+1ast, C.Ladine 12+6reb+5ast, V.Ziring 10+2reb+5ast, T.Henson 8+4reb+2ast, J.Konradt 8+2reb+1ast, M.Elias 7+1reb+1ast

Itzehoe - BSW Sixers 75-73

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Eagles (6-13) edged higher ranked Sixers (8-10) in Itzehoe 75-73 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Filmore Beck (190-1991) who led the winners and scored 23 points. American point guard Mason Vires (182-1996, college: CSC, agency: One Motive Sports) accounted for 15 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Vires is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Yassin Mahfouz (194-1993) came up with 26 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Donte Nicholas (196-1987, college: FPU) added 4 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals respectively for BSW Sixers in the defeat. Itzehoe moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Iserlohn and Herford. BSW Sixers lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost. Itzehoe will meet higher ranked Berlin BG 2000 (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BSW Sixers will play against TKS 49ers (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Itzehoe: F.Beck 23+1reb+2ast, M.Vires 15+2reb+4ast, J.Fritsche 14+5reb+2ast, E.Nyberg 9+5reb+5ast, I.Catani 7+5reb+1ast, T.Moeller 4+5reb
BSW Sixers: Y.Mahfouz 26+8reb, N.Wenzl 13+4reb+5ast, O.Emanuel 10+4reb, H.Moritz 9+5reb, O.Kanda-Kanyinda 4+2reb+1ast, D.Nicholas 4+10reb+10ast

Herford - Berlin BG 2000 67-97

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Herford (6-13) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Braves (11-7) 97-67 on Saturday. Berlin BG 2000 forced 25 Herford turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Ukrainian point guard Andriy Kozhemiakin (190-1996, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 8 assists. American guard Seth Compas (190-2000, college: Graceland) accounted for 22 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Braves players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Shawn Gulley (200-1993, college: Temple JC) came up with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Herford in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Braves have a solid series of three victories in a row. Berlin BG 2000 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Coburg. Herford lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Iserlohn and Itzehoe. Berlin BG 2000 will meet at home Itzehoe (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Herford will play against the league's leader Leverkusen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Berlin BG 2000: S.Compas 22+3reb+1ast, M.Jean-Louis 21+2reb, A.Kozhemiakin 19+2reb+8ast, K.Kevin 12+6ast, S.Emanuel 7+3reb+1ast, N.Litzbach 6+3reb+1ast
Herford: S.Gulley 23+6reb+4ast, C.Turner 17+6reb+3ast, M.Luca 8+1reb, J.Sola 6+3reb+5ast, J.Stahl 5, V.Volkus 5+1reb+1ast

TKS 49ers - Ibbenbueren 62-70

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Ballers (4-15) defeated higher ranked TKS 49ers (9-10) in Stahnsdorf 70-62 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW, agency: Banner Sports Management) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 7 rebounds. Spanish forward Albert Del Hoyo (192-1992) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. Robin Jorch (211-1994, college: Boise St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Ukrainian forward Ivan Mikhieiev (190-1999) added 8 points and 4 assists respectively for TKS 49ers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Ibbenbueren maintains fourteenth place with 4-15 record. Loser TKS 49ers keep the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ibbenbueren will meet at home higher ranked Rostock II (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TKS 49ers will play against BSW Sixers in Sandersdorf and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ibbenbueren: D.Livingston 31+7reb+1ast, A.Del Hoyo 11+2reb, W.Jan 7+5reb, J.Kleinert 5, Z.Luka 5+1reb+1ast, H.Wiegard 3+3reb
TKS 49ers: O.Bondarenko 14+1reb+1ast, L.Wagner 10+1reb+2ast, R.Jorch 10+10reb+2ast, I.Mikhieiev 8+4reb+4ast, Y.Hildebrandt 7+8reb+1ast, N.Kimoni 3+1reb

Rist Wedel - Wolmirstedt 84-93

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Rist Wedel (11-8) lost at home to sixth ranked Wolmirstedt (10-8) 93-84 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian power forward Modestas Paulauskas (211-1995) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Center Bill Borekambi (199-1992, college: Sequoias CC) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Wolmirstedt players scored in double figures. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Camron Reece (201-1999, college: Talladega) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Swedish Daniel Johansson (201-1998) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Rist Wedel in the defeat. Wolmirstedt maintains sixth place with 10-8 record. Loser Rist Wedel dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Frankfurt Jrs and Oberhaching. Wolmirstedt will meet at home Bernau (#10) in the next round. Rist Wedel will play against the league's second-placed Schwelm (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wolmirstedt: M.Paulauskas 16+11reb, M.Joel 14+1reb+1ast, D.Onwuka 12+6reb+1ast, B.Borekambi 11+6reb+4ast, M.Friederici 10+1reb+1ast, M.Bogdanov 10+1reb+1ast
Rist Wedel: C.Reece 20+10reb+3ast, E.Darren 13+3ast, A.Al-Fayed 10+4reb+2ast, L.Hoffmann 9+7reb, D.Johansson 9+6reb+3ast, B.Noe 9+3reb+3ast

Group South

Ludwigsburg - Schwenningen 82-69

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Ludwigsburg (10-9) beat at home 14th ranked Schwenningen (3-16) 82-69 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Dominykas Pleta (206-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Cypriot Aeneas Jung (202-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. Ludwigsburg's coach Kheeryoung Rhee used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Jeremia Agyepong (193-2001) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Damezi Anderson (201-1999, college: Detroit, agency: Helping Ballers) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Schwenningen in the defeat. Ludwigsburg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Leitershofen. Schwenningen lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. Ludwigsburg will meet Ehingen (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Schwenningen will play against Frankfurt Jrs and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: S.Luca 16+4reb+3ast, P.Dominykas 15+11reb+2ast, J.Aeneas 11+8reb+6ast, M.Nico 10+5reb+3ast, E.Esli 10+5reb, M.Marko 6
Schwenningen: J.Agyepong 19+6reb+1ast, D.Mayr 11+6reb+2ast, A.Fanchini 10+4reb+4ast, D.Anderson 9+10reb+2ast, G.Thomas 8+3reb+4ast, K.Agust 6+4ast

FC Bayern 2 - Oberhaching 71-77

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Bayern (9-9) lost to seventh ranked Deisenhofen (11-8) in Muenchen 71-77 on Saturday. Oberhaching made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 FC Bayern 2 turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American Omari Knox (185-1986, college: Bloomfield) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Maxwell Dongmo (196-2003) accounted for 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Montenegrin Dino Radoncic (202-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Martin Kalu (195-2005) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for FC Bayern 2 in the defeat. Bayern's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Oberhaching moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rist Wedel and Frankfurt Jrs. FC Bayern 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Oberhaching will meet at home Speyer (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. FC Bayern 2 will play against the league's second-placed Bball Loewen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oberhaching: O.Knox 25+5reb+4ast, D.Maxwell 23+8reb, J.Dippold 15+4reb+2ast, F.Fischer 8+4reb, B.Philipp 4+3reb+4ast, J.Mateo 2+1reb+1ast
FC Bayern 2: D.Radoncic 16+11reb+2ast, K.Martin 16+5reb+2ast, V.Ivan 15+2reb, S.Nikolas 9+7reb+1ast, F.Marco 5+6reb+4ast, L.Amar 4+1reb+3ast

Rhoendorf - OrangeAcad. 78-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Dragons Rhoendorf (15-4) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked OrangeAcademy (12-7) 84-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dragons Rhoendorf. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. OrangeAcad. made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Rhoendorf helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jervis Scheffs (192-2007) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Guard Philip Hecker (193-2002) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four OrangeAcademy players scored in double figures. American power forward Avery Sullivan (203-1999, college: Lamar) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized American point guard Tyreese Blunt (191-2002) added 22 points and 4 assists in the effort for Rhoendorf. Dragons Rhoendorf's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. OrangeAcad. moved-up to second place, which they share with Bball Loewen. Rhoendorf at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Leverkusen. OrangeAcad. is looking forward to face Leitershofen (#7) in Diedorf in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rhoendorf will play on the road against TSV Troester (#13) in Breitenguessbach and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
OrangeAcad.: S.Jervis 21+3reb+1ast, A.Alec 17+6reb, S.Sisoho Jawara 13+6reb+4ast, H.Philip 11+8reb+5ast, A.Endurance 9+2reb, H.Tobias 6+12reb+1ast
Rhoendorf: B.Tyreese 22+1reb+4ast, A.Sullivan 18+13reb+3ast, F.Gille 10+11reb, A.Pilipovic 9+1ast, K.Omojola 5+3reb+8ast, B.Buck 4+2reb

Frankfurt Jrs - Leitershofen 81-56

Everything could happen in Frankfurt at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Skyliners II and 6th ranked Kangaroos had identical 10-8 record. This time Skyliners II used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Diedorf 81-56 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Trevian Bell (201, college: Lewis) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Point guard Alvin-Olebabe Onyia (181-2000) accounted for 6 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. American Jermane Carter (198-1999, college: Midwestern St.) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Spanish center Bernat Vanaclocha (210-1998, college: Polk State CC) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Leitershofen in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frankfurt Jrs (11-8) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rist Wedel and Oberhaching. Loser Kangaroos dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg. Frankfurt Jrs will meet Schwenningen (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leitershofen will play against OrangeAcad. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt Jrs: T.Bell 22+3reb+2ast, A.Nolan 20+4reb+2ast, F.Dietrich 13+8reb+1ast, A.Onyia 6+14reb+6ast, N.Leonhardt 6+4reb+1ast, C.Leo 4+3reb
Leitershofen: J.Carter 15+7reb, N.Lagerman 9+2ast, W.Jannik 8+3reb+1ast, B.Vanaclocha 7+12reb, D.Noel 5+2reb, T.Ole 4+5reb

Speyer - TSV Troester 100-59

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Breitenguessbach (5-14) was outscored on the road by tenth ranked Speyer (9-10) 100-59 on Saturday. Speyer outrebounded TSV Troester 37-24 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Speyer looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by TSV Troester's players. It was an exceptional evening for Christoph Rupp (195-1994) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Center David Aichele (212-1999) accounted for 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Five Speyer players scored in double figures. Point guard Timo Dippold (188-1997) came up with 10 points and point guard Leo Trummeter (190-2004) added 13 points respectively for TSV Troester in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Speyer moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted TSV Troester dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Ehingen. Speyer will meet higher ranked Oberhaching (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TSV Troester will play against the league's leader Rhoendorf (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Speyer: P.David 15+5reb, D.Dennis 15, C.Rupp 14+8reb+4ast, D.Woodmore 14+3reb+3ast, D.Aichele 12+11reb+2ast, C.Hidalgo 11+1reb+8ast
TSV Troester: T.Leo 13+2reb+1ast, T.Dippold 10+4reb+2ast, H.Nieslon 7+2reb, S.Marlon 7+1reb+1ast, E.Land 6+4reb, S.Walde 6+3reb+2ast

Bball Loewen - Coburg 86-95

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Loewen (12-7) against sixth ranked Coburg (11-7) on Sunday night. Host Loewen was defeated by Coburg in a tough game in Erfurt 86-95. Coburg players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. It was a great evening for Gabriel Kuku (190-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Sven Lorber (183-1997) helped adding 22 points and 7 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Four Coburg players scored in double figures. At the losing side Paul Albrecht (208-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Jan Heber (186-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Coburg moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Berlin BG 2000. Bball Loewen at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with OrangeAcad.. Coburg will play against Fellbach (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bball Loewen will play against FC Bayern 2 (#9) in Muenchen and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Coburg: K.Gabriel 23+9reb+5ast, S.Lorber 22+3reb+7ast, P.Adrian 17+5reb+8ast, K.Mortensen 16+4reb+1ast, K.Danas 8+4reb+2ast, W.Adrian 5+5reb+2ast
Bball Loewen: P.Albrecht 25+15reb+6ast, A.Ceesay 21+5reb+6ast, J.Heber 16+8reb+11ast, L.Schiller 8+3reb, T.Lyles 7+2reb+4ast, N.Kamdem 7+2reb+1ast

Fellbach - Ehingen 105-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Fellbach's (9-10) home victory over 12th ranked Ehingen/Urspringschule (5-14) 105-99 on Sunday. Fellbach made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Ehingen turnovers. Fellbach looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Lars Berger (194-1996) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Brian Butler (196-1991) accounted for 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Finnish point guard Valtteri Mervola (185-2002, agency: Blacktop Management) came up with 25 points and 6 assists and British-Australian swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) added 25 points respectively for Ehingen in the defeat. Four Fellbach and five Ehingen players scored in double figures. Ehingen/Urspringschule's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Fellbach moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ehingen/Urspringschule keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with TSV Troester. Fellbach will meet higher ranked Coburg (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ehingen will play against Ludwigsburg (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fellbach: L.Berger 32+6reb+2ast, M.Golder 19+3reb+2ast, B.Butler 18+9reb+4ast, A.Kronhardt 12+4reb+3ast, N.Schlipf 11, G.Andre 7+6reb
Ehingen: A.Thoseby 25+4reb+1ast, M.Valtteri 25+1reb+6ast, N.Vincent 13+10reb+2ast, A.Jorke 12+1ast, G.Jared 12+3reb+1ast, L.Leonhard 5+1reb+1ast