ProB Round 22 (Regular Season): FC Bayern 2 defeat Rhoendorf

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dragons Rhoendorf (17-5) in Muenchen on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Bayern (12-9) 90-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragons Rhoendorf. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FC Bayern 2 made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Kalu (195-2005) who helped to win the game recording 32 points. Ivan Kharchenkov (198-2006) contributed with 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Bayern's coach Emir Mutapcic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Kelvin Omojola (183-1997, college: Northwest) replied with 21 points and 6 assists for Rhoendorf. Bayern have a solid three-game winning streak. FC Bayern 2 moved-up to sixth place. Rhoendorf at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Koeln. FC Bayern 2 are looking forward to face league's second-placed OrangeAcad. in Ulm in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rhoendorf will play at home against Leitershofen and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Schwelm (16-6) against sixth ranked Wolmirstedt (13-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Schwelm was crushed by Wolmirstedt in Wolmirstedt 91-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Schwelm. Maximilian Begue (192-2001) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Modestas Paulauskas chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side naturalized American Chris Frazier (182-1990, college: Dubuque) responded with 19 points. Wolmirstedt maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Schwelm at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. Wolmirstedt will play against Itzehoe (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Schwelm will play against the league's leader Leverkusen (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked OrangeAcademy (15-9) against twelfth ranked Ehingen/Urspringschule (6-16) on Saturday night. Visiting OrangeAcademy was defeated by Ehingen/Urspringschule in Allmendingen 94-80. Adam Thoseby notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Maximilian Langenfeld did not help to save the game for OrangeAcad.. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ehingen maintains twelfth position with 6-16 record. Loser OrangeAcademy keeps the second place with nine games lost. Ehingen will meet at home higher ranked Coburg (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. OrangeAcad. will play against FC Bayern 2 and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Oberhaching was smashed by OrangeAcad. on the road 96-76. BSW Sixers won against Iserlohn on its own court 86-82. Bernau unfortunately lost to Rist Wedel in a road game 55-64. Ibbenbueren recorded a loss to Berlin BG 2000 at home 63-76. TKS 49ers were crushed by Leverkusen on the opponent's court 74-46. Itzehoe beat Rostock II in a home game 91-83. Herford lost to Koeln on the road 67-75. FC Bayern 2 managed to outperform Bball Loewen on its own court 104-86. Fellbach recorded a loss to Leitershofen in Diedorf 86-77. Coburg crushed Frankfurt Jrs at home 87-65. Ludwigsburg was beaten by Bball Loewen on the opponent's court 84-75. Schwenningen lost to Speyer in a home game 86-87.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Noa Essengue of OrangeAcad..



OrangeAcad. - Oberhaching 96-76

No shocking result in a game when second ranked OrangeAcademy (15-9) crushed 4th ranked Deisenhofen (13-10) in Ulm 96-76 on Wednesday. OrangeAcad. made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Oberhaching turnovers. OrangeAcad. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when OrangeAcad. made 7 blocks. French forward Noa Essengue (207-2006) notched 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Maximilian Langenfeld (197-2003) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four OrangeAcademy players scored in double figures. OrangeAcademy's coach Baldur Ragnarsson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by Maxwell Dongmo (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Oberhaching. Fynn Fischer (208-1999) added 19 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. OrangeAcad. maintains second position with 15-9 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Leverkusen. Loser Deisenhofen dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost. OrangeAcad. will meet at home FC Bayern 2 (#6) in the next round. Oberhaching will play against Frankfurt Jrs and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oberhaching: F.Fischer 19+8reb+2ast, D.Maxwell 17+10reb+3ast, J.Koegler 9+8reb+1ast, B.Philipp 8+2reb+7ast, O.Knox 7+7reb+3ast, P.Zeis 5+2reb+1ast
OrangeAcad.: E.Noa 20+5reb+4ast, H.Philip 15+5reb+2ast, M.Jordan 14+1reb, L.Maximilian 13+6reb+6ast, S.Linus 11+4reb+2ast, A.Alec 8+4reb+3ast

Group North

BSW Sixers - Iserlohn 86-82

Rather expected game when 11th ranked Kangaroos (7-15) lost to ninth ranked Sixers (10-12) in Sandersdorf 82-86 on Saturday. BSW Sixers made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Hendrik Warner (208-2002) notched 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Nico Wenzl (184-2001) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Five Sixers players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by American Travis Henson (199-1999, college: CSUB) did not help to save the game for Iserlohn. Samuel Mpacko (187-1998) added 19 points for lost side. Kangaroos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. BSW Sixers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Fellbach and Rostock II. Loser Kangaroos keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Itzehoe and Herford. BSW Sixers will meet at home Ibbenbueren (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Iserlohn will play against Rostock II and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Iserlohn: S.Mpacko 19+2reb+2ast, T.Henson 18+8reb+1ast, C.Ladine 12+5reb+3ast, M.Elias 8+4reb+1ast, V.Ziring 7+1reb+4ast, J.Konradt 7
BSW Sixers: H.Warner 22+5reb+1ast, N.Wenzl 20+1reb+5ast, Y.Mahfouz 13+9reb+1ast, O.Kanda-Kanyinda 12+3reb+3ast, D.Nicholas 10+7reb+8ast, H.Moritz 7+3reb+1ast

Wolmirstedt - Schwelm 91-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Schwelm (16-6) against sixth ranked Wolmirstedt (13-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Schwelm was crushed by Wolmirstedt in Wolmirstedt 91-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Schwelm. They outrebounded Schwelm 46-29 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Maximilian Begue (192-2001) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Lithuanian power forward Modestas Paulauskas (211-1995) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side naturalized American Chris Frazier (182-1990, college: Dubuque) responded with 19 points and Dutch point guard Sven Cikara (188-2001, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Wolmirstedt maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Schwelm at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. Wolmirstedt will play against Itzehoe (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Schwelm will play against the league's leader Leverkusen (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Schwelm: C.Frazier 19+4reb+3ast, C.Sven 18+5reb+3ast, K.Miller 14+6reb+1ast, T.Reuter 7+3reb+2ast, R.Merz 7+6reb+1ast, S.Ajagbe 5+3reb
Wolmirstedt: M.Begue 13+6reb+4ast, L.Hoppe 12, M.Friederici 12+3reb, M.Bogdanov 12+2reb+4ast, C.Rollins 11+4reb, B.Borekambi 10+1reb+1ast

Rist Wedel - Bernau 64-55

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Rist Wedel (14-8) won against at home 10th ranked SSV Lok Bernau (8-14) 64-55 on Saturday. Rist Wedel outrebounded Bernau 41-25 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Camron Reece (201-1999, college: Talladega) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and Swedish Daniel Johansson (201-1998) supported him with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by center Akim-Jamal Jonah (210-1998, college: San Diego) did not help to save the game for Bernau. Guard Elias Rapieque (200-2004) added 11 points and 5 assists for lost side. SSV Lok Bernau's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rist Wedel have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Berlin BG 2000 and Bball Loewen. Bernau lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. Rist Wedel will meet Herford (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bernau will play against TKS 49ers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bernau: R.Rousseau III 13+2reb, A.Jonah 11+9reb+2ast, R.Elias 11+1reb+5ast, M.Meo 7+4reb+1ast, E.Banic 7+2reb+2ast, R.Linus 3+4reb
Rist Wedel: C.Reece 20+19reb+2ast, B.Noe 12+3reb, K.Niklas 9+3reb+3ast, L.Hoffmann 9+6reb+2ast, D.Johansson 8+6reb+5ast, P.Simonas 4+1reb

Ibbenbueren - Berlin BG 2000 63-76

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Ballers (4-18) lost to fifth ranked Braves (14-8) in Ibbenbueren 63-76 on Saturday. Berlin BG 2000 forced 19 Ibbenbueren turnovers. Ukrainian point guard Andriy Kozhemiakin (190-1996, agency: BIG) notched 15 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international center Andreas Seiferth (209-1989) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Braves players scored in double figures. Braves' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by American swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) did not help to save the game for Ibbenbueren. Luka Zajic (195-2004) added 22 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Berlin BG 2000 moved-up to third place, which they share with Rist Wedel and Bball Loewen. Ibbenbueren lost third consecutive game. Ibbenbueren at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Berlin BG 2000 will meet at home league's second-placed Koeln in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ibbenbueren will play against BSW Sixers (#7) in Sandersdorf and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibbenbueren: D.Livingston 25+9reb+3ast, Z.Luka 22+6reb+1ast, A.Del Hoyo 7+5reb+1ast, T.Kosel 3+3reb+6ast, J.Timon 2+4reb, W.Jan 2+2reb
Berlin BG 2000: A.Kozhemiakin 15+6reb+3ast, A.Seiferth 11+8reb+3ast, S.Emanuel 11+2reb+2ast, N.Litzbach 11+4reb+3ast, S.Paul 8+1reb+1ast, S.Compas 7+2reb+3ast

Leverkusen - TKS 49ers 74-46

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Leverkusen (18-4) outplayed at home 9th ranked TKS 49ers (9-13) 74-46 on Saturday. Leverkusen made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while TKS 49ers only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded TKS 49ers 39-22 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Trey McBride (188-1997, college: Northwood) notched 20 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) to lead the effort and point guard Marius Stoll (197-1999) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 11 points by Lukas Wagner (193-2001) did not help to save the game for TKS 49ers. Ukrainian forward Ivan Mikhieiev (190-1999) added 5 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leverkusen have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-4 record. TKS 49ers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Leverkusen will meet Schwelm (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. TKS 49ers will play against Bernau (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
TKS 49ers: L.Wagner 11+2reb, F.Kamenov 7+1reb, V.Saldern Ferdinand 7+1reb, I.Mikhieiev 5+4reb+1ast, S.Paul 5, L.Hampl 4+2reb+4ast
Leverkusen: T.McBride 20+3reb+1ast, L.Grosskopf 15+4reb, M.Stoll 14+6reb+1ast, B.Sebastian 9+3reb+3ast, M.Huebner 6+3reb+1ast, S.Urbansky 4+3reb

Itzehoe - Rostock II 91-83

There was an upset when higher ranked Seawolves 2 (10-12) lost to thirteenth ranked Eagles (7-15) in Itzehoe 83-91 on Saturday. Itzehoe outrebounded Rostock II 43-30 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Italian forward Dominick Oliveri (201, college: Victoria, agency: SLN) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Erik Nyberg (186-1996, college: Clarendon CC) supported him with 22 points. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. Eagles' coach Timo Voelkering used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Rostock II. Guard Svante Schmundt (188-2001) added 13 points for lost side. Itzehoe moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Iserlohn and Herford. Newly promoted Rostock II keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with BSW Sixers and Fellbach. Itzehoe will meet at home higher ranked Wolmirstedt (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rostock II will play against Iserlohn and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rostock II: B.Maughmer 31+9reb+4ast, S.Schmundt 13+1reb+3ast, T.Nickel 12+2reb+1ast, Q.Marino 7+2reb+2ast, A.Darren 7+7reb+1ast, D.Lopez Dittert 6+2reb+1ast
Itzehoe: E.Nyberg 22+4reb+2ast, M.Vires 17+2reb+2ast, D.Oliveri 17+15reb+4ast, T.Moeller 15+7reb+3ast, F.Beck 11+1reb+2ast, I.Catani 3+5reb+3ast

Koeln - Herford 75-67

No shocking result in a game when second ranked RheinStars (17-5) beat 11th ranked Herford (7-15) in Koeln 75-67 on Saturday. Koeln dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Herford's 20. Koeln forced 20 Herford turnovers. Jannis Von Seckendorff (204-2002) notched 10 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American Bryan Battle (196-1999, college: FHU) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four RheinStars players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) did not help to save the game for Herford. Point guard Luca Michels (183-2002) added 21 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RheinStars have a solid four-game winning streak. Koeln keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rhoendorf. Loser Herford keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Iserlohn and Itzehoe. Koeln will meet Berlin BG 2000 (#5) on the road in the next round. Herford will play against Rist Wedel (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Herford: M.Luca 21+2reb+1ast, C.Turner 19+5reb+4ast, J.Stahl 10+4reb+2ast, J.Sola 5+8reb, V.Volkus 5+2reb+1ast, S.Gulley 4+10reb
Koeln: R.Kenan 13, B.Battle 11+7reb, V.Seckendorff Jannis 10+7reb+3ast, R.Hennen 10+3reb+1ast, B.Rohwer 8+4reb, S.Robin 8+1reb

Round 20

FC Bayern 2 - Bball Loewen 104-86

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Loewen (14-8) lost to seventh ranked Bayern (12-9) in Muenchen 86-104 on Wednesday. FC Bayern 2 made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Point guard Martin Kalu (195-2005) notched 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Ivan Kharchenkov (198-2006) supported him with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Bayern's coach Emir Mutapcic used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by American Tyseem Lyles (185-1992, college: Mercy) did not help to save the game for Bball Loewen. Point guard Jan Heber (186-1998) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for lost side. Four Bball Loewen players scored in double figures. Bayern have a solid three-game winning streak. FC Bayern 2 moved-up to sixth place. Loser Loewen dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Rist Wedel and Berlin BG 2000. FC Bayern 2 will meet league's second-placed OrangeAcad. in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bball Loewen will play against Speyer and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bball Loewen: P.Albrecht 20+5reb+1ast, T.Lyles 19+9reb+3ast, N.Kamdem 16+1reb, J.Heber 11+5reb+10ast, A.Ceesay 9+1reb+4ast, A.Musa 6
FC Bayern 2: K.Martin 35+7reb+2ast, K.Ivan 26+8reb+3ast, F.Marco 16+6reb+5ast, S.Nikolas 9+2reb+1ast, V.Ivan 9+3reb+2ast, L.Amar 7+1ast

Group South

Ehingen - OrangeAcad. 94-80

Very important is a road loss of second ranked OrangeAcademy (15-9) against twelfth ranked Ehingen/Urspringschule (6-16) on Saturday night. Visiting OrangeAcademy was defeated by Ehingen/Urspringschule in Allmendingen 94-80. Ehingen made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. British-Australian swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Vincent Neugebauer (213-2002) supported him with 16 points. Thoseby is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ehingen/Urspringschule players scored in double figures. Even 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Maximilian Langenfeld (197-2003) did not help to save the game for OrangeAcad.. Forward Alec Anigbata (204-2004) added 17 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ehingen maintains twelfth position with 6-16 record. Loser OrangeAcademy keeps the second place with nine games lost. Ehingen will meet at home higher ranked Coburg (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. OrangeAcad. will play against FC Bayern 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
OrangeAcad.: L.Maximilian 29+5reb+4ast, A.Alec 17+14reb+3ast, S.Linus 11+1ast, H.Philip 7+7reb+6ast, B.Lucca 6+2reb, M.Jordan 4+1ast
Ehingen: A.Thoseby 29+6reb+4ast, N.Vincent 16+4reb+3ast, G.Jared 13+3reb, D.Finn 12+10reb, M.Valtteri 11+4reb+3ast, A.Jorke 7+3reb+5ast

FC Bayern 2 - Rhoendorf 90-83

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dragons Rhoendorf (17-5) in Muenchen on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Bayern (12-9) 90-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragons Rhoendorf. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FC Bayern 2 made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Kalu (195-2005) who helped to win the game recording 32 points. Ivan Kharchenkov (198-2006) contributed with 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Bayern's coach Emir Mutapcic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Kelvin Omojola (183-1997, college: Northwest) replied with 21 points and 6 assists and Ferenc Gille (203-1998) added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Rhoendorf. Four Rhoendorf players scored in double figures. Bayern have a solid three-game winning streak. FC Bayern 2 moved-up to sixth place. Rhoendorf at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Koeln. FC Bayern 2 are looking forward to face league's second-placed OrangeAcad. in Ulm in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rhoendorf will play at home against Leitershofen and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Rhoendorf: K.Omojola 21+2reb+6ast, F.Gille 15+12reb, A.Pilipovic 11+3reb, M.Janne 10+3reb, B.Buck 8+1reb+3ast, A.Sullivan 7+9reb+1ast
FC Bayern 2: K.Martin 32+4reb+1ast, K.Ivan 25+5reb+2ast, F.Marco 14+4reb+1ast, S.Nikolas 6+6reb+2ast, Y.Desmond 5+5reb, V.Ivan 3+4reb+1ast

Leitershofen - Fellbach 86-77

Everything could happen in Diedorf at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Kangaroos and 10th ranked Fellbach had identical 10-11 record. This time Kangaroos used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Fellbach 86-77 on Saturday night. Leitershofen looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Jannik Westermeir (190-2002) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and American Jermane Carter (198-1999, college: Midwestern St.) supported him with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Zaire Thompson (180-1995, college: Fordham) did not help to save the game for Fellbach. Brian Butler (196-1991) added 13 points and 4 steals for lost side. Four Leitershofen and five Fellbach players scored in double figures. Leitershofen (11-11) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Ludwigsburg. Newly promoted Fellbach dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with BSW Sixers and Rostock II. Leitershofen will meet league's leader Rhoendorf on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Fellbach will play against Schwenningen (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fellbach: Z.Thompson 14+6reb+2ast, G.Andre 13+1reb, B.Butler 13+4reb+1ast, A.Kronhardt 12+5reb+1ast, L.Berger 10+2reb+1ast, N.Schlipf 8+2reb+2ast
Leitershofen: B.Maerz 23+2reb, J.Carter 20+5reb+4ast, W.Jannik 18+5reb+8ast, B.Vanaclocha 12+7reb, D.Noel 7+5reb+3ast, B.Benke 4+7reb+2ast

Coburg - Frankfurt Jrs 87-65

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Skyliners II (12-10) was outscored on the road by fifth ranked Coburg (13-8) 87-65 on Sunday. American forward Kolten Mortensen (201-1997, college: SD Mines) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Sven Lorber (183-1997) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Coburg's coach Patrick Seidel felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 10 points and 9 rebounds by Nils Leonhardt (197-2000) did not help to save the game for Frankfurt Jrs. Felix Hecker (193-1998) added 15 points for lost side. Five Coburg and four Frankfurt Jrs players scored in double figures. Coburg moved-up to fourth place. Loser Skyliners II keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Coburg will meet Ehingen (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Frankfurt Jrs will play against Oberhaching (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt Jrs: F.Hecker 15+4reb+1ast, C.Drago 11+3reb, N.Leonhardt 10+9reb+2ast, A.Nolan 10+3reb, A.Onyia 7+4reb+4ast, F.Dietrich 6+2reb+1ast
Coburg: K.Mortensen 20+8reb+1ast, S.Lorber 16+7reb+4ast, P.Adrian 14+5reb+5ast, K.Danas 14+3reb+1ast, K.Gabriel 12+7reb+6ast, H.Nico 9+2reb+1ast

Bball Loewen - Ludwigsburg 84-75

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Loewen (14-8) defeated 8th ranked Ludwigsburg (11-11) in Erfurt 84-75 on Sunday. Bball Loewen forced 23 Ludwigsburg turnovers. Paul Albrecht (208-1993) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American Tyseem Lyles (185-1992, college: Mercy) supported him with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds by Dominykas Pleta (206-2004) did not help to save the game for Ludwigsburg. Nico Mojica (195-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bball Loewen moved-up to third place, which they share with Rist Wedel and Berlin BG 2000. Loser Ludwigsburg keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Leitershofen. Bball Loewen will meet Speyer (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ludwigsburg will play against TSV Troester and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: P.Dominykas 21+13reb, M.Nico 14+5reb+4ast, S.Luca 12+3reb+3ast, K.Abdulhay 12+4reb, E.Esli 9+7reb+2ast, J.Aeneas 7+3reb+1ast
Bball Loewen: P.Albrecht 28+11reb+3ast, T.Lyles 22+5reb+2ast, A.Ceesay 13+7reb+3ast, N.Kamdem 12+3reb+1ast, J.Heber 6+3reb+4ast, L.Schiller 2

Schwenningen - Speyer 86-87

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Schwenningen (5-17) was edged at home by tenth ranked Speyer (11-12) 87-86 on Sunday. Speyer outrebounded Schwenningen 43-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Spanish point guard Carlos Hidalgo (183-1997) notched 29 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American DJ Woodmore (190-1992, college: VWU) supported him with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Thomas Gaus (194-2002) did not help to save the game for Schwenningen. French point guard Alexandre Fanchini (183-1999, college: Colby CC) added 20 points and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Speyer maintains tenth position with 11-12 record. Loser Schwenningen keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with TSV Troester. Speyer will meet at home higher ranked Bball Loewen (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Schwenningen will play against Fellbach (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Schwenningen: G.Thomas 23+6reb+4ast, D.Anderson 21+7reb+1ast, A.Fanchini 20+4reb+6ast, K.Agust 11+1reb+11ast, D.Mayr 7+5reb, E.Womala 4+3reb
Speyer: C.Hidalgo 29+8reb+2ast, D.Woodmore 15+12reb+4ast, P.David 11+4reb, D.Aichele 10+9reb+1ast, D.Dennis 7+4reb, F.Simon 7+3reb+4ast