Ulm defeated Oldenburg in overtime, 98:94, in a match that determined the top spot after this round of the Bundesliga.
All in all, it was an exceptionally interesting game witnessed at the EWE Arena. The visitors had a better start, leading 23:16 after the first quarter for the defending champions. Oldenburg then responded, narrowing the deficit to six points before halftime.
Oldenburg managed to take the lead in the third quarter after a tough battle, but the advantage was minimal. Oldenburg squandered a six-point lead in the final quarter, leading the game into overtime. Ulm showed more concentration during overtime and managed to win by a narrow margin. The standout performer was Dakota Mathias, who scored 26 points.
Hamburg also defeated Gottingen in overtime, with a final score of 123-118, and now the Towers have a positive record in the top German league.
Wurzburg dominated Heidelberg with a score of 87-54, while Vechta did the same against Crailsheim Merlins with a result of 96-58. The struggles for the ‘Magicians’ continue, and alongside the aforementioned Heidelberg, they share the last place in the standings.