“Academics Heidelberg Wins in Double Overtime, Ludwigsburg Dominates FC Bayern in BBL Action”

The Academics Heidelberg won on the 15th day of the BBL with 107:101 (20:11,28:25,19:20,16:27,10:10,14:8) after the second overtime against medi Bayreuth.

The Heidelbergers pulled away at the beginning of the first quarter and were leading 20:11 after the first ten minutes. In the second and third period, the Academics were able to extend their lead to up to 13 points.

Academics Heidelberg ringen Bayreuth nieder

In the last quarter, the thread broke with the hosts. Suddenly Bayreuth were in the lead, but the Academics were able to save themselves in overtime. Even five minutes extra time didn’t bring a winner, only in the second overtime did Heidelberg prevail decisively.

Eric Washington with 23 points and seven rebounds as well as Vincent Kesteloot (22 points, eleven rebounds) and Elias Lasisi (18 points, nine rebounds) were the strongest players in Heidelberg.

Ludwigsburg clearly beats FC Bayern

The Ludwigsburg giants celebrated an unexpectedly high victory. Head coach Josh King’s team defeated FC Bayern Munich 96:68 (53:32).

Ludwigsburg’s Yorman Polas Bartolo (28 points) was hard to stop. Prentiss Hubb, who returned from ankle surgery last week, also put in a strong performance with 20 points.

Merlins clearly beat Frankfurt

The Merlins Crailsheim certainly won their away game at the Skyliners Frankurt with 88:72 (28:19, 24:20, 13:15, 23:18). The Crailsheim team ensured clear conditions in the first quarter.

Small forward Jaren Lewis was the Merlins’ top marksman with 16 points, including three of his five attempts from beyond the three-point line.