Basketball - Ulm basketball team with away win in Eurocup
The rathiopharm Ulm basketball team has taken a big step towards qualifying for the final round of the Eurocup. The German champions won the second round opener at Italian representative Dolomiti Energia Trento by 85:83 (43:42) on Wednesday evening. LJ Figueroa was the best scorer with 20 points. It was Ulm's seventh win in its tenth game.
Ulm began with concentration in defense and attack. They quickly built a lead and went into the second half 21:13 ahead. The hosts stepped up their game and reduced the deficit to one point by the break. Up to this point, the visitors had a clear advantage in terms of shooting percentage and defensive rebounds.
It remained tight after the restart. Neither team was able to pull away. Ulm only managed to do so midway through the final quarter thanks to a small spurt from 69:68 to 74:68. The German club held on to its narrow lead until a few seconds before the end, before the home side made it tense again with a three by former German league player Kamar Baldwin to make it 83:84 five seconds before the final whistle. However, Ulm did not concede anything after that.
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The victory over Trento was Ulm's seventh away win in the Eurocup this season, showcasing their strong performance outside their home court in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. LJ Figueroa's 20 points played a significant role in the close 85-83 victory against Dolomiti Energia Trento, an Italian representative in the competition. This thrilling win in Trento brought Ulm closer to securing a spot in the Eurocup's final round, further cementing their position among European basketball elite.
Source: www.stern.de
