ALBA Berlin`s Rosalie Esser Shines in WNBL Victory

ALBA Berlin`s Rosalie Esser led a thrilling WNBL victory, while SYNTAINICS MBC triumphed in the German Cup final.

ALBA Berlin continued their impressive unbeaten run in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with a thrilling 68:73 victory over NORDOST SC Rist Wedel. The match showcased a fierce competition, particularly in the first three quarters, where Wedel held their ground. However, ALBA surged in the final quarter, outscoring Wedel 17:28, with Rosalie Esser leading the charge by scoring 24 points, including a crucial three-pointer just 20 seconds before the final buzzer. Lilli Schultze also made significant contributions with 13 points and 8 rebounds.

BASS Berlin secured their playoff spot by defeating TuS Lichterfelde 76:66. Aylin Zengin was a standout performer, contributing 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Despite strong efforts from Elli Pochsteins and Greta Scholles for Lichterfelde, they couldn`t overcome BASS Berlin`s momentum.

In another exciting matchup, the Girls Baskets Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel triumphed over the Mitteldeutsche Basketball Academy with a score of 67:57. Key players Meret Wellmann, Shadeh Preston, Rania Ayadi, and Leticia Facca played pivotal roles in securing the win, while Alicia Rosanke led the MBA with 19 points.

In the NORDWEST region, Rhein Bascats Düsseldorf narrowly defeated TG Neuss Junior Tigers 62:59, with Laura Knaup and Antonia Marzini shining for Düsseldorf. Lonne Sluyter`s impressive 21 points and 15 rebounds for Neuss were not enough to clinch the victory.

Phoenix-TSV Hagen dominated their match against Junior-Team Osnabrück/Artland, winning decisively 95:48, led by Darina Zraychenko`s remarkable performance of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 10 steals. Meanwhile, the Cologne Regio Ladies fell to the Metropolitan Girls Recklinghausen 67:77, despite Johanna Zurek`s strong showing.

In the MITTE region, Post SV Nürnberg secured a commanding 79:44 victory over Rhein-Main Baskets, with a balanced scoring effort from players like Sophie Müller and Noemi Schoenauer, solidifying their second place in the standings.

In the men’s German Basketball Cup, SYNTAINICS MBC claimed victory in the final against Bamberg Baskets, winning 97:87, with Moritz Krimmer and Martin Breunig standing out in the match.

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