Champion ratiopharm Ulm suffered a setback in the basketball Bundesliga.
In the thriller against the strong newcomer Rasta Vechta, the defending champion lost 102:106 (92:92, 42:46) after extra time and suffered another setback after four successes in a row.
After the fourth defeat, Ulm fell back to third place on matchday 16, at least for the time being, behind leaders Niners Chemnitz (14:2) and cup winners Bayern Munich (10:3).
The Saxons beat Champions League winners Telekom Baskets Bonn 85:77 on Friday. Vechta (11:5) is fifth.
In the northern duel of the evening, the Veolia Towers Hamburg clearly had the upper hand.
After a strong third quarter, Hamburg prevailed over the Rostock Seawolves with 111:94 (57:52) and recorded their third success in a row.
ratiopharm ulm – Rasta Vechta 102:106 (92:92, 42:46). – Best throwers: Figueroa (22 points), de Paula (22), Williams (13), Essengue (11) for Ulm – Kuhse (21), Aminu (20), Ferner (19), Flanigan (14), Gronloh ( 11) for Vechta. – Spectators: 6000
Rostock Seawolves – Veolia Towers Hamburg 94:111 (57:52). – Best throwers: Lockett (19 points), Nelson (18), Clark (14), Amaize (11) for Rostock – Dziewa (22), Christmas (18), King (15), Hughes (14), Durham (14 ), Hinrichs (13) for Hamburg. – Viewers: 4705