Ulm is celebrating: With 99:86 in the semi-finals and match point on Tuesday!

Ulm is celebrating: With 99:86 in the semi-finals and match point on Tuesday!

In an exciting semi-final game against the FIT/One Würzburg Baskets, ratiopharm Ulm secured its third win in the best-of-5 mode and triumphed with 99:86. The game took place in the ratiopharm arena in front of a sold-out crowd and gave Ulm a 2-1 lead in the series. On Tuesday they now have the match point to move into the final.

Karim Jallow was the standout player of the evening, scoring an impressive 26 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 71%. Other key players included Noa Essengue with 17 points, Justinian Jessup with 15 and Ben Saraf who contributed 13 points. Ulm got off to a solid start and initially led 7:3, but Würzburg took the lead and ended the first quarter with 20:17.

The gameplay in detail

In the second quarter, the Ulm team turned the game around decisively. They were already leading 48:37 at halftime. In the third quarter, Jallow once again showed his class and ensured that Ulm led 68:55. The last quarter brought exciting moments when Würzburg started the game better with Mike Lewis and reduced the deficit to just one point (64:63). However, Ulm's lead stabilized and in the final spurt the home team secured victory.

After the game, coach Ty Harrelson praised his team's defensive performance as well as the good work on the offensive board, where the team collected a total of 20 offensive rebounds. Nelson Weidemann emphasized the energy performance and improved defense as the key to success.

The outlook for the next game

The players on the Ulm team know the importance of repeating their performance in the next game. This is the only way they can take advantage of the chance to make it to the final perfect. On Tuesday, the Ulm team can make everything clear in front of their home crowd and celebrate reaching the final with a win. So the tension remains high, both on and off the field.

For detailed analysis and more information about the game, please visit ulm-news.de and ratiopharmulm.com.