BBL Daily - 26 October 2026

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October 26, 2026

Games

Phoenix Hagen secure first home win in BBL since 2016

Played Sunday, 25 October 2026

Phoenix Hagen won their first home game in the BBL in over 10 years, defeating Basketball Löwen Braunschweig 88-73. The game was closely contested in the first half, with Braunschweig leading 20-25 at the end of the first quarter and 37-48 at halftime. However, Hagen took control in the second half, going on a 17-0 run in the second quarter and a 14-3 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Trenton Gibson led Hagen with 22 points, while DeJour Reaves scored 18 points for Braunschweig. Hagen’s Christian Krings presented a banner to the team for their ProA championship win. The game was attended by 3,145 fans, making it the second consecutive sell-out for Hagen. Hagen’s coach Chris Harris attributed the win to the team’s ability to bring the crowd into the game and their defensive rebounding, which allowed them to gain a 28-14 advantage in second-chance points. Braunschweig’s coach Ramón Díaz congratulated Hagen on their win, citing the team’s strong defense as a key factor in their loss.

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FC Bayern München Basketball Dominates Veolia Towers Hamburg 96:77

Played Sunday, 25 October 2026

FC Bayern München Basketball secured a 96:77 win over Veolia Towers Hamburg in a game that saw the visitors play a strong first half before losing momentum in the third quarter. David Muenkat led the Hamburg team with a double-double, but it was not enough to overcome the Bayern team’s high-quality performance. Kenneth Ogbe of Hamburg set the tone early with a three-pointer, but Bayern’s MarJon Beauchamp took over in the second half, leading his team to a decisive victory. Bayern’s dominance was evident in their 72% shooting from the two-point range, compared to Hamburg’s 42%. The win keeps Bayern at the top of the standings, with Hamburg still searching for their first win against the team this season.

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European Cups

Alba Berlin win third straight game in Freiburg

Alba Berlin’s women’s basketball team secured their third consecutive win with a 73:52 victory over Freiburg. The team, led by coach Cristo Cabrera, dominated the first quarter and took a 21:10 lead. However, Freiburg improved in the second quarter and narrowed the gap to 28:33 at halftime. Alba Berlin regained momentum in the third quarter and extended their lead to 57:42. They maintained their advantage and secured the win despite Freiburg’s comeback attempts. The win improves Alba Berlin’s DBBL record to 3-1. The team will next face GEAS Basket in Milan on October 28 in the EuroCup.

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Rostock Seawolves Fall in Thriller to MBC Weißenfels

The Rostock Seawolves suffered their third league loss of the season in the easyCredit BBL, falling to MBC Weißenfels in a closely contested game. Despite leading by 13 points in the final quarter, the Seawolves were unable to hold on, with Weißenfels forcing overtime and eventually winning 103-98. Bent Leuchten led Rostock with 23 points, setting a new personal best in the Bundesliga. The Seawolves now sit at 3-3 after six games, and will look to bounce back in their next match, a EuroCup game against Italian team Tortona on Wednesday. They return to Bundesliga action on November 1st against Bayern München at home.

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Around the League

Rostock Seawolves secure crucial wins in ProB and NBBL

The Rostock Seawolves secured a crucial 99-95 win on the road against Westerstede in the BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProB on the fifth matchday. The victory marked the team’s third win in five games and propelled them to seventh place in the standings. Despite being without Matthes Tilsen due to a knee injury, the Seawolves led by 18 points at one point, but the hosts fought back to take the lead in the third quarter. However, Isayah Owens led the Seawolves to a thrilling comeback, scoring 39 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists. Owens was joined by Mika Freitag, Benedict Baumgarth, and Bruno Loll in scoring in double figures. In NBBL action, the Seawolves’ youth team also secured a narrow 59-58 win over Eisbären Bremerhaven, overcoming an 11-point deficit in a closely contested game. The team’s next match is against UBC Münster on October 31st, while the NBBL team faces Hamburg Towers on Tuesday.

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Phoenix Hagen: Information for Visiting the Ischelandhalle

The Ischelandhalle, home of Phoenix Hagen, has a large parking lot accessible from Am Sportpark, as well as a smaller gravel lot in Humperstraße. The ‘Panama’ concept offers assistance to visitors who feel uncomfortable, with trained staff available to help with issues such as anxiety, discrimination, or violence. Visitors can ask for help by saying ‘Wo geht’s nach PANAMA?’ or using the code word ‘PANAMA’. Merchandise is available at the Thalia-Theke under the main stand, or at the Phoenix-Fanstore during weekdays. The Phoenix Hagen app provides additional information for visitors.

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halfit Lions Complete Perfect Weekend with Toyota DBBL Win

The halfit Lions secured a perfect weekend for their Bundesliga teams, defeating the Herner TC 77-62 (38-31) in the Toyota DBBL on Sunday. This victory comes a day after SYNTAINICS MBC edged Rostock 103-98 in overtime. The halfit Lions are now tied on points with second-placed ALBA BERLIN (6-2) and third-placed SYNTAINICS MBC, separated only by the difference in three-pointers made. The team will face ALBA BERLIN in a direct duel in the capital next Sunday, with the two teams vying for second place behind leaders Keltern (8-0). Head coach Timur Topal, who was suffering from an illness, was seen at the game wearing a FFP2 mask to protect his players.

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