Oldenburger Basketballers Miss Pokal-Finale - EWE Baskets Oldenburg's German Cup dream ends in heavy defeat to Alba Berlin
EWE Baskets Oldenburg's run in the German Cup has come to an end after a heavy defeat. The team lost 78-98 to Alba Berlin in the semifinals on 21 February 2026. Despite a strong cup campaign, their title hopes were dashed by a dominant performance from the capital side.
Oldenburg entered the tournament with momentum, having beaten Bremerhaven, Würzburg, and Vechta in earlier rounds. Their league season had started poorly, with just one win in their first ten games. But since mid-December, they turned things around, losing only twice in their last ten matches—including an 89-72 victory over NINERS Chemnitz.
Against Alba Berlin, however, they struggled from the start. The Berlin team raced to an 8-0 lead by halftime and stretched it to 13-3 early in the second half. Chris Clemons scored 29 points for Oldenburg, but his efforts weren't enough to close the gap.
Alba Berlin's win sets up a final against BMA 365 Bamberg Baskets, who stunned Bayern Munich 103-97 in overtime. The defeat marks the end of Oldenburg's chance to claim a second German Cup title.
Oldenburg's cup exit follows a season of mixed fortunes. Their league form improved after a slow start, but the semifinal loss highlights the gap between them and the top teams. Alba Berlin now prepare for the final, leaving Oldenburg to focus on the remainder of their BBL campaign.
