Weißenfels wins Central German Derby in Jena - MBC Weißenfels crushes Jena 108–84 with three-point barrage in relegation fight
Syntainics MBC Weißenfels secured a decisive 108–84 victory over Science City Jena in the Central German derby. The win bolsters their fight against relegation in the 2025/2026 BBL season. MBC's sharp three-point shooting and balanced scoring led them to dominance on the court.
MBC took control early, powered by lethal accuracy from beyond the arc. They sank 17 of 32 three-point attempts, overwhelming Jena's defence. Khyri Thomas topped the scoring for MBC with 26 points, while Jure Planinić added 16.
Charles Callison and RJ Gunn contributed 13 points each, and Marcus Foster, Collin Welp, and Nemanja Djurisic chipped in with 12, 12, and 11 points respectively. Jena fought back through Joe Wieskamp, who matched Planinić's 16 points, but lacked the same firepower. Jack Pagenkopf scored 14 for Jena, while Uchenna Iroegbu and Keith Braxton Jr. added 12 and 10 points.
This victory follows MBC's mixed recent form. On March 15, 2026, they defeated ALBA Berlin 99–68 in a crucial home game. However, just days earlier, they fell 83–96 to SKYLINERS Frankfurt. Despite inconsistency, the win over Jena strengthens their position in the relegation battle.
The 108–84 result marks MBC's second significant win in March, easing some pressure in their relegation fight. Their three-point success and shared scoring load proved too much for Jena. With key games remaining, MBC will look to build on this performance to secure their BBL status.
