title: A Close Call in the Eurocup for Ratiopharm Ulm
Ratiopharm Ulm, the German basketball powerhouse coached by Anton Gavel, fell short in their Eurocup bid, with a heartbreaking 90-94 loss against Lithuanian club BC Lietkabelis. Despite a solid start, the Bundesliga champions struggled in the second half, ultimately failing to secure a crucial victory.
With an 8-4 win record, Ratiopharm Ulm ranks fourth in Group B, maintaining hopes for advancing to the next round. The team's standout performer in the Eurocup match against Lietkabelis was Karim Jallow, who netted 24 points.
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The teams battled it out in a tense game. Ratiopharm Ulm showcased their skills in the first half, leading by four points going into the break. However, a disappointing third quarter saw them trailing by five points entering the final period. The home team Lietkabelis held on to their advantage throughout the match, ultimately securing the victory.
The Road Ahead
Ratiopharm Ulm's defeat may have set them back in their Eurocup campaign, but the door to the next round is not entirely closed. With their young players, such as Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf, stepping up, Ratiopharm Ulm has displayed a promising future in the tournament.
Some key insights from the original article, relevant to the game:
- Ratiopharm Ulm had previously put together a series of Eurocup victories, peaking at a four-point lead during the first half of their encounter with BC Lietkabelis.
- The team struggled in the third quarter, allowing the Lithuanians to take the lead, which they maintained throughout the match.
- The German side continues to compete in the Eurocup, with hopes of securing a spot in the next round despite their narrow defeat.
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- Ratiopharm Ulm did not play against BC Lietkabelis in their recent EuroCup games, as detailed in the article. However, the team has attracted attention for their younger players, including Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf, who have significantly contributed to their performance[5].
- Although the details regarding the 2025 BKT EuroCup Playoffs bracket were not available during the time of writing, Ratiopharm Ulm unfortunately did not advance to the playoffs[2].
