Würzburg Baskets Dominate BG Göttingen, Secure Crucial Victory
GÖTTINGEN, Germany – The FIT/One Würzburg Baskets delivered a commanding performance against BG Göttingen, securing a 97-80 victory on Saturday night. This win, fueled by a dominant first half, puts Würzburg back on track after a recent loss and strengthens their playoff aspirations.
fast Start Propels Würzburg to Decisive Lead
Würzburg came out with intensity. The Baskets quickly established a 14-6 lead within the first four minutes, dispelling any notions of complacency against the struggling Göttingen squad. Hannes Steinbach’s emphatic dunk extended the lead to double digits (26-15) before the end of the first quarter. Andrew Dawkins, a recent addition to the team playing at his former stomping ground, contributed nine points in the first quarter, helping Würzburg to a 30-18 lead after the first ten minutes.
Mintz and Dawkins Lead Scoring Charge
Devion Mintz led all scorers with 21 points, while Dawkins added 20, highlighting Würzburg’s offensive firepower. Steinbach also made notable contributions, scoring to extend the lead to 40-23 early in the second quarter. Würzburg continued to overwhelm Göttingen, with Mintz pushing the score to 52-26.The first half ended with Würzburg comfortably ahead at 55-31.
Würzburg Cruises in Second half
With a substantial lead, Würzburg shifted into a more conservative approach in the second half. Göttingen managed to tie the third quarter (20-20) and even outscored Würzburg in the fourth (29-22). However, Würzburg’s lead proved insurmountable, and the victory never truly came into question.
by the Numbers: Key Stats from the Game
- Score: BG Göttingen 80 – FIT/One Würzburg Baskets 97
- Leading Scorers:
- Göttingen: Holder 16 points, Mushidi 14 points
- Würzburg: Mintz 21 points, Dawkins 20 points, Lewis II 18 points, Steinbach 17 points
- Rebounds: Göttingen 30 – Würzburg 45
- Assists: Göttingen 18 – Würzburg 21
- Field Goal Percentage: Göttingen 46% (28/61) – Würzburg 52% (35/68)
- Three-Point Percentage: Göttingen 33% (8/24) – Würzburg 32% (7/22)
- Free Throw Percentage: Göttingen 57% (16/28) – Würzburg 71% (20/28)
- Attendance: 2,093
Looking Ahead
With this victory, the Würzburg Baskets improve their position in the standings as they continue their push for a playoff berth in the Basketball Bundesliga.
What adjustments did BG Göttingen try to make to close the gap, and why weren’t they fully effective?
