NEWS
BSL: Traiskirchen and Kapfenberg remain flawless
While the Lions clearly win against the league newcomer, the defending champion beats Klosterneuburg.
The Traiskirchen Lions and the Kapfenberg Bulls remained undefeated even after the 5th round of the win2day Basketball Superliga.
Both teams showed a strong defensive performance in their respective fifth win of the season. The Lower Austrians outclassed league newcomer Kufstein Towers 79:52. A dominant second quarter (28:12) and Traiskirchen's stellar US quartet, led by top scorer Mikale Stevenson (20 PTS), ultimately made the difference.
Debut for Jalen Cooper
The defending champion from Styria gained an early advantage (27:19) against the short-handed Klosterneuburg Dukes and ultimately won comfortably 96:75.
Forward Jalen Cooper (21 PTS, 10 RB) shone with his first double-double for the reigning champions, who achieved their best start to the season in the last 20 years with five wins from five games.
On Sunday, the 5th round of the win2day Basketball Superliga will conclude with the match BC Vienna – Eisenstadt Dragonz (6:00 PM) and the game Eagles Graz – Oberwart Gunners (6:00 PM), which will be broadcast live on ORF Sport+ and ORF ON.
Sophia Kuranovic nears triple-double in derby win
With 23 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, Sophie Kuranovic enabled DBB Wels to secure their fifth win in their fifth game.
The 15-year-old Austrian top talent led the Wels women to a comfortable 94:75 victory in the Upper Austria derby against Danubz Linz.
