BSL: Gmunden and Traiskirchen extend opening winning streak

The Swans Gmunden and the Traiskirchen Lions remain undefeated in the win2day Basketball Superliga: In the 7th round, the Upper Austrians secured an 86:79 away victory against the Eisenstadt Dragonz. A strong start to the game (13:3) and a double-double from Corey Wells (26 PTS, 10 RB) brought Gmunden their sixth win of the season.

Clear Traiskirchen Victory

Traiskirchen celebrated their seventh success with a 91:63 away victory against the Klosterneuburg Dukes, thus defending their lead in the standings. The Lions dominated the Lower Austria derby from the start. Brian Taylor was the outstanding player with 23 points on just two missed field goals.

The Flyers Wels secured their second consecutive victory with a 97:83 win against the Kufstein Towers. A 19:1 run at the beginning of the final quarter and a high three-point shooting percentage (14/23) gave the reigning cup winner their first away win of the season. Champions Kapfenberg Bulls won at home against BC Vienna with 101:80, while the Oberwart Gunners routed SKN St. Pölten with 79:54. Both of last year's finalists had to play without two key players each.

Wels Women remain flawless

DBB Wels defended their lead in the win2day Basketball Damen Superliga standings with their sixth win in their sixth game. Against challengers Basket Flames from Vienna, a 21:9 run in the final quarter proved decisive for the 68:62 home victory. National team player Anna Alborova achieved a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. UBI Graz moved up to second place in the standings with an 80:72 victory against Danubz Linz. Graz' captain Simone Sill had to leave the game after just nine minutes due to an injury to her right foot.