BBA Gießen: Dramatic victory in the youth crime game against Cologne!
BBA Giessen defeated RheinStars Cologne 90:88 in an exciting youth Bundesliga game on November 3rd, 2025.

BBA Gießen: Dramatic victory in the youth crime game against Cologne!
In an exciting duel in the youth Bundesliga, the BBA Gießen 46ers prevailed against RheinStars Cologne 90:88 on November 3, 2025. The match in the East Hall was a real thriller, with both teams fighting for every point until the end. Elias Genius, who returned after an injury break, secured the victory for Giessen with two crucial free throws just five seconds before the end. The victory is Giessen's second win of the season, which provides additional motivation for the team.
From the start the game was evenly played. In the first quarter, both стороны were unable to break away decisively and ended with a score of 22:22. Cologne's Ferdinand Trefzger particularly earned recognition in the first quarter by scoring 12 points. In the second quarter, however, the RheinStars managed to make a small preliminary decision. They were ahead 52:43 at halftime, while Giessen had difficulty convincing offensively in the first half.
The ups and downs of the game
Free throws are often the key to victory, and in this case Genius showed that he has a good hand: he made the final score with his two converted free throws. His return after the injury was also crowned with sporting success.
A look at the players' performance
The Giessen team showed a balanced team performance with contributions from various players. The following scores were achieved:
| player | Points | 
|---|---|
| Steinhoff | 20 | 
| Blessed | 19/1 | 
| Wöllenstein | 15 | 
| nickel | 10 | 
| genius | 7 | 
| Lockhart | 6/1 | 
| Haas | 5/1 | 
| Alice | 3 | 
| Hegele | 3/1 | 
| Schiettinger | 2 | 
| Rashid, Thormeier | – | 
BBA Gießen's next home game is next Saturday against bottom team Hagen. It remains to be seen whether the team can maintain its positive form here too. Basketball is not just a game, but also a fascinating spectacle that has brought blood, sweat and now a lot of emotions to Gießen. This is also reflected in the fact that the Giesseners were able to keep the game exciting until the last second, and for their coach it is just as important that the players do not lose sight of the team spirit.
For all fans and those interested in learning more about the exciting world of basketball, it is worth taking a look at the history of this sport. Basketball, founded in 1891 by James Naismith, has since developed into an internationally popular sport that has spawned numerous competitions and game variants, as can also be found in detailed form on Wikipedia. The fascination for the game is unbroken and is shared by many parts of society.