Descent sealed: BG Göttingen is subject to the Lower Saxony derby

basketball players of the BG Göttingen have to descend

The BG Göttingen had to accept the relegation from the basketball Bundesliga after a disappointing season. In the first of a total of seven decisive games for whereabouts in the league, the team lost 77: 101 against the Löwen Braunschweig. This defeat sealed the last place in the table for the Göttingen, who will finish the season in 18th place. It is already the second descent of the club, which last ended in the 2011/2012 season.

This season, BG Göttingen suffered alarming 25 defeats in 26 games, including 18 in a row. Even if the team had won a second win of the season, this would not have been a rescue, since the Skyliners Frankfurt also won their game against Telekom Baskets Bonn. Due to the direct comparison, an improvement to the 16th place would have been excluded.

performance in the game against Braunschweig

In the Lower Saxony derby, the BG caught a bad start and was already in the first quarter. Despite a change of leadership won by Jimmy Boeheim, who brought his team to 42:41, the game was decided in the third quarter. Braunschweig was clearly superior in the second half and was able to clearly win this third with 29:14.

In the last section, the Göttingen team lacked the means of initiating a comeback. Deion Hammond was the best thrower of the day for the BG Göttingen with 17 points, but the team could not override the team over the defeat.

outlook for the future

The descent has an important impact on the future of the BG Göttingen, both sporty and financially. The association will now face the challenge of repositioning itself and becoming competitive in the ProA in the coming season. Those responsible have to make strategic decisions in order to set the course for a successful return to the Bundesliga. The support of the fans will also be crucial to accompany the club through this difficult time.