Thriller in overtime: Tübingen defeats the Cougars 30:27!

Thriller in overtime: Tübingen defeats the Cougars 30:27!

In an exciting duel in the league, the Kornwestheim Cougars met the Tübingen Red Knights, and the result could hardly be more dramatic. The game, which took place on June 22nd, ended in overtime with a narrow 30-27 win for the Red Knights. In a match that featured both offensive and defensive highlights, it was Tim Mützenmüller who caused a stir with a touchdown after his injury. However, the scoreboard remained cold in the first few minutes of the game and Jannik Lacic was unlucky for the Cougars with a missed field goal.

As a result, the Tübingen team captured the momentum with a fumble and took a 7-0 lead before extending the score to 14-0. But the Cougars were not discouraged: Patrick Scholz equalized before halftime with a run and a pass to Mützenmüller, so that the score went into the halftime break at 14:14. The third quarter saw Tübingen take the lead again, but Patrick Scholz raised the Cougars' hopes with a spectacular 25-yard sweep in the fourth quarter.

A game full of twists

In a nerve-wracking final phase, Tübingen secured a field goal two minutes before the final whistle. But the Cougars didn't miss the game: Lacic equalized with an impressive 45-yard kick at the last second, which sent the game into overtime. Offensive coordinator Daniel Sassman praised his team's offensive performance despite the initial difficulties and is confident about the coming weeks. Patrick Scholz, Johannes Köhler, Jason Bjelic and player-coach Shannon Lewis are ready to further relieve the attack in the future.

The two teams had previously met in the league's ranks, with both the Cougars and Red Knights undefeated prior to their meeting. The Cougars excelled as the league's best offensive line, scoring over 38 points per game. In contrast, Tübingen's defense was the strongest, allowing only seven points in the first three games. The first meeting between these teams on June 22nd ended with a 14-3 win for the Red Knights, another look at Coach Stötter's impressive team.

What's next?

With this win over the Cougars, the Red Knights not only take first place in their standings, but also prepare for their next game against the Offenburg Miners. In this upcoming duel on June 30th, in which they already won 40-0 in the first leg, the Tübingen team want to further extend their successful series.

As events show, the league remains exciting and hardly predictable. The fans in Cologne can look forward to the next games of their favorite teams. Another highlight of the season is upon us!

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