Ulm wins dramatically: basketball thriller against Panevezys with 98:94!

Ulm wins dramatically: basketball thriller against Panevezys with 98:94!

An exciting evening for basketball fans in Ulm! On October 15, 2025, ratiopharm Ulm won a thrilling Eurocup game against Lietkabelis Panevezys with 98 to 94. The Ulm team showed in the first quarter that they are not willing to give away the ground carelessly. Tobias Jensen scored his first five points and ensured a comfortable lead. After the first period of the game, Ulm led by 28 to 17 and really made people sit up and take notice.

In the first half, the Ulm team showed a dominant performance, which was also reflected in the halftime score of 61:42. This 19 point lead was achieved primarily through a unified team performance. But the second round brought an unexpected turn. Ulm came into the third quarter with a bit of idle time and Lietkabelis took advantage of the opportunity to reduce the deficit to 58:66.

A game full of ups and downs

Christopher Ledlum in particular proved to be a support for his team in this critical phase. With five points in a row, he ended Ulm's negative streak and ensured that the gap could be maintained at 71 to 80 until the end of the third quarter. Panevezys recovered tremendously and fought his way back into the game with a strong third quarter (29:19).

In the last section a different picture emerged. It was a hard-fought quarter in which Ulm no longer played at the high level that was seen at the beginning of the game. There was a bit of luck as Panevezys was unable to convert a few throws in the final minutes. But then Mark Smith came into the game and scored an important three-pointer, which took the Ulm fans' breath away and created euphoric moments.

Ledlum shines, outlook on the next challenges

Christopher Ledlum's performance is impressive: with 26 points, he was the best scorer for Ulm and made a decisive contribution to the victory. However, it remains to be seen whether the team can recharge their batteries for their next game in the BBL Cup against Alba Berlin next Sunday. The pressure will increase and the fans in Ulm have high hopes for their team.

As we can see, it was an exciting duel that offered the spectators both thrills and top sporting performances. The Ulm team have set an example with an impressive victory and show that they want to be at the top in both the Eurocup arena and the domestic league. The next challenges are already waiting and you can rely on the fans - the atmosphere will stay fired up!