Würzburg breaks the losing streak: win against strong newcomer Jena!

Würzburg breaks the losing streak: win against strong newcomer Jena!

On October 29, 2025, the Würzburg Baskets will compete in an exciting duel against Science City Jena. After a brilliant start to the season with four wins, Würzburg has to pay a little lesson and has recently suffered three defeats in a row. The last games were anything but satisfactory: a 51:85 against Heidelberg, a narrow 83:89 against Galatasaray Istanbul in the Champions League and a bitter 60:61 defeat in the cup against Oldenburg shocked the fans. Easycredit BBL reports that the Würzburg players are now urgently looking for their form in order to bring about a turnaround.

Jena, on the other hand, can look back on an impressive away record: in six competitive games they have achieved five away wins, including two in the cup and two narrow league victories. Their only defeat as a home team was against Berlin (78:97) and the away game in Munich (77:93). Preparation may not have been easy for both teams, but they are currently rested - Würzburg had six days off from play, while Jena was even able to train twelve days after a cup win. Easycredit BBL emphasizes that both teams were able to prepare intensively for this game.

Important players and statistics

A look at the players shows: Eric Washington from Jena is in exceptional form and has 17.3 points per game (PPG), 3.8 assists per game (APG) and 3.3 rebounds per game (RPG). His teammate Great Osobor even has 18.8 PPG, 1.3 APG and 4.8 RPG. On the other hand, Eddy Edigin from Würzburg is in demand, while Charles Thompson and Brae Ivey face the challenge in defense. Easycredit BBL also draws attention to the fact that Würzburg has the fewest throwing attempts in the league (55.6) and at the same time suffers the most ball losses (18.0).

It is important to remember that Würzburg's Alen Pjanic will be out for an extended period due to a throwing hand injury. The player's loss could have an impact on the Baskets' attack tactics, especially in a game where the competition is extremely high with Jena's strong away record. While the last five meetings in the BBL between these two teams were all victorious for Würzburg, the pressure on the Baskets will increase to continue this trend. Easycredit BBL

Würzburg and its culture

Würzburg itself is not only known for its basketball team. The city is the third largest in Franconia, Bavaria, with a population of approximately 126,033 inhabitants (as of 2023). With its partially rebuilt old town and the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city attracts many tourists. The streets steeped in history tell of a diverse past that stretches back to the Bronze Age and is characterized by Roman fortresses and important cultural institutions such as the University of Würzburg. Wikipedia describes the numerous cultural institutions and sports that Würzburg has to offer - everything from basketball to football to swimming.

The Würzburg Baskets are not just a sports club, but an important part of the community and culture of this historic city. It remains to be seen whether they can manage the turnaround today and continue their winning streak against Jena. The game will be broadcast live on Dyn at 7:45 p.m. and fans can hope for a thrilling game in which both teams don't want to give anything away. Easycredit BBL