Eisbären Bremerhaven lose an exciting duel against Bayer Giants!

Eisbären Bremerhaven lose an exciting duel against Bayer Giants!

In an exciting duel that kept the basketball fans of this city on the edge of their seats, the Eisbären Bremerhaven suffered a narrow defeat on October 18, 2025 in the Ostermann Arena. After comfortably winning the first three games of the season, they were defeated by the Bayer Giants Leverkusen 81:84. Both teams were in good form, but ultimately the Giants came out on top. Weser courier reports on a thrilling game.

The game started promisingly for the Eisbären, who were ahead 28:22 after the first quarter. But the wind changed in the second period when Bremerhaven only scored 13 points and the Giants, led by their strong offense, took a 48:41 lead at halftime. The free throw statistics played a crucial role: the Eisbären were only able to convert two of five free throws, while Leverkusen were called to the line 13 times.

An exciting game with turning points

In the third quarter, the Eisbären were able to reduce the deficit to 60:64 after a promising phase in which they were awarded more fouls. Regardless of these efforts, it was Kobe Langley from the Bayer Giants who converted three three-point throws from long distance in the final quarter and thus laid the foundation for the victory. Although the Bremerhaven team started to catch up, it was no longer enough to equalize.

The Eisbären players entered the scorecard as follows: Baker Jr. with 17 points, Carter with 16 and Samare with 8 points. Jannis von Seckendorff in particular, who was considered the top scorer before the game, couldn't quite live up to expectations with 14 points, but he remained an important support for the team. Before the game, the Eisbären had praised their offense, which averaged 90 points per game. Coach Michael Koch from the Bayer Giants, however, was optimistic about the mood in the team after the recent win against Tigers Tübingen.

The Soul of Sport: Fans and Community

The Ostermann Arena provided the setting for an exciting atmosphere in which the fans of both teams gave passionate support. Despite the defeat, the Eisbären team remains optimistic and looks forward to the upcoming games with confidence. The statistics page of Real GM offers detailed insights into the Bremerhaven team's current season performance. Their next opportunity to resume their winning streak is upon us.

The Eisbären must now believe in their own strengths and correct the small mistakes that were their downfall in Leverkusen. The spectators can be curious to see what lessons the team will learn from this game.