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Debacle for NEW Elephants: Leverkusen II triumphs 92:70!
The Rhein-Kreis Neuss is the venue for a basketball game in which the NEW Elephants Grevenbroich were defeated by Leverkusen II 70:92.
Debacle for NEW Elephants: Leverkusen II triumphs 92:70!
The start of the season for the NEW Elephants Grevenbroich could hardly have been worse. On September 28, 2025, the Elephants played against the Bayer Giants Leverkusen II in the Herbert-Grunewald-Halle - and the hosts didn't mince words. Coach Viktor Frankl-Maus had prepared his team well, but in the first minutes of the game the Elephants showed a performance that did not belong in the regional league. The game got off to a rocky start and ended with a sobering 3:19 deficit in the first quarter. Frankl-Maus described the event as a boxing match in which his team was knocked out in the first round. o. left, and the morning after the game he had no explanation for this poor performance. RP Online reported.
The Elephants failed to reduce the deficit until the end of the game. The final score of 70 to 92 reflects the dominance of Leverkusen, who were already leading 49:33 at halftime. The performance of Calin Nita, who made life difficult for the Elephants as the Giants' top scorer with 21 points, was particularly impressive. Howie Rankine, who scored 27 points for the Elephants, couldn't prevent the defeat. Frankl-Maus not only criticized the flow of the game, but also the number of bad decisions and throws his team made. The challenge posed by the strong home team was clearly noticeable.
The coming challenge
There is now little time for the Elephants to collect themselves, as the next game against league leaders BSV Wulfen is scheduled for Saturday. Another defeat could further depress the mood in the team, and Frankl-Maus is required to get his team mentally and playfully fit by then.
The Bayer Giants Leverkusen II are showing clear development this season. After a nerve-racking relegation last season, where they ended up in ninth place in the 1st Regionalliga West, they are coming into this season with the clear goal of further development. With the support of experienced players like Michael Kuczmann and the focus on promoting young talent, the team relies on a “U22” strategy. giants-leverkusen.de reported.
Outlook for the season
TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen II also has some exciting new additions to the squad for the upcoming games, including David Koch and Emre Özel. The team will work towards the renewed goal of staying in the league under the leadership of head coach Gabriel Strack and sporting director Felix Engel. Given its great ambitions, the team is not only aiming for a secure placement, but also the development of new talent.
Things will certainly be exciting in the regional league. The competition is tough and the teams are hard to underestimate. Observers can look forward to exciting games and remarkable performances from the players. Sports enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the next matches, as there will definitely be “pressure in the air”. eurobasket.com summarizes the latest developments in the league.