Gladiators Trier: Third win in a row! Dramatic overtime drama!
Trier celebrates its third victory in the Basketball Bundesliga on October 5th, 2025. The Gladiators win against Bamberg after extra time.

Gladiators Trier: Third win in a row! Dramatic overtime drama!
On October 5, 2025, basketball fans gathered in the Trier Arena to watch the exciting duel between the VET-Concept Gladiators Trier and the BMA365 Bamberg Baskets. In a thrilling encounter that ended after a fast-paced extra time, the Gladiators celebrated their third victory in the third game of the season, winning 92:87. This victory consolidates their place at the top of the Basketball Bundesliga table.
The Gladiators Trier, who were promoted from the ProA just this season, cut a remarkable figure in the top division of German basketball. The club, founded in 1990 as TBB Trier, already has an eventful history behind it, including bankruptcy in 2015. But with the re-foundation and subsequent promotion back to the Bundesliga, the club has clear goals to establish itself there. The current team roster includes talented players like Eli Brooks, who scored an outstanding 24 points in the last game and shone as a decisive player in overtime.
Standings and competition
The table shows an exciting starting position: The Gladiators Trier are with 6:0 points, close behind the Syntainics MBC from Weißenfels, who are currently in first place, and the Fitness First Würzburg Baskets, who won 84:79 against MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. Bayern Munich, who won against Veolia Towers Hamburg 96:79, also remain unbeaten. It will be interesting to see how the season develops.
The Lions Braunschweig find themselves at the bottom of the table. After a bitter defeat against the Skyliners Frankfurt, they have already suffered their third defeat with 73:95 and are therefore bottom of the table. In contrast, Alba Berlin fought for a place in the top third of the table with a 97:78 win over Science City Jena.
The Basketball Bundesliga in focus
The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) has been the top division of German basketball since its founding in 1966. With a total of 18 clubs, the league offers an exciting mix of tradition and innovation, with numerous emotional games and passionate fan cultures. As newcomers, the Gladiators Trier are relying on their home advantage in the Trier Arena, which has space for 5,495 spectators and where the fans can give their team great support.
The coming games will show whether the Gladiators Trier can continue their upward trend. With a strong team and a committed coaching staff led by Jacques Schneider, there are good conditions to hold our own against other well-known opponents.
The fans can look forward to an exciting season in which they have to assert themselves against the big players in the league. It remains to be seen whether the Gladiators Trier can continue on the road to success and crown their season with a positive result.
For further information about the Gladiators Trier and their development you can find out here and in the Basketball Bundesliga, while current match reports and results can be found at Yahoo News can be found.