Vechta Overpowers Ludwigsburg in 121-102 Victory

RASTA Vechta delivered a commanding performance, defeating MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 121-102 in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,140 at the RASTA Dome. The win consolidates Vechta’s position in 13th place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga, establishing an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Key Moments and Turning Points

After falling behind by twelve points midway through the second quarter (31-43, 16th minute), RASTA ignited a furious rally. A three-pointer from Tommy Kuhse at the buzzer sent the teams into halftime tied at 51-50. This momentum carried into the third quarter, where Vechta unleashed a 20-2 run to establish a commanding 70-52 lead.

Vechta’s offensive prowess continued, extending their lead to 26 points (112-86) in the 37th minute. Seven RASTA players scored in double figures, showcasing a balanced attack. Alonzo Verge led the scoring with 24 points and 14 assists, while Tibor Pleiß contributed 20 points.

Statistical Highlights

• Shooting Percentage: RASTA 61% (44/72) – Ludwigsburg 52% (32/61)
• Three-Point Shooting: RASTA 52% (17/33) – Ludwigsburg 44% (15/34)
• Assists: RASTA 28 – Ludwigsburg 14
• Turnovers: RASTA 10 – Ludwigsburg 18
• Steals: RASTA 10 – Ludwigsburg 4

Coach and Player Reactions

“I reckon it was a very nice game for our fans. The atmosphere was outstanding again today. We did a solid job offensively in the first half and then an outstanding one in the third quarter. Above all, we played with incredible discipline. We attacked consistently and stayed with it the whole time. So we were always able to pose problems for Ludwigsburg. I really liked that. And then I have to say that I have actually never experienced that a team scored 121 points.”

Christian Held, Head Coach Vechta

“Congratulations to RASTA on their victory! The spectators helped Vechta a lot today. 121 counter points are definitely too many. For us it was due to a combination of ball losses that got Vechta going and gave them open throws. They drew energy from that. And we should have been better in one-on-one defense, for example in close-out situations. Vechta is a good team with a lot of good players. They’ve won a lot of points.”

Mikko Riipinen, Head Coach Ludwigsburg

Looking Ahead

RASTA Vechta will next face the NINERS Chemnitz on Saturday, March 21st. Tickets are available online at www.rasta-vechta.de and through reservix.

Team Rosters

RASTA Vechta

TJ Bamba, Tevin Brown, Booker Coplin, Dominik Dolic, Joschka Ferner, Philipp Herkenhoff, Roy Krupnikas, Tommy Kuhse, Fynn Lastring, Elijah Ndi, Malik Parsons, Lloyd Pandi, Tibor Pleiß, Linus Ruf, Luc van Slooten, Lars Thiemann, Linus Trettin, Alonzo Verge. Head Coach: Christian Held.

MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg

Babacar Sane, Traveon Buchanan, Stefan Smith, Elijah Hughes, Lenny Anigbata, Brandon Tischler, Keeshawn Kellman, Gavin Schilling, Julis Baumer.

FAQ

What was the final score of the game?

The final score was RASTA Vechta 121 – MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 102.

Who led the scoring for RASTA Vechta?

Alonzo Verge led RASTA Vechta with 24 points and 14 assists.

Where can I find more information about RASTA Vechta?

You can find more information on their official website: www.rasta-vechta.de