It was another offensive spectacle against Bochum – with almost the same result as in the home game in Trier. Only this time with the better end for Bochum. The Gladiators lost 109:116 to their direct competitor SparkassenStars Bochum on Wednesday evening. The first leg ended 116:110. The Gladiators also lose the direct comparison and suffer a severe setback in the race for the playoffs.