The Rostock Seawolves have landed a big point in the relegation battle in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga. In front of 3,950 spectators, the Wolves celebrated a 91:85 (20:14, 22:18, 20:21, 29:32) win against the giants Ludwigsburg and took a big step towards staying in the league. It was the first home win in 2024. The defeats of Crailsheim (88:94 in Hamburg) and Heidelberg (89:94 in Berlin) made the victory even more valuable. Three rounds before the end of the season, the Wolves are two wins ahead of the first relegation spot.
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“This victory feels very good. The hall was once again phenomenal. In the end that helped us bring home the victory. The way it was played also makes me proud. Derrick Alston Jr fouled out, Chevez Goodwin too and we think “We still need a way to win for the rest of the season,” says Christian Held, Rostock Seawolves coach.
Tyler Nelson scores 31 points for the Seawolves
Led by an outstanding Tyler Nelson, who was the game’s top scorer with 31 points, the Rostock team were around ten points in the lead for long stretches of the game. Even when it was 62:53 in the final period. The hosts played a lot after the break through Chevez Goodwin, who worked hard under both baskets. But then it was Nelson time again. A 5-0 run led to 72:63 (34th).
Tyler Nelson (lionks) scored a total of 31 points against Ludwigsburg. (Photo: Peter Krüger)
Nevertheless, things got antsy again. A lucky three-pointer by Lester Medford resulted in a foul being called against Alston Jr., his fourth. The American, second best scorer with 20 points, couldn’t calm down and got a technical foul and was out. If there are five personal fouls, the game is over for a player. But even without the offensive engine, the home team remained on the accelerator – supported by an outstanding backdrop.
Derrick Alston Jr. and Chevez Goodwin foul out
Ludwigsburg fought back and now also hit threes. But the Rostock team showed no nerves and secured victory at the free throw line with successful free throws from Nelson, Sid-Marlon Theis and Robin Amaize. “Tyler (Nelson – editor) and Derrick (Alston Jr.) led the way from the first seconds today. They wanted to prove themselves and definitely win. Everyone had the opportunity to follow them. That’s incredibly important, both of them cannot be replaced,” says Christian Held.
Derrick Alston Jr. had to leave the floor five minutes before the end against Ludwigsburg with his fifth foul. (Photo: Peter Krüger)
31 points were a new career best for Tyler Nelson in the easyCredit BBL. But the shooting guard put the team’s success at the center. “The most important thing was that we were able to get this win against a good team from Ludwigsburg,” said the 28-year-old, who has turned up the heat in recent games and scored 20 or more points in four of six games: “Good players go in This phase and take a step forward. I want to stay in the league with the Seawolves. “
Rostock Seawolves will be visiting Braunschweig on Sunday
The Rostock team continues in the easyCredit BBL on Sunday. From 3:30 p.m. the North Germans will be visiting the Löwen Braunschweig.
Seawolves: Medford 7, Nelson 31, Lockett 7, Alston Jr. 20, Goodwin 14, Theis 9, Amaize 3, Carter, Bradley 2
2024-04-30 19:32:00
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