Veolia Towers Hamburg defeated the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES 90-81 in a hard-fought fixture at the Inselpark Arena, overcoming a double-digit deficit built by the visitors early in the contest. A crowd of 2,066 spectators, including roughly 200 traveling supporters from Rostock, watched the hosts pull away in the second half behind a barrage of perimeter shooting.
How Rostock Controlled the First Half Before Hamburg Rallied
The visiting team established control immediately after tip-off, jumping out to a 7-0 lead within the opening two minutes by disrupting the hosts’ initial offensive sets. Hamburg responded swiftly with a 10-0 run to seize their first lead of the evening. TJ Crockett Jr. spearheaded the Rostock offense down the stretch of the opening quarter, driving for a late layup that pushed the visitors’ advantage to 27-17 at the break.
That double-digit margin vanished in the second period as Noah Thomasson connected on two three-point field goals for Hamburg. Play swung back and forth without either side managing a sustained cushion, leaving the scoreboard deadlocked at 48-48 at halftime.
The Perimeter Shooting Barrage That Decided the Match
Following the intermission, the hosts emerged with sharper execution from beyond the arc. Hamburg’s three-point shooting overwhelmed the Rostock defense, pushing the deficit into double digits by the close of the third quarter. The SEAWOLVES clawed back in the final frame, narrowing the gap to 73-76 with five minutes remaining following baskets from Johnathan Stove and Robin Amaize. Three consecutive long-range strikes from the Towers halted the comeback, effectively sealing the outcome.
The statistical disparity from distance proved decisive. Hamburg converted 16 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc, while Rostock matched the volume with 32 attempts of their own but managed only 11 conversions.
Scoring Breakdown and Team Statistics
TJ Crockett Jr. led all Rostock scorers with 24 points, while Johnathan Stove added 16 and Konontsuk chipped in 10. Robin Amaize scored 8, Withers finished with 7, Leuchten had 5, Klassen and Lansdowne each scored 4, and Baggette added 3. Hartwich and Lockhart went scoreless, and Copeland did not play.
For Hamburg, Noah Thomasson paced the floor with a game-high 27 points. Kangudia contributed 22 points, Breunig added 13, Muenkat scored 9, Ogbe and Zeigler each posted 5, Pavrette had 4, Rich scored 3, and Wade finished with 2. Theis remained scoreless, and Fatnassi did not feature in the rotation.
Opening Night Awaiting the SEAWOLVES in Rostock
The SEAWOLVES pivot immediately to league play, hosting newcomer Phoenix Hagen at the StadtHalle Rostock on Saturday, September 19, at 18:30 local time. Tickets remain available through the club’s official online ticketing portal and local outlets.
