NINERS Chemnitz Beats MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 94-78

MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg dropped to a 4:3 record to start November following a 94:78 loss to NINERS Chemnitz on October 31, 2026, at the Messe Chemnitz. Playing before 3,858 fans on Halloween, the visitors controlled the first twenty minutes to lead 48:43 at halftime, but collapsed after the break as Chemnitz claimed the third quarter 24:10 to seize control of the game.

First-Half Control Gives Way to Chemnitz Momentum

The visiting side entered the matchup missing Julis Baumer due to an injury. Head coach Carles Durán adjusted by returning Ish Leggett to the starting lineup alongside Tommy Rutherford, who delivered a standout performance with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and an efficiency rating of plus-30. Despite Rutherford’s interior work and a buzzer-beater from Justin Kier, Ludwigsburg struggled to find consistent offensive flow, shooting just 10 of 34 from beyond the arc. At the opening jump ball, Ludwigsburg’s effort was right on point, but the return did not match that work rate. Leggett, Rutherford, and Kier produced scoring, but those points never translated into a steady rhythm for the visitors.

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Chemnitz recovered from a slow start by leaning on Stef Smith, who drew eight fouls in the first half alone, and Urald King, who finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. Although the visitors held a 28 to 14 advantage in rebounds during the opening half and led by five points at the break, their inability to hit perimeter shots kept the margin narrow.

The Third-Quarter Collapse at Messe Chemnitz

The game turned completely in the third quarter as Chemnitz unleashed a small-ball lineup featuring Nighael Ceaser, Ben Burnham, and Cobe Williams. Ceaser tallied 19 points and six rebounds, Burnham added 16 points and six rebounds, Williams contributed 13 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, and Ryan Mikesell chipped in 12 points.

Durán attempted to halt the slide through timeouts and roster rotations, but Ludwigsburg’s offense degraded into low-percentage isolation plays. The hosts outscored the visitors 24:10 in the third frame to build a 67:58 lead heading into the final period, eventually stretching the final gap to 16 points.

Schedule Implications for Ludwigsburg

The defeat leaves Ludwigsburg with a 4:3 record as the calendar turns. The team faces an upcoming schedule featuring home fixtures against Oldenburg and Weißenfels, alongside an away game against Hagen, before the international window pauses domestic play from November 23 through December 4. The 16-point defeat exposed the limits of the Swabian side through a mix of their own carelessness, a weak shooting percentage, and the qualities of their opponents, while the home crowd of largely costumed spectators delighted in a result-driven relief win for the Orange Army.