Rostock Seawolves celebrate their first entry into the DBB Cup round of 16!

Rostock Seawolves celebrate their first entry into the DBB Cup round of 16!

The Rostock Seawolves successfully shot their way into the **round of 16** of the DBB Cup in a thrilling game against Phoenix Hagen. On September 24, 2025, around 2,300 spectators in Hagen's Ischelandhalle saw Rostock defeat the second division team with a clear **101:82** (53:38). This victory sends the Seawolves, founded to compete in Germany's powerful basketball environment, into the second round of the competition for the first time in their history. NDR reports on a strong start by the Rostock team, which was already leading by 15 points at halftime.

In the first quarter, the Seawolves were able to impress with an impressive performance and quickly led by a double-digit number of points. The player **D'Shawn Schwartz** in particular stood out and was his team's best scorer with *19 points*, while four other Rostock players also achieved double-digit points. **Devin Schmidt** was the best thrower for Hagen with a total of *20 points*. Coach *Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz*'s team showed a concentrated performance from the start and hit 50% of their three-point shots, while Hagen only shot 29%, as the statistics show.

Game progression and key to victory

Rostock initially continued its dominance and even gained a lead of up to 24 points in the second quarter. A particularly impressive moment was **TJ Crockett Jr.**'s eight points in a row, which made a decisive contribution to the halftime score of 53:38. The third quarter was exciting, however, as Hagen caught up to eight points, but the Seawolves ultimately increased the gap again.

The spectators in the Ischelandhalle waited spellbound as Rostock brought the game through with great team cohesion and a strong mental attitude. Coach Frasunkiewicz praised the motivation of his players, while his colleague from Hagen, Chris Harris, congratulated the Rostock team for their concentrated performance.

Outlook for the next challenges

With this success under their belt, the Rostock Seawolves now face the challenge of playing at home in the round of 16 on October 18th or 19th against the winner of the game between **Crailsheim** and **Jena**. The match between the two teams will be played on Wednesday. Before that, the Seawolves have to assert themselves against the **VET-Concept Gladiators Trier** in the first away game of the new Bundesliga season on September 28th at 3:00 p.m.

The Rostock Seawolves, which were founded in 1994 and play their home games in the *Stadthalle Rostock*, have developed into one of the most active basketball clubs in Germany in recent years. According to current statistics, they are in 10th place in the Bundesliga and are well on their way to making a splash this season. With a strong roster and a dedicated coaching staff, the Seawolves are ready to build on their successes. Those interested can find further information on the official Seawolves website: seawolves.de.