Niners Chemnitz celebrate a fantastic EuroCup victory against Lietkabelis!

Niners Chemnitz celebrate a fantastic EuroCup victory against Lietkabelis!

Great joy for the Niners Chemnitz: On October 8, 2025, the basketball players opened their EuroCup season with an impressive home win against Lietkabelis Panevezys from Lithuania. Coach Rodrigo Pastore's team prevailed with 86:67, thus consolidating the positive trend of the last few weeks after they had already achieved two victories in the Bundesliga. A great start that thrilled the fans in the exhibition hall.

Already after the first few minutes it was clear that the Chemnitz team was excited for the EuroCup. With a brilliant offensive, they quickly put up ten points in the first three minutes and left their opponents little room for maneuver. The first quarter ended 28:17 for the Niners. The fans also showed impressive choreography at the start of the game, which further fueled the mood.

Fast lead and strong performance

The Chemnitz team continued their dominance in the second quarter. With a remarkable defense, they allowed the Lithuanians only 29 points at halftime, while they themselves scored 53. Ty Brewer was particularly outstanding, scoring 17 of his 19 points in the first half. He was supported by Kevin Yebo (13 points), Nike Sibande (12 points), Kostja Mushidi (11 points) and Yordan Minchev (10 points). Mushidi, who was recently sidelined due to a broken nose, returned to the field in a protective mask and put in a solid performance.

Although the pace slowed slightly in the third quarter, the Niners remained in control of the game. Lietkabelis failed to make a decisive comeback attempt at the start of the final quarter, and the game ultimately ended with a clear 19-point lead.

Team achievements and outlook

The Niners Chemnitz had to play four games in a very short time in this “hammer opening week” and can look back on a successful record after this victory. After the competitive win against Veolia Towers Hamburg on October 4th, this EuroCup victory was the first of its kind this season. Now it's time to carry the momentum into the next home game against the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, which takes place on Friday at 8 p.m.

Despite some injury problems in the team - Kaza Kajami-Keane is currently missing with a thigh problem and Julian Steinfeld with a knee problem - the team showed today that they can survive under pressure. The team will be based on the challenges ahead, especially after a solid start to the season, which they can look forward to with optimism. Information about player statistics and current injuries can be found on the Niners' official website chemnitz99.de.

A lot of praise goes to the team, who with this performance further fuels the hopes of a successful EuroCup season. Let's hope that the Chemnitz basketball enthusiasts get their money's worth in the next games!