Gladiators Trier are crowned ProA champions 2024/25 against Jena!

Gladiators Trier are crowned ProA champions 2024/25 against Jena!

May 31, 2025 was a big day for the VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier, who were crowned ProA champions for the 2024/25 season. In the exciting final, the Gladiators prevailed against Science City Jena and not only secured the title, but also the right to promotion easyCredit BBL. It was a thrilling duel that demanded everything from both teams.

In a nerve-wracking first leg, the Gladiators triumphed 85:82 before going on to win 90:75 in the second leg in Trier. In the return game, the Gladiators had a strong performance, led by Clayton Thomas Guillozet with 19 points and four three-pointers. Jena initially got into the game better, but had to give up after a brilliant run from Trier that started in the first half. The statistics of the game show how even the competition was:

The promotion to the BBL

Both finalists, Gladiators Trier and Science City Jena, now acquire the right to play in the highest level of German basketball. This promotion is the result of an outstanding season in which Trier went into the playoffs as second in the main round and defeated the Tigers Tübingen 3-1 in the quarter-finals. In the semifinals they eliminated Phoenix Hagen with a clear 3-0.

Jena, on the other hand, was able to prevail as first in the table and won 3-0 against VfL SparkassenStars Bochum in the round of 16. But it wasn't enough in the final, despite a strong performance from Robin Christen, who contributed 25 points in the second leg. Jena coach Jürgen Harmsen was optimistic, but could not ignore the fluctuations in his team's performance.

Decisions and perspectives

The game was characterized by exciting twists and turns. After a brilliant start by the Gladiators, which was supported by free throws and strong shots from Guillozet and Maik Zirbes (12 points each), Jena managed to catch up. But the deficit grew constantly, and Trier showed no weaknesses in the last quarter, ultimately leaving the field as ProA champions with a score of 90:75.

The BARMER 2nd Basketball Bundesliga cannot miss the opportunity to congratulate both the Gladiators and Jena and highlight their excellent performance this season. The coming season in the easyCredit BBL promises exciting encounters and spectators can look forward to many exciting games.

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