UBC women show fighting spirit against superior Osnabrück Panther!

UBC women show fighting spirit against superior Osnabrück Panther!

In an exciting basketball game, the UBC Münster and the Panthers Osnabrück met, whereby the home team was clearly inferior to the first division teams. The UBC wants to knock on the doors of the Bundesliga in the future, and this game served as a valuable lesson for the team. New trainer Edgars Iksten gave all twelve players the opportunity to experience the challenges at this higher level. With the aim of promoting the cohesion and development of the team, it was an important experience for the players.

The Panthers, who are already traveling much more successful this season, competed with full team strength. Coach Sasa Cuic, who is married to team captain Milica, put up his best team. "That already expresses respect," commented the preparation and seriousness with which the hosts occurred. But the reality was different: Osnabrück trains more than twice as often as the UBC, which was reflected in the style of play.

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The faster and more precise moves in Osnabrück can be clearly seen. All eleven players scored points, traditional basketball virtues such as pass quality and game intelligence were demonstrated by breathtaking performances. The French Oceane Monpierre in particular impressed with her creative pass game trains, which the team always brought into promising positions. Vivien Pupkeviciute stood out with 25 points and underlined the high level of her team.

For the Münsteraners, however, it was not just a defense battle. Hannah Schmitz returned to the floor after her baby break. On the side of the strong Merle Wiehl, who scored 20 points, she also proved that she brought a lot despite the long absence. Schmitz posted eight points and showed that she is still part of the team. Miriam Lincoln as a building actress was also able to score and showed a fighting spirit that found inspiration on the faces of the spectators.

Overall, the game was a clear expression of the different levels of both teams. The Panthers Osnabrück take advantage of their advantages, while the UBC Münster wants to continue to concentrate on the development of their players. "We know that we played against a team from another league, but it is important to use every moment and every experience," said Iksten. "That will help us develop us further."

The UBC still has a long street ahead of it to get to the Bundesliga, but this trip to the world of top sports is certainly seen as a valuable opportunity to learn from your own mistakes and to improve continuously. The ambitions of the UBC have been unbroken, even if you have currently put a clear defeat on the table, but there is a lot of reason for hope and concentration on the next steps in the league competition.