Ludwigsburg defeated Ulm in the exciting derby with 90:81!

Ludwigsburg defeated Ulm in the exciting derby with 90:81!

Last Sunday evening it was that time again: the teams from Ludwigsburg and Ulm met in the basketball Bundesliga derby. A game that both teams urgently needed to catch up in the table. While Ludwigsburg recently had to struggle with three defeats in a row, Ulm looked like it had a promising start to the season, but they had also lost their last two games. Despite these setbacks, the spectators in the Ludwigsburg stadium could expect an exciting game.

The hosts showed from the start that they wanted to fight for every point. Ludwigsburg got off to a strong start and was able to score the first points of the game. After five minutes, however, Ulm took the lead when Chris Ledlum made it 8:9 with a three-pointer. This showed the fighting spirit that the people of Ulm wanted to bring up in order to catch up. By the end of the first quarter, Ludwigsburg doubled the pressure and ultimately led 23:16.

Turning points and game progression

The second period began with a furious start from the hosts: Elijah Hughes scored five quick points, which forced Ulm's coach to call a timeout after just 47 seconds to reset his players. But Ludwigsburg stayed on the pressure and went into the half-time break with a solid 47:37. Hughes and Ledlum were the top scorers in the first half with 16 points each and showed that they are indispensable for their teams.

With decreasing efficiency after half-time, Ulm looked for solutions to reduce the deficit, but despite more momentum, little was done. After the third quarter, Ludwigsburg led 70:63. There was an additional setback for Ulm when Nelson Weidemann received a technical foul and had to leave the field early. In the last few minutes, Ulm had a few chances to throw, but was unable to catch up.

Ultimately, the game ended 90:81 in Ludwigsburg's favor, which gave the home fans reason to be happy. The next challenges are already around the corner for the two teams: Ludwigsburg plays away against MBC in Weißenfels, while Ulm welcomes the Skyliners from Frankfurt on Saturday.

Players in focus

In this game the key players turned out to be different. On the host side, Elijah Hughes stood out with his offensive strength, while for Ulm Chris Ledlum and Tommy Klepeisz, who returned after a long injury layoff, were the focus. While Ledlum is considered one of his team's best scorers, Klepeisz was the return many fans were hoping for and his presence on the pitch was celebrated by the Ulm supporters.

Looking at the entire season, it is clear that Ludwigsburg is struggling defensively, which gives them the weakest defense rate in the league. Nevertheless, the team was able to improve its offense, and with players like Stephen Smith, who contributes an average of 20 points, the team doesn't have to hide. On the other hand, Ulm, known for its youth work and talented players, is currently struggling with a slow style of play and an inconsistent three-point shooting rate.

Considering the rivalry in the league so far, the last matches show that Ludwigsburg has the upper hand in direct comparison with 41 wins and 38 defeats. The last ten games often ended in Ludwigsburg's favor, which will increase the pressure on Ulm in the upcoming game.

Both teams are facing a crucial phase in the season and need to improve quickly to consolidate their positions in the table. The derby once again thrilled the spectators and gives hope for further exciting encounters in the next rounds.

For more information about the games and statistics you can read the article from SWR as well as the overview of Basketballsphere consult.