Overview
- Alba built an early double-digit lead, saw it reduced before halftime, then restored control with a dominant third quarter.
- Berlin led by as many as 23 late in the third period at 77:54 and closed out the road win without late danger.
- Justin Bean scored 18 points and Moses Wood added 15 to pace Alba’s offense.
- Coach Pedro Calles was without Alex O’Connell due to knee problems and Martynas Echodas because of an infection.
- New Vechta signing Tibor Pleiß caused first-half problems for Alba, and the game drew 3,140 spectators.