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Alba Berlin Books Pokal Final Four After Third-Quarter Surge, Draws Oldenburg

The draw sets up a February semifinal against Oldenburg, with the host site still to be announced.

Overview

  • Alba beat Science City Jena 91:78 after trailing 45:51 at halftime, turning the game with a 25:6 third quarter.
  • Martin Hermannsson and Jack Kayil led Berlin with 18 points each, while Jena’s Great Osobor finished with 17.
  • The win was Alba’s eighth in a row and signaled a return to the Pokal Top Four after missing out last season.
  • The semifinal is scheduled for 21–22 February 2026, with Bayern facing Bamberg in the other tie and the venue pending.
  • In contrast, Alba’s women are 3–4 following a youth-focused rebuild, as manager Svenja Brunckhorst stresses development while the team ranks last in defensive rebounds at 21.5 per game.