Overview

• Alba Berlin’s women's basketball team lost 75-67 in overtime to the Saarlouis Royals in the decisive semifinal game.
• The defeat ends Alba Berlin’s hopes of defending their championship title after a hard-fought series that went to five games.
• The game, held at the packed Charlottenburger Sömmeringhalle, featured intense momentum shifts, with Alba overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit to force overtime.
• A critical three-pointer by Saarlouis’ Hayley Frank in overtime proved decisive, giving her team the edge in the final moments.
• Despite the loss, Alba Berlin was celebrated by fans for their resilience, marking the end of their third season in the Bundesliga.