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Jena Rallies 85–78 at Crailsheim in German Cup Ahead of Bayern Opener

The comeback gives the newly promoted club a lift before Friday's league opener at Bayern.

Chris Carter
Science City Jena besiegt Crailsheim und bereitet sich auf das Eröffnungsspiel gegen Bayern vor.
Science City Jena siegt beim Basketball-Pokal, DFB-Star Serge Gnabry überraschend als Zuschauer.

Overview

  • Science City Jena overturned a 36:30 halftime deficit and won 85:78 in Crailsheim to advance from the German Cup first round.
  • Sportschau reported Jena erased a 38:51 hole in the 25th minute to level at 56:56, then closed out the fourth quarter 25:17.
  • Eric Washington led Jena with 26 points and Keith Braxton added 22 in the road victory.
  • The draw sends Jena to the Rostock Seawolves in the round of 16 on the Oct. 18–19 weekend.
  • Bayern and Germany footballer Serge Gnabry attended the game as Jena prepares for Friday's BBL opener in Munich, with the team lodged at Starnberger See due to Oktoberfest hotel pressures.