Overview

• The holders exited in the round of 16 in Weißenfels, trailing just 46-50 at the break before a 33-16 third quarter put the game out of reach.
• Charles Callison led MBC with 29 points, while Bamberg’s Cobi Williams scored 22, Ibi Watson 19 and Demarcus Demonia 12.
• Bamberg hit 16 of 29 three-pointers and finished with six fewer turnovers, key advantages in the rout.
• The loss was MBC’s first competitive defeat of the season after four straight league wins that had them atop the BBL table.
• Head coach Marco Ramondino faulted his team’s physicality and defense, saying even the first half lacked the required level aside from Callison’s scoring.