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Science City Jena Secures Bundesliga Return with Buzzer-Beater Victory

Jena overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Gießen 97–95, earning promotion after a six-year absence.

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Ausgelassen feiert die Jenaer Mannschaft, hier Robin Christen 8 (Science City Jena) , nach dem Sieg und dem Aufstieg in die BBL.

Overview

  • Science City Jena clinched promotion to the easycredit Basketball-Bundesliga with a dramatic 97–95 win over Gießen in the fourth play-off game.
  • Zach Cooks sealed the victory with a game-winning layup at the buzzer, marking one of the season's most pivotal moments.
  • The team rallied from a 34–47 deficit late in the second quarter, driven by defensive adjustments and key contributions from Lorenz Bank.
  • This marks Jena's third promotion to the Bundesliga under coach Björn Harmsen, restoring top-tier basketball to Thuringia.
  • Jena now advances to face Phoenix Hagen in the Zweitliga championship final, with both teams already earning promotion.