VIMODROM Baskets Jena Are Eager for a Rematch Against Eisvögel Freiburg 2

The Current Situation

Our hard-fought 76-66 victory in Wasserburg has given our team a real boost. We’re currently holding onto third place in the standings and are determined to cement that position and set it in stone in front of our home crowd. The sixth-place team from Breisgau is traveling to the Saale with eleven wins under its belt and won’t be giving us any gifts. To keep the points at home, our coaching staff is counting on an extremely physical defense and absolute dominance on the boards. The clear directive to the team is: Full focus and “concentration for 40 minutes!” We’re eager to avenge our 81–54 loss from the first leg.

Roster Update: Who’s out, who’s in?

Unfortunately, a major setback is dampening our anticipation for the weekend. We’ll have to do without Alicia Rosanke in this pivotal game, as suspicions of a torn ACL have unfortunately been confirmed. Annika Heck will also be out due to a severe cold and issues with her little finger. However, these bitter losses will only bring the team even closer together—on Saturday, the squad will fight for every hustle play and every rebound for Alicia and Annika. The rest of the roster is fully ready to go and must now make up for the missing minutes as a tight-knit unit.

Focus on the Opponent

The visitors from the Black Forest have been extremely inconsistent in recent weeks, but have repeatedly put on impressive offensive displays during their wins. The young team is known for its fast pace. Let’s take a look at Freiburg’s key players:

• Paradzik: Leads the team in scoring with 13.5 points per game.
• Wagner: Contributes a consistent 10.9 points and poses a constant threat.
• Leiner: Delivers a solid 8.9 points.

Our Jena trio of Robertson (an outstanding 22.4 PPG), Miscenko (17.3 PPG), and Gloster (15.1 PPG) will face a tough defensive challenge—but the real key to victory lies in team unity, where every single player must step up on Saturday. If we manage to disrupt Freiburg’s rhythm early on and bring our own offensive firepower to the court, our chances of a home win will increase dramatically.

Live or via stream

Want to bring the arena to a fever pitch or cheer them on from the comfort of your couch? Here are the key details for your basketball night:

• Tip-off: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: meTecno Court (Keßlerstraße 28, 07745 Jena)
• DBBL Livestream: As usual, you’ll find the link to the live stream well in advance of tip-off on our social media channels or on the DBBL YouTube channel.