Bayreuth host Ulm Academy in the Pro A on Wednesday evening, but the visitors leave with a 100-89 win. The match, played on 14 October 2026, saw the away side control the tempo from early on and build a lead they never let slip.
By then, the visitors had found their rhythm. They took advantage of Bayreuth's defensive lapses, converting when it mattered. The home side tried to respond but could not find a consistent answer, and the gap widened through the middle periods.
And here's the thing — Ulm did not just win, they won decisively. Their shooting efficiency was clear across the board, while Bayreuth struggled to convert opportunities. The visitors' ability to protect the ball made the difference, with fewer turnovers than their opponents.
The statistics tell their own story. Ulm finished with 37 successful field goals compared to Bayreuth's 26, and they pulled down 27 rebounds to 17. They also recorded seven steals against two, disrupting the home side's rhythm throughout. Bayreuth managed five three-pointers to match Ulm's five, but the difference came inside the arc.
To be fair, Bayreuth kept fighting until the final buzzer. They had 17 assists against 16, showing they moved the ball when they could. But the margin was too large to overcome, and the result reflects a game they lost control of.
We had given a prediction for Bayreuth to win, with 52 per cent confidence. The match went another way — Ulm's defensive pressure and efficient shooting proved too much. The visitors now move closer to the top half, while Bayreuth remain in 10th place with 15 wins from 34 games.
The loss adds to a difficult run for the home side. They have now lost four of their last five matches, including heavy defeats to Kirchheim and Koblenz. Ulm, meanwhile, showed they can compete against anyone in the league.
