Giessen 46ers defeated Bochum 94 94 to 78 in the Pro A league on October 4th, 2026. The home side controlled proceedings from the opening tip-off and never looked back. It was a straightforward evening for the hosts as they built an insurmountable lead.
The difference came from efficiency around the perimeter. Giessen hit seven three-pointers against eight for Bochum, but their overall shooting was sharper. And here's the thing — 27 successful field goals to 18 meant the visitors could not catch up once the gap opened.
Turnovers proved crucial throughout the match. Bochum coughed up the ball nine times compared to just three for Giessen. By then, the home side had already extended their advantage beyond reach. The visitors sat deep and soaked it up, but could not generate clean looks in return.
The statistics tell a clear picture. Giessen's 27 successful shots from 48 attempts outpaced Bochum's 18 from 47. Defensive rebounds favoured the hosts 22 to 19, limiting second-chance opportunities. Steals also reflected Giessen's activity with five to two.
Giessen remain seventh after 34 games with 18 victories. Bochum sit eleventh with 15 wins and 19 defeats. The result extends Giessen's recent positive momentum while Bochum continue to search for consistency after alternating results all season.
We backed the home side before kickoff, 62 per cent confidence. That assessment held because Giessen made life awkward from the start and never let the game slip. To be fair, Bochum had won their previous two fixtures, but this time the hosts were simply too sharp.
One more point separates Bochum from the teams above them in the table. They will need to reduce turnovers if they want to climb further. Giessen, meanwhile, look set to push for a higher finish with this kind of performance repeated.
