Graz UBSC edge past Kufstein in Süperliga thriller
Graz UBSC secured a 96-87 victory over Kufstein in the Süperliga on 26 September 2026, moving them further clear in their pursuit of a top-six finish. The away side controlled the tempo from the opening minutes, and by then it was clear they had the better legs. Kufstein pushed back when they could, but the visitors kept their composure through the final quarter.
The hosts started brightly enough, finding the net from distance early on and racking up 31 three-point attempts compared to Graz's 23. And here's the thing — Kufstein actually connected on more of those long-range shots, hitting 12 out of 31 compared to the visitors' 10 from 23. But Graz made their free throws count, shipping 35 from the line and converting 28 of them.
We had called this one for the visitors in our preview, putting 63 per cent confidence on a Graz win, and it was right to do so. The away side had been inconsistent recently, losing three of their last four against Kapfenberg Bulls, but they showed discipline where it mattered. To be fair, Kufstein had been the one struggling lately, dropping two of their last three against Wagram.
The statistics tell a story of two different approaches. Kufstein relied on volume from outside, while Graz found success at the foul line and through more careful ball movement. Both sides recorded five steals each, and the turnover count was close — 12 for the hosts against 11 for the visitors. But the personal fouls tell another tale entirely: Kufstein picked up 26 bookings compared to Graz's 15.
- Kufstein: 32 field goals, 12 three-pointers, 9 free throws from 13 attempts
- Graz UBSC: 28 field goals, 10 three-pointers, 28 free throws from 35 attempts
Graz remain in sixth place after 20 games, sitting on 12 wins and eight defeats. The gap at that end of the table remains tight, and every away win carries weight when you're chasing stability. Kufstein, meanwhile, will reflect on another home loss after their recent wins against Mattersburg and Klagenfurt.
What stands out is how Graz managed to claw their way back when Kufstein tried to pull away in the second half. The visitors didn't panic, kept their structure intact, and let the free throws do the damage. That's the kind of performance that separates the contenders from the also-rans in this league.
