Vehta secured a narrow 75-72 victory over MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German Cup on Saturday evening. The result shifts the momentum in a tight group stage, leaving the hosts looking ahead to a difficult run-in. It was a game decided by fine margins rather than dominance.
By then, Ludwigsburg had built a reputation for consistency, sitting second with two wins from three. Their recent run included a high-scoring win against Braunschweig and a tough loss to Trier. Vehta, meanwhile, looked shaky after a heavy defeat in Schöppingen. They needed a response to get back on track.
We had backed the hosts to take control, offering 55 per cent confidence for a home triumph. The game did not break our way, but there is little point searching for excuses. Sometimes the edge goes to the side willing to take the risk.
And here's the thing about these cup matches: they are rarely won in the first quarter. Ludwigsburg played with more energy, but Vehta found a way back into it when it mattered. It was a game of adjustments rather than open runs. The visitors held their nerve when the pressure mounted.
The result keeps Ludwigsburg in second place, though the gap at the top remains tight. Vehta climb to third, still searching for their first win in the competition. Both sides know one slip-up could cost them dearly.
It was a game where the scoreline flattered neither side entirely. Ludwigsburg had their chances but could not close it out. Vehta will take the points and move on.
