OrangeAcademy Ulm — Kirchheim Knights: 85:94, Pro A

Kirchheim Knights defeated Orléans Academy Ulm 94 to 85 in the ProA on Friday evening. The visitors took control early and never looked back, extending their winning momentum. By then you could see the difference in how each side handled pressure.

Kirchheim shot better from beyond the arc and dominated the glass. They grabbed fourteen offensive rebounds against Ulm's eight, which meant more second chances and longer possessions. To be fair, Ulm made plenty of three-pointers but couldn't match the visitors' board work.

The statistics tell a story of control without domination. Kirchheim recorded seventeen assists to Ulm's eleven, moving the ball with purpose. They also blocked six shots while Ulm managed only one. The visitors' twenty-three defensive rebounds kept Ulm's second-half surge at bay.

We had called for the visitors before kick-off, and the result confirmed that view. The 53 per cent confidence wasn't blind faith — it was based on Kirchheim's recent form and their ability to close out games on the road. They've been solid away from home this season.

The win moves Kirchheim further into sixth place with thirty-four games played. Twenty wins and fourteen losses give them a clear identity as a team that knows how to grind results. Ulm, meanwhile, will need to regroup after dropping what should have been a home victory.