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Göttingen thrilled: fans back despite narrow defeat against Hagen!
BG Göttingen defends third place in the ProA spectator statistics. After a narrow defeat against Phoenix Hagen, managing director Meinertshagen is optimistic that the fans will return.
Göttingen thrilled: fans back despite narrow defeat against Hagen!
The basketball debate in northern Germany reached an exciting climax last weekend when BG Göttingen had to compete against Phoenix Hagen. Despite the narrow 98:103 defeat in a dramatic game, managing director Frank Meinertshagen is optimistic about the future and is euphoric about the support of the fans. With 3,447 spectators, including almost 300 from Hagen, the S-Arena was filled to capacity. “It was really impressive to experience the atmosphere in the hall,” said guest coach Chris Harris. The support reflects BG's efforts to win back its loyal following, which suffered last season.
BG Göttingen continues to perform strongly in the attendance table, where it takes third place, just behind Hagen and Münster. According to the current figures from Statista The current audience ranking in the 2nd league is as follows:
| rank | team | Average viewership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagen | 3037 |
| 2 | Muenster | 2589 |
| 3 | Göttingen | 2479 |
| 4 | Crailsheim | 2361 |
| 5 | Pour | 2306 |
A game full of emotions
The game itself was characterized by a strong start from the BG, which took the lead with 17 points. But the Phoenix Hagen find their way back into the game after a bumpy start, especially through their zone defense, which made life difficult for the Göttingen team. “We had to show true team spirit in the second half,” summed up Marcus Graves, who shone with 27 points and five successful three-pointers. Hagen's defense only allowed Göttingen a hit rate of 23.1% on three-point throws after the break.
The BG Göttingen players had their own insights after the game. Captain Mathis Mönninghoff complained: “It’s very annoying that we didn’t achieve more despite good phases.” Janis Jünemann and Hendrik Drescher also saw the need to improve their performance and better master upcoming challenges.
Looking into the future
The next matches are of great importance for the Göttingen team, as they will compete with Bremerhaven, RheinStars Köln and the Nuremberg Falcons. Each of these opponents represents a new challenge and the BG hopes to continue to rely on the support of its fans. Players will have a short break Thursday through Sunday to recover and possibly travel.
A special highlight for the team is the appointment of Adam Ramstedt to the Swedish national team for the World Cup qualifiers. His first opponent will be the Czech Republic on November 28th. “I’m really excited about this opportunity,” Ramstedt said proudly and is looking forward to the upcoming games.
Basketball has a special status in Göttingen, and even if the results after the defeat are not optimal, the number of spectators and the general mood show that the passion for the game is still very popular. BG Göttingen will do everything it can to win back its fans and show good performances in the coming weeks.