Hurricanes lose against Göttingen: Mankertz shines despite defeat!

Hurricanes lose against Göttingen: Mankertz shines despite defeat!

The Avides Hurricanes had to admit defeat in a thrilling duel against BG 74 Veilchen Ladies Göttingen on Saturday, January 16th. In the Bodo-Räke-Halle, which offers an unusual home venue for the Hurricanes, the game ended with a clear 69:90. District newspaper reported that the Hurricanes competed with only six players, which were not exactly ideal conditions to stand up to the undefeated league leaders.

A highlight of the game was the performance of Pia Mankertz, who was not only the Hurricanes' best scorer, but also played the full 40 minutes. She scored 22 points, collected four assists, six steals and six rebounds, which is an impressive record. Nele Gleitsmann supported the team with 18 points. Despite the physical complaints that Mankertz expressed after the game, she assessed the 69 points scored against such a strong team as positive.

In the first half, the Hurricanes managed to take the lead once (3-0), but the momentum quickly shifted in favor of the Veilchen Ladies, who clearly dominated with their superior team quality and three Americans on the team. Göttingen was particularly accurate from the three-point line and scored 13 successful throws. They also had control under the baskets, winning the rebound statistics 42 to 30.

Outstanding talent and offensive strength

The Veilchen Ladies were in top form after finishing the winter break. According to the information from Violet ladies They intend to continue their self-expression in the upcoming home game against the BG 89 AVIDES Hurricanes. Players like "Miffy" and "Slim Shady" are already showing their potential, and the mix of German and international talent, including players from the USA and Belgium, keeps the team on its toes.

An outlook on international competitions

Developments in German women's basketball do not stand still. On the international stage, the Australian women, the Opals, want to compete as clear medal candidates at the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin. This landmark event will take place from September 4th to 13th, 2026. Australia qualified as Asian champions and will travel to Berlin with plenty of confidence after recent success, including a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics. Basketball Federation highlights that Australia is a fixture in the history of women's basketball and has consistently won medals at international tournaments.

Overall, the games, the players' performances and the upcoming international challenges show that women's basketball in Germany and beyond is on the rise. It remains to be seen how the Hurricanes and the Violet Ladies will perform in the next games. The sporting ambitions are high and the fans can look forward to exciting encounters.