VfL Hameln triumphs against Mühlenberg after dramatic overtime!

VfL Hameln triumphs against Mühlenberg after dramatic overtime!

On December 1, 2025, VfL Hameln achieved a hard-fought 81:76 victory after overtime in a thrilling game against Mühlenberger SV. This encounter, which took place in the North Hall, impressively showed how the team can fight back after a bumpy first half.

The first half brought a lot of challenges for VfL Hameln. The team was behind 30:43 at halftime and could hardly find any means against the hosts' zone defense. Jonas Wahmes, the team spokesman, diagnosed the problems and spoke of the need to step up the defense in order to get back into the game. Zone defense, a method often used in basketball in which certain areas of the court are defended, presented the Hamelin team with considerable difficulties. This tactic aims to force the opponent to make a shot with a low chance of success, which worked well in the first half, as Wikipedia) explains.

A comeback in a class of its own

But VfL showed character in the second half. The shooting rate improved noticeably and with a three-point shot that came with the siren in the third quarter, the team not only gained four points, but also served up a good portion of enthusiasm. In the final quarter, the Hamelin team left no room for doubt: They equalized to 71:71 and thus ensured an exciting overtime.

In overtime, VfL Hameln acted confidently offensively and concentrated defensively. This combination paid off, as the team ultimately prevailed by five points. The top scorer of the game was Tobias Jung with 23 points, followed by Aleksander Babic (16) and Jonas Wahmes (15). This performance was also a testament to how important defense is in basketball. As Wikipedia) notes, controlling the defensive rebound is crucial to not giving the opponent any further opportunities to attack.

VfL Hameln on a new course

VfL Hameln is generally in an exciting phase. The start of the season on September 14, 2024 marked the start of a new era under the new player-coach Pascal Kurth, who leads the team after an almost catastrophic previous year. Kurth brings a breath of fresh air to the squad, which consists of experienced players and young talents who were brought up from the second team. Despite a failed test match in preparation, there were positive approaches. Setting up the team to best overcome the difficulties was one of the challenges of this season.

With a well-functioning team spirit and a strong communicative defense that includes all players, VfL Hameln has taken a big step forward. The goal remains clear: to score more points than the opponent, and this is even more successful if all players pull together both offensively and defensively. This philosophy was impressively demonstrated in overtime!

The team has big plans for the next games. The dedicated work on defense, combined with strengthening their offensive strategies, could make the difference for the rest of the season. Read more about the season on VfL Hameln, where regular updates on the games and the team's development are provided.