Ludwigsburg ended Syntainics MBC’s undefeated โstreak withโ a 93-82 victory on Saturday, marking the league leader’sโ frist defeat of โthe season. The MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg controlled the game despite a rocky performance from newcomerโค Kris Skuja, who finished with a crucial three-pointer but also fouled out in the final minutes.
Theโข loss โstings for MBC, who entered the game as the only remaining unbeatenโค team in the league. Ludwigsburg’s win reshuffles the standings โand demonstrates their ability to challenge for the top spot. Skuja’s debut has been a mixed bag, showcasing flashes of potential alongside struggles for consistency, culminating in a disqualifying foul with 1:25 โคremaining.
Early in the third quarter, Skuja registered his first assist, finding WoBoโข for a score to put Ludwigsburg ahead 52-41. Shortly after, Skuja redeemed a previous turnover with a clutch three-pointer, extending the lead toโฃ 58-41 and visibly relievingโ the tensionโ after a arduous start.
However, Skuja’s evening โendedโข prematurely. With 1:25 left in the game, he committed a hard foul on Blomgren, resulting in his fifth personal foul and automatic disqualification.
Buchanan led Ludwigsburg with 32 points on his 27th birthday, while Callison topped the MBC scoringโ with 16 points.
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