Jena. In front of a home crowd at the Sparkassen-Arena, Science City Jena celebrated an important home victory on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The team defeated the NINERS Chemnitz 82:76 in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga.
- Event: 4th matchday of the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (2026/2027 season)
- Matchup: Science City Jena vs. NINERS Chemnitz
- Result: 82:76 (Home win)
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Venue: Sparkassen-Arena Jena (sold out)
- Top Scorer: Jemarl Lemuel Baker Jr. (22 points)
- Referees: Robert Lottermoser, Nicolas Rotter, Moritz Krüper (Commissioner: Michael Schmitt)
- Broadcast & Highlights: Replays and video clips are available on the streaming platform DYN as well as on the YouTube and Instagram channels of the easyCredit BBL and DYNBasketball.
The match was characterized by shifting momentum, with both teams having phases of dominance. Ultimately, Jena won two of the four quarters, securing a narrow but deserved victory in front of a sold-out crowd. After four games played, Science City Jena is currently in 12th place in the standings, while the NINERS Chemnitz occupy 16th place.
Strong performance by top scorer Baker Jr.
American Jemarl Lemuel Baker Jr. was instrumental in the success. The 1.95-meter tall point guard delivered a convincing performance, becoming the game’s top scorer with a total of 22 points.
The East German duel was officiated by an experienced referee team consisting of Robert Lottermoser, Nicolas Rotter, and Moritz Krüper. Game supervision was handled by commissioner Michael Schmitt. Fans who wish to watch the game again can find the match in the DYN archive or on the official social media channels of the easyCredit BBL on YouTube.
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Jena vs. NINERS: 82:76 victory for Jena
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