Jena, October 04, 2026 – The basketball players of Science City Jena have successfully completed their second Eastern derby of the season in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Following their previous defeat in the Saale derby against MBC, the Thuringian team secured an 82:76 (40:38) victory against Niners Chemnitz in front of a home crowd on Sunday.
- Event: BBL home game Science City Jena vs. Niners Chemnitz
- Result: 82:76 (21:19, 19:19, 22:16, 20:22)
- Date: 04.10.2026
- Top Scorer: Jemarl Lemuel Baker Jr. (22 points)
Jena pulls away in the final quarter
The match in the arena remained balanced for long stretches. At halftime, the hosts held a narrow 40:38 lead. The Saxons remained within striking distance in the third quarter (22:16) as well, before a brilliant 13:0 run by Science City Jena decided the encounter. In addition to accurate long-range shooting, the strong rebounding performance of the Jena team under the baskets was crucial to the success, keeping the pressure on the guests consistently high.
Although Chemnitz fought back to 70:77 in the final phase, they missed two important three-point attempts during this critical period. Point guard Jemarl Lemuel Baker Jr. provided the necessary offensive relief for the Thuringians, shining as the game’s top scorer with a total of 22 points. While Jena celebrates its second consecutive home victory, Niners Chemnitz remain at only one win for the season after four matchdays.
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Science City Jena wins Eastern duel against Niners Chemnitz
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