A show of strength in Georgia: Trier give Batumi no chance

The Gladiators Trier remain unbeaten in the Europe Cup and celebrate a resounding victory in Georgia. In their 122–57 win over Batumi, all twelve players got on the scoresheet.

The VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier continue their march through the FIBA Europe Cup. Jacques Schneider’s side secured a 122–57 thrashing away at Georgian side BC Batumi, remaining unbeaten after six group matches. The hosts were completely overwhelmed by the pace and intensity right from the start.

The very first attack set the tone: Eli Brooks passed to EJ Onu, who slotted the ball through the hoop unchallenged. After four minutes, the Gladiators led 14–2; at the start of the second quarter, the score was 42–15. Trier consistently capitalised on the Georgians’ numerous turnovers and had long since established a clear lead by half-time (61–29).

All twelve Trier players scored

Even after the break, the visitors didn’t let up. With a 33–11 run in the third quarter, they extended their lead to 94–40. In the end, they secured a victory by a massive 65-point margin. All twelve Trier players who featured spent at least ten minutes on the court and each scored at least six points. Marco Hollersbacher and Maik Zirbes were the top scorers with 15 points each.

With six wins from six games, the Gladiators continue to lead Group A comfortably. On Sunday (3 pm), they face SKYLINERS Frankfurt in the BBL, before Promitheas Patras visit Trier in the FIBA Europe Cup next Wednesday (8 pm).