Alba Berlin Kicks Off Pre-Season with a Win Against Hamburg Towers
Berlin, August 29 – Alba Berlin’s basketball team has commenced its season preparations with a victory, overcoming Bundesliga competitor Veolia Towers Hamburg with a score of 89:83 (55:43) in the Sömmeringhalle. This win marks a positive start for coach Pedro Calles’ team, especially after losing both league games against the Hanseatic team last season.
Key Performers and Player Absences
The top scorers for Alba Berlin in this test match were the promising 17-year-old talent Fin Borczanowski, contributing 14 points, alongside new signings Joe Wieskamp and Sam Griesel, who each added eleven points. The team played without Martin Hermannsson (Iceland) and Malte Delow (Germany), who are currently with their respective national teams. Captain Jonas Mattisseck was also absent due to personal reasons, and point guard Jack Kayil was rested.
Alba Women Also Victorious
Adding to the club’s successful day, the Alba women’s Bundesliga team also secured a decisive victory in their first test match against cooperation partner TuS Lichterfelde at the same venue, winning by a significant margin of 107:57 (62:27).
Upcoming Matches and Season Start
Alba Berlin is scheduled for another test match against a Bundesliga team next Sunday in Oranienburg, where they will face the Rostock Seawolves. The first official competitive game of the season will be a home match against the Niners Chemnitz, set to take place on September 18.
Coach Pedro Calles is actively preparing his squad for the challenges of the new season, aiming to build on this early success.
