FRANKFURT, January 26, 2026 – The Hamburg Veolia Towers snatched a hard-fought 78-82 victory against the SKYLINERS in Frankfurt, fueled by a late surge and a standout performance from Devon Daniels, who led all scorers with 25 points. The win marks the Towers’ third consecutive victory and a testament to their growing resilience on the road.
Towers Overcome Slow Start to Claim Road Win
Hamburg battled back from an early deficit to secure a crucial victory in Frankfurt.
- Devon Daniels spearheaded the Towers’ attack with a game-high 25 points.
- Zacharie Perrin delivered a strong double-double performance, contributing 14 points and 11 rebounds.
- Hamburg overcame a sluggish start and a competitive Frankfurt side to secure their third straight win.
- The Towers’ rebounding prowess, especially in the second quarter, proved pivotal in building their lead.
The Veolia Towers didn’t start strong, taking four minutes to register their first point. Former Tower William Christmas quickly put the SKYLINERS ahead, but a timeout called by head coach Benka Barloschky proved to be a turning point. The Towers reorganized, led by Daniels, and chipped away at the deficit, finishing the first quarter with a narrow 16-18 lead despite numerous turnovers.
Second Quarter Surge Sets the Tone
Osaro Rich ignited the second quarter with a three-pointer, sparking a 9-0 run that forced a Frankfurt timeout. hamburg dominated the boards,securing 22 rebounds and holding Frankfurt scoreless for four minutes,extending their lead to double digits at 16-26. The Towers entered halftime with a comfortable 28-35 advantage.
The second half saw Frankfurt attempt a comeback, capitalizing on some lose play from the Towers and winning the third quarter. however, Hamburg responded with renewed energy in the fourth, controlling the boards and making crucial plays down the stretch. “It was extremely hard work,” commented daniels after the game. “That’s why I’m happy that in the end we made exactly the plays we needed to win the game and consistently got the rebound. This win is for our morale, our assertiveness and the next step!”
Devon Daniels emphasized the team’s growth, stating, “We continue to grow together as a group and focus on what the coaching staff emphasizes throughout the week.This win is part of that process.” Zacharie perrin added,”We were able to get another significant win. Playing away is always arduous. We allowed too many opponent rebounds in the third quarter, but regained control in the last quarter – that was important. Now we will enjoy the victory and then be ready for our next task.”
Zsombor Maronka remained sidelined due to an ankle injury.
Stats: Thorpe (12, 5 ast.), Rich (3, 5 Reb.), Müller, gray (2), Breunig (2, 5 Reb.), Wimberg (2), Daniels (25), Ogbe (8, 5 Reb.), Williams (12), Turudić (2), Perrin (14, 11 Reb.)
