Wings Leverkusen are subject to Marburg: Reusch criticizes rebound weaknesses!

Wings Leverkusen are subject to Marburg: Reusch criticizes rebound weaknesses!

On January 26, 2025, the Orthomol Wings Leverkusen experienced a difficult game against BC Pharmaserv Marburg under their new head coach Patrick Reusch. Despite a promising start, in which Leverkusen won the first quarter with 27:23, the tide turned in the course of the game. The second quarter of Leverkusen was just 21:22 and held up well at the beginning of the game, but the dominance of Marburg was obvious in the third quarter, where they pulled away with 32:14.

In the end, Leverkusen had to accept a 74: 92 defeat. Marburg took the lead at 51:50 and no longer gave it. The Leverkuseners need almost six minutes in the last quarter to achieve the first basket at all. Cassidy Mihalko was the best thrower for the Wings with 25 points, followed by Trudy Walker-Benjamin with 16 points.

Leverkusen's challenges and services

Patrick Reusch said after the game that too many rebounds were given and the team was unable to withstand the pressure of Marburg. With an interim lead in the second quarter (41:32 and 45:38 in the 18th minute) it seemed as if Leverkusen could still turn the game. But the physical and tactical superiority of the Marburger showed itself when they took the helm in the third quarter.

In the previous league games, the Orthomol Wings Leverkusen fought in the current season. Before this encounter, they had only won one victory and were in tenth place in the table. To get the goal of staying in the class, they secured a wildcard. Her first victory of the season so far came on the 5th matchday against Herner TC with 69:62.

outlook for the next encounter

On November 1, 2024, the next important game against the Saarlouis Royals in the Heisenberg Hall is on the plan. The Royals, currently in fifth place with three wins in a row, represent a formidable challenge. The Wings will be under pressure to show a competitive performance according to the previous difficulties, including four defeats at the start of the season and an early cup.

The Wings have experienced players in their ranks, including Lisa Koop and Mante Kvederaviciute, who take on important roles. The squad composition shows a mixture of German players such as Lea Wolff and American talents such as Cassidy Mihalko and Nicole Scales, all of whom aim to help their team to pull the rudder around.

Live broadcasts of the games, such as against the Saarlouis Royals, are available on Sporttotal.ttal.tv , whereby fans have the opportunity to pursue developments in the league. With a clear strategy to improve team performance, the Leverkuseners hope to act more successfully in the coming games.