Gladiators Trier 76–69 Rostock Seawolves | Basketball Bundesliga | 15 May 2026

Home Court Pushes Trier Past Rostock in Tight Contest

Gladiators Trier claimed a hard-fought 76–69 victory over the Rostock Seawolves in the Basketball Bundesliga, using a strong second-half surge to overcome a stubborn Rostock side. The result keeps Trier’s hopes of a mid-table finish alive while denting Rostock’s push for a playoff spot.

Match Development

The game was tightly contested throughout the first half, with both teams trading leads. Rostock took a 38–36 advantage into the locker room, buoyed by sharp shooting from guard Bogdan Radosavljević. Trier responded after the break, ramping up their defensive pressure and forcing three consecutive turnovers in the third quarter to spark a 12–0 run. Rostock battled back within four points with under three minutes to play, but Trier’s composure at the free-throw line (18-of-22 overall) sealed the win.

Standout Players

• Gladiators Trier – Forward Justin Shouse tallied a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while point guard Jonathan Malu dished out 8 assists and added 10 points. Centre Pascal Hackenberg provided a physical presence with 12 points and 6 blocks.
• Rostock Seawolves – Bogdan Radosavljević finished with 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, and forward Max van der Boom contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds. However, the Seawolves struggled with 19 turnovers, many of which came in crucial moments.

Key Statistics

• Field goal percentage: Trier 44% – Rostock 41%
• Three-pointers: Trier 8-of-23 (35%) – Rostock 7-of-20 (35%)
• Rebounds: Trier 38 – Rostock 34
• Points in the paint: Trier 36 – Rostock 30

Table Context

With the win, Gladiators Trier improved to 13–16 and moved into 11th place in the Basketball Bundesliga standings. Rostock Seawolves fell to 14–15 and sit in 9th, just outside the playoff places. The loss is particularly costly for Rostock, who have now dropped four of their last five games as the regular season enters its final weeks. Trier, meanwhile, will look to build momentum as they face bottom-half opponents in the coming fixtures.

Both teams return to action on May 18: Trier travel to Hamburg Towers, while Rostock host league leaders Bayern Munich in a daunting test of their postseason credentials.