Eskilstuna outlasts Huddinge in a 95–87 Superettan Basket thriller

In a fiercely contested Superettan Basket clash on the night of May 21, 2026, Eskilstuna delivered a strong home performance to defeat Huddinge 95–87. The match, which tipped off at 01:00 local time, saw both sides trade leads throughout the first three quarters before Eskilstuna pulled away in the final frame to secure a crucial victory. The win strengthens Eskilstuna’s position in the league standings as the postseason approaches, while Huddinge will rue missed opportunities down the stretch.

Match overview

From the opening tip, both teams showed high energy and sharp offensive execution. Huddinge came out aggressive, using a fast-paced transition game to build an early lead. Eskilstuna, however, responded with disciplined half-court sets and strong interior defense. The first quarter ended with Huddinge holding a slim 24–22 advantage.

The second quarter saw Eskilstuna’s bench provide a spark, particularly from beyond the arc. A 9–0 run midway through the period gave the home side their first double-digit lead, but Huddinge answered with timely three-pointers of their own to cut the deficit to 48–45 at halftime.

Key moments

• Third-quarter surge: Huddinge came out firing after the break, reclaiming the lead at 60–58 with five minutes left in the third. Eskilstuna responded with a 12–4 run, fueled by fast-break points and offensive rebounds, to take a 72–68 edge into the final quarter.
• Fourth-quarter dominance: Eskilstuna’s defense tightened in the fourth, holding Huddinge to just 19 points while scoring 23 of their own. A critical three-pointer with 3:20 remaining extended the lead to 86–78, and Huddinge never got closer than six points the rest of the way.
• Free-throw efficiency: Eskilstuna shot 18-of-22 from the free-throw line (81.8%), compared to Huddinge’s 12-of-18 (66.7%). The difference at the stripe proved decisive in a game that saw both teams commit nearly equal turnovers.

Standout players

For Eskilstuna, the backcourt duo of Marcus Lindberg (24 points, 7 assists) and Filip Åberg (21 points, 9 rebounds) were instrumental. Lindberg’s playmaking kept the offense flowing, while Åberg’s ability to finish inside and hit mid-range shots made him a constant headache for Huddinge’s defense. Center Oskar Johansson added a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the paint at both ends.

Huddinge was led by Jonathan Ekström, who poured in 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting. Guard Simon Hallberg contributed 18 points and 6 assists, but the visitors struggled to contain Eskilstuna’s pick-and-roll game in the second half. Huddinge’s frontcourt was outrebounded 42–35, a margin that ultimately hindered their comeback chances.

Table and season impact

The victory moves Eskilstuna to 16–10 on the season, keeping them firmly in the top half of the Superettan Basket table and improving their chances of securing a favorable playoff seed. Huddinge, now 13–13, remains in the middle of the pack but will need to tighten their defense on the road if they hope to make a postseason push. With just a handful of games remaining, every result matters in Sweden’s second-tier basketball league.