Wunderbar! Marco Ramondino and Syntainics MBC off to a strong start
- Māris Noviks
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Syntainics MBC faced a strong resistance in the first 20 minutes but took control in the second half enroute to a 84-57 home win against TalTech/Alexela on Tuesday, September 23, at the Stadthalle Weisenfels in Weisenfels, Germany.
Players of the game
Marcus Foster graduated Xavier University in the spring of 2025.
Tuesday night he scored 20 points for Syntainics MBC in his European debut.
Atlanta, Georgia born guard went 7/12 from the field, including a 4/7 salvo from the three points line.
Foster also had six rebounds and two steals.
Spencer Reaves checked out with 17 points.
A former University of Central Missouri guard registered six assists and two steals.
Taavi Jurkatamm led TalTech/Alexela with 14 points.
A former University of San Francisco Don added five rebounds, one steal and one block.
Key stats
The Estonians started aggressive and forced 15 fouls in the first half.
TalTech/Alexela struggled from the three point line and were outscored from the deep, 7/16 vs 1/10.
Syntainics MBC took a 43-35 lead at the half and disrupted TalTech offense in the next 20 minutes.
The visitors registered seven assists on 21 field goals, while Syntainics MBC had 25 assists on 30 field goals.
Game notes
Weissenfels became the second German town to host an ENBL game after Bamberg.
Both teams fought for the 2025 German Cup and Syntainics MBC emerged victorious.
Tuesday`s game marked Weissenfels return on European stage after a 21 year hiatus.
Syntainics MBC improved to 1-0, while TalTech/Alexela dropped to 0-1.
Italian playcaller Marco Ramondino posted his first win in the ENBL.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
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