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Monday September 14th, 2009 Ulm Captures 1st Fritz & Macziol Cup! The Fritz & Macziol Cup has featured outstanding teams over its five years of existance as a preseason tournament in Ulm. Past champions have included Czech Republic power Nymburk, Italian first division team Reggio Emilia, Austrian power Gmunden Swans and Bundesliga teams DJK Wurzburg and Tubingen. Despite strong showings every year, ratiopharm Ulm had never won their own preseason tournament --- until 2009. With a newly formed young team playing through injuries and absence, ratiopharm Ulm claimed the organizations first Fritz & Macziol Cup championship Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg with a 91-89 win over the All-Stars. A terrific step to success, the young Ulm team worked hard and played well together over the three game weekend and made their mark as the first Ulm team to win the Fritz & Macziol Cup.
ratiopharm Ulm celebrates their first Fritz & Macziol Cup preseason tournament title. Fritz & Macziol Cup Tournament Schedule Friday September 11th, 2009 5pm Walter Tigers Tubingen 98 All Stars 59 7:30pm ratiopharm Ulm 100 WBC Raiffeisen Wels 83 Saturday September 12th, 2009 5pm WBC Raiffeisen Wels 90 All-Stars 63 7:30pm Walter Tigers Tubingen 91 ratiopharm Ulm 88 Sunday September 13th, 2009 1230pm WBC Raiffeisen Wels 84 Walter Tigers Tubingen 63 3pm ratiopharm Ulm 91 All-Stars 89 ratiopharm Ulm vs WBC Raiffeisen Wels Friday September 11th, 2009
ratiopharm Ulm tipped off the Fritz & Macziol Cup with a 100-83 home win over Austrian Champion WBC Raiffeisen Wels Friday night at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Center Coleman Collins enjoyed an excellent performance with a game-high 22 point 8 rebound 6 assist performance and Lee Humphrey buried 5 three pointers on his way to a solid 18 point game in the Ulm win. Christian Burns chipped in 15 points 4 boards, Rocky Trice added 14 points 8 rebounds, Sebastian Betz finished with 12 points and Kevin Kanaskie totaled 6 points and a game best 9 assists. Ulm put five players in double figures, dished out 21 assists as a team, shot 55% from the floor for the game and outrebounded Wels 36-28 in the win. ratiopharm Ulm ran to a 23-15 lead after one quarter as Sebastian Betz buried a left wing three pointer at the first quarter buzzer. Ulm's transition game found its rhythm in the second quarter and the hosts took a 53-41 lead into the halftime lockerroom. A strong start to the third pushed Ulm's lead to 67-51 at the midway point of the third before Wels responded with a late third quarter surge that trimmed the Ulm lead to 74-67 after three. Ulm overcame foul problems with solid minutes from young players Nemanja Kekic, Michael Wenzl and Jerome Bridgewater. Maintaining the lead, Ulm sealed the game with a final run as Rocky Trice buried a pull up jumper and Coleman Collins punctuated the victory with a two-hand reverse slam to break the 100 point barrier. Rookie guard Trent Meacham led Wels with a 22 point night on 5 of 7 three point shooting while Matt Nelson and Jason Conley contributed 16 points apiece in the loss.
Coleman Collins finishes from under the rim in ratiopharm Ulm's 100-83 victory over Austrian Champion WBC Raiffeisen Wels Friday night in the Fritz & Macziol Cup at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.
ratiopharm Ulm rookie guard Kevin Kanaskie works off a ballscreen against Wels in the Fritz & Macziol Cup. Kevin dished out 9 assists in the Ulm win.
ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice at the foul line against Wels in the Fritz & Macziol Cup. Rocky was excellent on both ends of the floor finishing with 14 points 8 boards in Ulm's win. ratiopharm Ulm vs Walter Tigers Tubingen Saturday September 12th, 2009
Rivals ratiopharm Ulm and Walter Tigers Tubingen met for the first time at the Fritz & Macziol Cup at Sportszentrum Kuhberg and Saturday nights game was more like post-season than preseason. In an excellent preseason game for both teams, complete with intensity, energy and late game situations, Walter Tigers Tubingen edged ratiopharm Ulm 91-88. Tubingen took an early 15-11 lead. The Tigers finished the first quarter strong and held a 25-20 advantage after 1. Ulm bounced back and evened the score at 25 on a breakaway slam by Christian Burns. Action continued with both teams attacking. Ulm captain Lee Humphrey sank two free throws regaining a 39-37 lead with one minute in the half. Ulm went into the halftime lockerroom leading 44-42. As the third quarter opened, the lead changed hands back and forth consistently. Ulm held a 52-51 lead at the midway point of the third. A Christian Burns wing three pointer gave ratiopharm Ulm a 58-56 lead, but with the score even at 61 and the third quarter clock ticking down, Tubingen point guard Branislav Ratkovica banked in a three from the top of the key lifting Tubingen to a 64-61 lead after three. Moments later as Ulm held a 68-66 lead, Kevin Kanaskie fouled out and officials hit ratiopharm Ulm head coach with a techincal foul with 6 minutes remaining in the game. A 7-0 burst pushed Tubingen ahead. The Tigers held a 79-72 lead at the midway point of the fourth. Ulm battled back. Christian Burns buried another three cutting the Tubingen lead to 87-84 with 2 minutes to play. After an Ulm defensive stop, Coleman Collins went strong to the basket drawing a foul from Alexander Nadjfeji. Coleman sank one of two foul shots trimming the Tiger lead to 1, 87-86. Ulm tactically fouled Tubingen point guard Branislav Ratkovica and the Tiger pg made one of two foul shots. Ulm had the ball trailing by two 88-86 with under one minute to play. Unfortunately for Ulm, Sebastian Betz's open look did not go down. Tubingen gained control and Ulm fouled. Once again, Ratkovica toed the stripe. Once again he made one of two. Down by three, 89-86, Ulm inbounded the ball and went on the attack. But Tubingen tactically fouled to prevent the three point shot. Rocky Trice stepped to the line and sank both clutch foul shots with 12.7 seconds remaining. Ulm trailed 89-88. Tubingen hit both foul shots extending their lead to three 91-88. Ulm inbounded the ball quickly throwing over the top of Tubingen pressure advancing the ball and avoiding the tactical foul. Ulm players moved the ball and Jerome Bridgewater found Christian Burns wide open on the right wing. The physical power forward had a great look at the rim for a tie. Unfortunately for Ulm, on this night, the ball went in and out. As players scrambled for the loose ball rebound, time ran out. Tubingen took the exciting 91-88 preseason game. An outstanding preseason game for preparation and development, both teams were able to benefit from such an intense and well-played preseason matchup. ratiopharm Ulm shot 47% from the floor making 5 of 21 threes (24%) and 21 of 24 foul shots (88%) while dishing out 18 assists as a team and outrebounding Tubingen 35-33. Christian Burns led the Ulm offense with an excellent 29 points 7 rebound performance while Coleman Collins added 25 points 7 rebounds 3 assists. Rocky Trice chipped in 15 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals and Lee Humphrey finished with 14 points 7 assists. On the Tubingen side, the Tigers shot 53% from the floor making 9 of 23 threes (39%) and 16 of 27 free throws (59%). Branislav Ratkovica led Tubingen with 22 points and Michael Jenkins sank 4 of 6 threes on his way to 20 points in the game. Former Ulm forward Romeo Travis totaled 12 points 5 boards against his old team. click here for regio-tv report from Ulm v Tubingen Fritz & Macziol Cup game!
ratiopharm Ulm power forward Christian Burns soars to the rim for a breakaway slam Saturday night against Walter Tigers Tubingen at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Christian was outstanding scoring a game best 29 points with 7 boards for Ulm.
ratiopharm Ulm's Rocky Trice takes off for a two hand slam in Saturday night Fritz & Macziol Cup action against rival Walter Tigers Tubingen. Rocky was excellent in all three games for Ulm including his 15 point 7 rebound 3 assist 3 steal performance against Tubingen.
ratiopharm Ulm wing Sebastian Betz leans in the lane as Tubingen defenders Jay Thomas (10) and Romeo Travis (24) close in.
ratiopharm Ulm big man Coleman Collins attacks the rim for a thunder dunk Saturday night against Walter Tigers Tubingen in the Fritz & Macziol Cup. Coleman enjoyed a quality game against rival Tubingen as the former Virginia Tech post man totaled 25 points 7 rebounds 3 assists for Ulm.
ratiopharm Ulm sharpshooter Lee Humphrey drills a left wing three in second half action against Walter Tigers Tubingen in the Fritz & Macziol Cup Saturday night at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Lee sank 11 threes in the tournament and finished with 14 points 7 assists versus Tubingen.
ratiopharm Ulm rookie guard Kevin Kanaskie dished out a tournament best 16 assists at the Fritz & Macziol Cup.
ratiopharm Ulm rookie wing Jerome Bridgewater looks for an open teammate Saturday night against Tubingen in Ulm's Fritz & Macziol Cup. Jerome gave Ulm a boost off the bench with solid minutes as he gained experience in the tournament. ratiopharm Ulm vs All Stars Sunday September 13th, 2009
ratiopharm Ulm captured their first Fritz & Macziol Cup tournament title beating the All-Stars 91-89 Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. A competitive game throughout, Ulm fell behind in the first quarter as the All-Stars hit 8 of 15 threes in the first half. At the end of one quarter, the All-Stars led 20-15. Ulm trailed 32-25 before making a late second quarter run capped by a Lee Humphrey three pointer before the halftime buzzer trimming the All-Stars lead to three at the half 45-42. ratiopharm Ulm made an early second half run as the transition game found its rhythm. A Christian Burns three point play gave Ulm a 52-51 lead before a Rocky Trice steal and alley oop to Burns put Ulm up 54-51 forcing an All-Stars timeout. Ulm's run continued and the team built a 64-56 lead behind a strong Coleman Collins third quarter. After three, Ulm maintained a 64-58 advantage. In the fourth, Ulm expanded their lead to 80-69 at the five minute mark. Subbing in the bench and using the young players, the fourth quarter provided excellent game-experience for the young Ulm players Jerome Bridgewater, Michael Wenzl and Nemanja Kekic. But the All-Stars never gave up and began to chip away at the Ulm lead. Working to finish the game out, Ulm's young lineup went scoreless and the All-Stars made a late run tying the score at 89-89 with 18.9 seconds to play. Using a timeout, Ulm advanced the ball and subbed the starting five back into the game as they went for the win. Demonstrating excellent execution, Ulm's new power forward Christian Burns sized his defender up and drove into the lane. Burns elevated and hit a contested mid-lane pullup jumper giving ratiopharm Ulm a 91-89 lead with seconds left. Sealing the game, Ulm's Coleman Collins blocked an All-Star shot attempt as time expired. The big basket and shot block clinched the game and pushed ratiopharm Ulm to their first Fritz & Macziol Cup championship.
ratiopharm Ulm power forward Christian Burns finishes a strong drive against the All-Stars Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Christian hit the game-winning basket with 8 seconds remaining lifting Ulm to an exciting 91-89 win sealing the organizations first Fritz & Macziol Cup title.
ratiopharm Ulm point guard Per Gunther supported his teammates with enthusiasm and energy throughout the weekend at the Fritz & Macziol Cup. Per remains positive and focused as he continues to rehabilitate the stress fracture in his foot.
ratiopharm Ulm post player John Bryant missed the Fritz & Macziol Cup rehabilitating a back problem. John is closer and closer to a return day by day and could be back in practice later this week.
After the Fritz & Macziol Cup, ratiopharm Ulm head coach Mike Taylor and staff were pleased with the progress of the newly formed, young team. FRITZ & MACZIOL CUP HIGHLIGHTS Christian Burns ratiopharm Ulm 29 points 7 rebounds (12 for 19fgs) v Tubingen Jason Conley Wels 27 points 14 rebounds (11 for 19fg) v Tubingen Coleman Collins ratiopharm Ulm 25 points 7 rebounds 3 assists v Tubingen Coleman Collins ratiopharm Ulm 22 points 8 rebounds 6 assists v Wels Trent Meacham Wels 22 points 5 for 7 threes v Ulm Branislav Ratkovica Tubingen 22 points 6 for 7 fgs v Ulm Tilo Klette Wels 22 points 6 rebounds v Tubingen Michael Jenkins Tubingen 20 points 5 rebounds (4 for 6 threes) v Ulm Rocky Trice ratiopharm Ulm 17 points 14 rebounds 4 ast v All-Stars Kevin Kanaskie ratiopharm Ulm 9 assists v Wels Christian Burns ratiopharm Ulm 12 for 12 FT in tournament TAYLORHOOPS.COM FRITZ & MACZIOL CUP ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM First Team Christian Burns ratiopharm Ulm Coleman Collins ratiopharm Ulm Rocky Trice ratiopharm Ulm Jason Conley Wels Tilo Klette Wels Second Team Lee Humphrey ratiopharm Ulm Romeo Travis Tubingen Alexander Nadjfeji Tubingen Branislav Ratkovica Tubingen Trent Meacham Wels ratiopharm Ulm tournament stats TEAM STATS Ulm 100 Wels 83 FG%: 55% 3ptFG%: 43% (10- 23) FT%: 77% (20-26) 36 reb (11 O/25 D) 21ast 13to's 10stl 3 blks Tubingen 91 Ulm 88 FG%: 47% 3ptfg%: 24 (5-21) FT%: 88% (21-24) 35reb (8 O/27 D) 18ast 11 to's 8stl 2blks Ulm 91 All-Stars 89 FG%: 44% 3ptFG%: 32% (6-19) FT%: 83% (25-30) 44reb (12 O/32 D) 13ast 20to's 9stl 2blks PLAYER STATS points rebounds assists steals threes Collins 68 Trice 29 Kanaskie 16 Trice 6 Humphrey 11 Burns 64 Collins 22 Collins 12 Burns 6 Betz 4 Humphrey 49 Burns 19 Humphrey 11 Humphrey 4 Burns 4 Trice 46 Kekic 7 Trice 9 Kanaskie 3 Kekic 1 Betz 15 Betz 7 Burns 4 Collins 3 Bridgewater 1 Kanaskie 12 Kanaskie 7 Betz 3 Kekic 2 Kekic 9 Humphrey 6 Bridgewater 1 Betz 1 Bridgewater 7 Wenzl 4 Kekic 0 Bridgewater 0 Wenzl 5 Bridgewater 3 Wenzl 0 Wenzl 0 Vojkovic 0 Vojkovic 0 Vojkovic 0 Vojkovic 0 free throws Burns 12 for 12 Kanaskie 4 for 4 Betz 1 for 1 Humphrey 6 for 7 Wenzl 3 for 4 Collins 28 for 34 Trice 12 for 18 Bridgewater Vojkovic Kekic Bryant (DNP) Gunther (DNP) Benzing (with German National team) ratiopharm Ulm Preseason schedule Saturday September 5th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 80 Nordlingen (ProA) 71 Sunday September 6th, 2009 Gmnunden Swans 96 Ulm 74 in Aalen Germany Tuesday September 8th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 79 Bayern Munich (ProA) 69 Friday September 11th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Ulm 100 Wels 83 Saturday September 12th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Tubingen 91 Ulm 88 Sunday September 13th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Ulm 91 All Stars 89 Wednesday September 16th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ Leitershofen Saturday September 19th, 2009 Ulm @ Gmunden (Gmunden, Austria) Sunday September 20th, 2009 Ulm @ Wels (Wels, Austria) Saturday September 26th 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ brose Baskets Bamberg Tuesday September 29th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ EnBW Ludwigsburg (scrimmage) Friday October 2nd, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ Walter Tigers Tubingen ratiopharm Ulm regular season opening schedule Friday October 9th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm v Telekom Baskets Bonn 7pm tip Sunday October 11th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ MBC 430m tip Follow all the fast breaking ratiopharm Ulm baketball action all season long on Taylorhoops.com! GO ULM! MIKE T
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