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Wednesday September 9th, 2009
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Wednesday September 9th, 2009
Ulm Tops Bayern Munich in Preseason Game!
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ratiopharm Ulm topped Bayern Munich 79-69 in preseason basketball action Tuesday night at Saebener Strasse in Munich. Ulm sharpshooter Lee Humphrey hit 5 of 6 threes and made 7 of 9 shots on his way to a game best 23 points leading the Ulm attack while Christian Burns added 19 points 7 boards, Coleman Collins chipped in 15 points 6 rebounds and Rocky Trice finished with 13 points 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the Ulm win. ratiopharm Ulm shot 47% from the floor making 46% from three (6 of 13) while limiting Munich to 31% floor shooting. Bayern Munich raced to a 12-3 lead early in the game before ratiopharm Ulm found their rhythm. A Sebastian Betz three gave Ulm their first lead of the night at 23-22 early in the second quarter and ratiopharm Ulm surged to a 40-28 halftime advantage. Bayern Munich responded early in the third quarter erasing their deficit in the first few minutes. Ulm maintained a tight lead 44-43 with five minutes in the third. A late third quarter run helped ratiopharm Ulm rebuild their advantage and Ulm took a 54-49 lead into the fourth quarter. ratiopharm Ulm built their lead to double digits before Coleman Collins punctuated the eveing with a two-hand monster dunk in transition in the closing minute.
ratiopharm Ulm @ Bayern Munich: Kanaskie 4ast 3reb, Betz 5pt 2reb 3ast, Kekic 2pt 2reb, Trice 13pt 5reb 5ast 3stl, Collins 15pt 6reb, Wenzl 2pt 2reb, Bridgewater, Humphrey 23pt 3ast (5 for 6 threes), Burns 19pt 7reb

ratiopharm Ulm wing Rocky Trice was terrific against Bayern Munich finishing with 13 points 5 rebounds 5 assists 3 steals and 2 blocks in the 79-69 road win. Above, Rocky scans the floor in last weekends preseason game against Gmunden in Aalen Germany.

ratiopharm Ulm captain Lee Humphrey drilled 5 of 6 threes to topscore with a game best 23 points in Tuesday nights preseason road win over Bayern Munich. Above, Lee reverses the ball against Gmunden last weekend in Aalen Germany.
Former German National team big man Robert Maras played well for Bayern Munich as the 7 foot center posted a 14 point 10 rebound double double against ratiopharm Ulm.

Coleman Collins finished with
15 points 6 boards in the win.
Lee Humphrey, handling the basketball,
played minutes at the point for Ulm.

ratiopharm Ulm head coach Mike Taylor is excited about the challenges ahead this season for Ulm's young team.
ROBIN BENZING HELPS GERMAN NATIONAL TEAM UPSET RUSSIA!
The German National team upset defending European Champion Russia Tuesday night at the European Championships in Poland and ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing played a major part in helping Germany win. After the German national team built a double digit first half lead, Russia stormed back. Down the stretch, Russia furiously worked to overtake Germany, but Robin Benzing's clutch right wing three iced the big win.
click here for link to YouTube video of Robin Benzing's Clutch three point shot leading Germany to an upset win over Russia at the European Championships in Poland!

ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing plays a major role in the German National team success in Poland at the European Championships!
ratiopharm Ulm Preseason schedule
Saturday September 5th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 80 Nordlingen (Pro A) 71
Sunday September 6th, 2009 Gmnunden Swans 96 ratiopharm Ulm 74 Aalen, Germany
Tuesday September 8th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 79 Bayern Munich (ProA) 69
Friday September 11th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup in Ulm
Saturday September 12th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup in Ulm
Sunday September 13th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup in Ulm
Wednesday September 16th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ Leitershofen
Saturday September 19th, 2009 @ Wels (Wels, Austria)
Sunday September 20th, 2009 @ Gmunden (Gmunden, 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
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GO ULM!
MIKE T
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