Basketball News

Union Neuchàtel defeated the Basel Starwings 87-81.

The Birsfelden Sporthalle welcomed 225 spectators who looked forward to a competitive match.

Neuchàtel outscored Basel in the first quarter by three points.  The Starwings were poised to rebound in the second half, however Neuchàtel never relinquished the lead.

The Starwings battled back in the final quarter but were unable to catch up to their opponents.  Union Neuchàtel won the match 87-81.

Basel’s Björn Schoo led the Starwings with 24 points while A.J. Hess followed with 21 points.

This loss keeps the Basel Starwings in 11th place of the NLA Division.