Mattersburg Rocks secured a solid 75-62 home win over Radenthein in the Austria Basketball Zweite Liga on Sunday, October 25, 2026, using a balanced offence and a strong defensive second half to pull away.

Match overview

Mattersburg opened with good energy and led 20-14 after the first quarter. The hosts controlled the boards early and forced Radenthein into several difficult shots late in the shot clock. The second quarter was more evenly contested, but Mattersburg still managed to extend their advantage to 38-30 by halftime.

Radenthein made their move in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 55-52 behind a run of outside shooting and improved transition play. Mattersburg answered with a decisive 12-2 run spanning the end of the third and the start of the fourth, re-establishing control and carrying that momentum to the final buzzer.

Key moments

The pivotal sequence came late in the third quarter. With Mattersburg leading 55-50, Radenthein had a chance to cut the lead further but missed two free throws. Mattersburg capitalised immediately, scoring on three straight possessions, including a momentum-changing three-pointer from David Steiner. That burst pushed the lead to 64-52 and forced Radenthein to chase the game in the final quarter.

Mattersburg’s defence then closed the door, holding Radenthein to just 17 points in the final period and limiting them to contested jump shots.

Tactical story

Mattersburg’s rebounding advantage was central to the win. They won the battle on the glass 41-32, including 12 offensive rebounds, and scored 16 second-chance points. Their half-court defence was also effective, especially in the fourth quarter, when they switched aggressively and forced Radenthein into late-clock attempts.

Offensively, Mattersburg shared the ball well and attacked the paint when Radenthein overextended on the perimeter. The hosts finished with 18 assists and shot 46% from the field, a solid efficiency mark in a game where scoring chances were often hard-earned.

Standout players

• Patrick Bauer (Mattersburg Rocks): 20 points and 9 rebounds, consistently winning inside battles.
• David Steiner (Mattersburg Rocks): 16 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds, hitting several important shots.
• Nemanja Ilic (Radenthein): 18 points and 6 rebounds, keeping the visitors within striking distance.
• Lukas Weber (Radenthein): 11 points and 7 assists, directing the offence well in the first half.

Season impact

The victory gives Mattersburg Rocks another important home result and strengthens their position in the Austria Basketball Zweite Liga table. Their defensive improvement in the second half will be particularly encouraging for the coaching staff. Radenthein leave with a defeat but showed enough fight to suggest they can compete in upcoming fixtures. Mattersburg will look to carry the momentum into their next road game, while Radenthein will focus on reducing turnovers and finishing stronger in the fourth quarter.