UBSC Raiffeisen Graz Outscore Kufstein in Austrian Basketball Superliga Shootout

Final score: Kufstein 87, UBSC Raiffeisen Graz 96

UBSC Raiffeisen Graz delivered a potent offensive display to beat Kufstein 96-87 on the road in the Austrian Basketball Superliga on September 27, 2026. Graz’s three-point shooting and late-game poise proved too much for Kufstein, who fought hard but could not keep pace down the stretch. The win marks an important early-season result for Graz and highlights their ability to score from multiple positions.

Match Overview

The first quarter was fast-paced, with Graz taking a 25-22 lead behind sharp perimeter shooting. Kufstein stayed close through the second, but Graz closed the half with a flurry to lead 49-42 at the break. Kufstein won the third quarter 23-22 to keep the pressure on, but Graz responded in the fourth with 25 points, repeatedly finding open shooters against Kufstein’s rotating defense. The final score reflected Graz’s efficiency and Kufstein’s inability to get enough stops in key moments.

• First quarter: Kufstein 22, UBSC Raiffeisen Graz 25
• Second quarter: Kufstein 20, UBSC Raiffeisen Graz 24
• Third quarter: Kufstein 23, UBSC Raiffeisen Graz 22
• Fourth quarter: Kufstein 22, UBSC Raiffeisen Graz 25

Key Moments

Graz created separation late in the second quarter with a 12-2 run, capped by back-to-back three-pointers from Lukas Simoner. Kufstein responded after halftime, cutting the lead to 62-58 midway through the third behind Elias Knoflach’s aggressive drives. But every time Kufstein threatened, Graz had an answer. A 9-0 run early in the fourth, highlighted by a Michael Rabitsch steal and fast-break dunk, pushed the lead to 82-70. Kufstein trimmed it to seven with under two minutes left, but Graz closed the game at the free-throw line.

Tactical Story

Graz’s ball movement was excellent, with 24 assists on 34 made field goals. They shot 14-of-31 from beyond the arc and consistently punished Kufstein’s help defense. Kufstein tried to counter with a bigger lineup, but Graz’s guards exploited mismatches in pick-and-roll situations. Kufstein won the rebounding battle 36-32, but 16 turnovers and a 9-of-28 night from three proved costly. Graz also generated 14 fast-break points, turning defense into quick offense.

Standout Players

• Lukas Simoner (UBSC Raiffeisen Graz): 24 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds, dictating the tempo.
• Michael Rabitsch (UBSC Raiffeisen Graz): 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals, making big plays on both ends.
• Elias Knoflach (Kufstein): 21 points and 5 rebounds, attacking the rim consistently.
• Florian Aigner (Kufstein): 16 points and 8 rebounds, providing inside presence.

Season Impact

Graz’s victory strengthens their position in the Austrian Basketball Superliga standings and sends a message that they can win high-scoring road games. Kufstein showed offensive promise but will need to tighten their defense and cut down on turnovers if they want to climb the table. Early-season results like this often set the tone for playoff seeding, and Graz will look to build on this performance in their next fixtures.