HBW Balingen-Weilstetten reaches the quarter-finals in the DHB Cup Round of 16

Exciting game against GWD Minden

Balingen-Weilstetten wins 28:26 in the round of 16

In a thrilling round of 16 match, HBW Balingen-Weilstetten secured a quarter-final spot in the DHB Cup. On Tuesday evening, the Bundesliga club won 28:26 (15:13) against GWD Minden from the 2nd Bundesliga. The victory was hard-fought and only decided in the final minutes.

Balingen-Weilstetten started the game strongly and quickly took a 4:1 lead. However, Minden fought back and managed to equalize at 8:8. The game remained close until the break, with Balingen-Weilstetten holding a narrow 15:13 advantage.

After the break, Minden came out strong and briefly took the lead. But Balingen-Weilstetten did not let up and fought back to regain the advantage. In the end, the team from the Swabian Alb prevailed with a 28:26 victory.

Balingen-Weilstetten's top scorer was Tim Nothdurft with 7 goals. Johannes Golla and Jona Schoch each added 5 goals for the winners. For Minden, Marian Michalczik was the most successful thrower with 7 goals.

With the victory, Balingen-Weilstetten has reached the quarter-finals of the DHB Cup for the first time since 2019. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Wednesday.