BAMBERG, Germany (Interstat) — Mitteldeutscher defeated Bamberg 85-74 on Saturday, using a strong first half and timely free-throw shooting to secure the road win. The visitors led after scoring 26 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second. Bamberg answered with 33 points in the third quarter but could not close the gap. Mitteldeutscher finished with 19 points in the fourth quarter, while Bamberg scored 22. Mitteldeutscher shot 6 of 21 from 3-point range and 21 of 25 from the free throw line. Bamberg also shot 6 of 21 from beyond the arc and 10 of 16 from the line. Mitteldeutscher held a 15-6 advantage in offensive rebounds, while Bamberg had a 6-3 edge in assists. Both teams recorded two blocks. Mitteldeutscher committed 11 turnovers and 14 fouls; Bamberg had 9 turnovers and 15 fouls. The win moves Mitteldeutscher to 4-2, while Bamberg falls to 2-4.