Traiskirchen Lions stay unbeaten with road win over Dragons

SAINT PÖLTEN, Austria (Interstat) — The Traiskirchen Lions defeated the UBC Sankt Pölten Dragons 90-73 on Friday at Sportwelt Niederosterreich, remaining undefeated this season. Traiskirchen opened with a 25-13 first quarter and took a 51-30 halftime lead. The Lions extended their advantage to 75-49 after three quarters. UBC Sankt Pölten responded with a 24-15 fourth quarter, but Traiskirchen held on for the road victory. The Lions improved to 4-0, while the Dragons dropped to 2-1. Traiskirchen scored 25 points in the first quarter, 26 in the second, 24 in the third and 15 in the fourth. UBC Sankt Pölten scored 13 in the first, 17 in the second, 19 in the third and 24 in the fourth. The Dragons outscored the Lions in the fourth quarter, but the comeback fell short. Traiskirchen previously defeated Wels, Graz and Vienna this season. UBC Sankt Pölten had beaten Kufstein and Vienna before the loss. Traiskirchen next faces Kufstein, while UBC Sankt Pölten hosts Gmunden.