GIESSEN, Germany (Interstat) — Giessen defeated the visiting Artland Dragons 91-87 on Friday in a German Pro A game at Sporthalle Giessen-Ost. The host led 23-21 after the first quarter and held a 41-36 advantage at halftime. Artland scored 29 points in the third quarter, but Giessen answered with 24 to tie the game 65-65 entering the fourth. Giessen then outscored Artland 26-22 in the final period to seal the win. Artland’s record is now 0-1, while Giessen improved to 1-0. Giessen will next visit Wolmirstedt, and Artland will host Gottingen. The German Pro A matchup featured a strong road effort from the Dragons, who scored 21 points in the first quarter, 15 in the second and 22 in the fourth, but could not complete the comeback. Giessen countered with 23 points in the first, 18 in the second and 26 in the fourth. The home victory gave Giessen a winning start, while Artland opened the season with a narrow loss.