Koblenz pulls away from Artland Dragons on Sunday
KOBLENZ, Germany (Interstat) — The Artland Dragons dropped a road contest to Koblenz 92-80 on Sunday. Koblenz used a strong first half and a decisive fourth quarter to secure the win. Artland opened with 26 first-quarter points and led 26-24, but Koblenz answered with 28 points in the second to take a 52-51 halftime edge. Artland scored 25 in the second, 17 in the third and 12 in the fourth. Koblenz added 24 in the first, 18 in the third and 22 in the final period. Koblenz pushed its advantage to 70-68 through three quarters, then closed with a 22-12 fourth. Artland could not match Koblenz down the stretch. Koblenz improved to 2-1. Artland slipped to 1-2. Earlier this season, Artland beat Gottingen and lost at Giessen, while Koblenz lost at Nürnberger BC and beat Bayreuth at home. The Dragons next host Tubingen on Saturday, and Koblenz visits Paderborn on Saturday.