VIENNA (Interstat)—UBI Graz will visit the Vienna Flames on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game, with the Flames looking to build on a strong opening result and UBI Graz beginning its season on the road.

Vienna Flames enter the matchup 1-0 after a 62-53 home win over Vienna T-Wolves in their most recent game. UBI Graz enters 0-0 and will be playing its first contest of the season. The game offers Vienna Flames a chance to protect home court and move to 2-0, while UBI Graz seeks a road win in its opener.

Pia Jurhar is the player to watch for Vienna Flames. In the win over Vienna T-Wolves, Jurhar recorded 18 points, 19 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes. Her work on the boards and scoring inside gave the Flames a dependable presence at both ends of the floor. Maria Brunner added six points, three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes, and Clara Kronfuss finished with five points, three rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes. That supporting production helped Vienna Flames secure the nine-point win.

UBI Graz will counter with a fresh roster and no losses or wins to its name yet. The visiting team has yet to play this season, so its early identity will take shape in this game. A strong start would give UBI Graz immediate momentum in league play and a quality result against a team that has already tasted victory.

For Vienna Flames, keeping Jurhar involved will be central. The Flames also will look to Brunner and Kronfuss to create chances and support the offense. Defensively, Vienna Flames will try to replicate the effort that held Vienna T-Wolves to 53 points. UBI Graz, meanwhile, will aim to use its energy and unpredictability to counter a Flames team playing at home.

The teams are scheduled to meet again later in the season at UBI Graz. Vienna Flames also have a busy stretch ahead, with games against Linz, Vienna United, Klosterneuburg, DBB LZ OO and UBSC-DBBC Graz among their upcoming opponents. UBI Graz’s schedule includes DBB LZ OO, UBSC-DBBC Graz, Vienna T-Wolves, Vienna United, Linz and Klosterneuburg.

The game on Sunday will be decided by which team controls the glass and handles the pace. Vienna Flames have an early win to lean on, while UBI Graz has the benefit of beginning with a clean slate. The Flames’ home court and Jurhar’s recent form are key elements, and UBI Graz will look to make the opener a competitive test from the start.

Interstat’s game simulator projects UBI Graz 75, Vienna Flames 68.