Manchester Basketball beat Wurzburg 74-73 in Champions League basketball on September 14, 2026. They won by one point after being outscored 21-10 in the fourth quarter, which is an uncomfortable way to travel home with a result.
Manchester Built a Twelve-Point Lead and Nearly Lost All of It
After three quarters Manchester led 64-52. They had won the second quarter 24-18 and the third 22-15, and the game looked settled.
The fourth quarter finished 21-10 to Wurzburg. Ten points in a closing quarter is a scoring drought, not a cold spell, and it very nearly cost Manchester the match. Per live basketball results data recorded September 14, 2026, that ten was the lowest quarterly total either team posted all game.
Wurzburg Ran Out of Clock, Not Momentum
Wurzburg’s fourth quarter was their best of the night at 21 points, and their comeback fell a single point short. The first quarter — which they won 19-18 — was the only other one they took.
There is a version of this game where the fourth quarter starts two minutes earlier and Wurzburg win it. What the box score records instead is a one-point loss by a team that was the better side for the last ten minutes and the worse side for the twenty before that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Wurzburg vs Manchester Basketball? Manchester Basketball won 74-73 away at Wurzburg on September 14, 2026, in Champions League basketball.
How close was the game at the end? One point. Wurzburg outscored Manchester 21-10 in the fourth quarter and closed a twelve-point deficit to within a single point without overtaking them.
Result per live basketball results data from our sports data provider, recorded September 14, 2026. See more recent results.