# Yebo’s Late-Game Heroics Deliver Chemnitz a Historic EuroCup Win in Trento

**By Jordan Wells**  \nPublished August 1, 2026  \nUpdated September 9, 2026

> Kevin Yebo scored 33 points as Niners Chemnitz held off a furious Trento comeback to claim a 105-94 victory, marking their first international away win since March 2024.

When Rodrigo Pastore’s Niners Chemnitz walked off the floor at the BLM Group Arena in northern Italy on November 18, 2025, they did more than just secure a 105-94 victory over Aquila Basket Trento in Round 8 of the BKT EuroCup. They exorcised a ghost that had lingered since March 2024, when they last triumphed on foreign soil in European competition during their historic Europe Cup run in Bilbao. For a side that has wrestled with consistency on a weekly basis, the 11-point margin masks a chaotic, high-tempo affair that swung wildly from a defensive stalemate to a blistering three-point exhibition, before nearly slipping away entirely in the frantic final minutes.

The opening frame offered little hint of the offensive explosion to follow. Both teams traded defensive stops, with Chemnitz needing over two minutes to find the scoreboard through the game’s early catalyst, Corey Davis, who tallied the first four points. Trento took even longer to calibrate, failing to register a point for more than four minutes before waking up with a 7-0 run to claim a brief 7-6 lead. Yet the tone shifted permanently right before the first intermission when Kostja Mushidi sank a buzzer-beating triple to give the visitors a fragile 20-19 edge.

What followed in the second quarter was a masterclass in perimeter execution. The Saxons shot a staggering clip from beyond the arc, converting half of their first-half three-point attempts through pristine ball movement that left Trento's scrambling defense helpless. Mushidi, Kevin Yebo, and their teammates found clean, unhindered looks while simultaneously clamping down on the Bianconeri. Though Aquila managed to carve out an 8-5 edge in offensive rebounds by halftime, they were completely overwhelmed by Chemnitz's wave of outside scoring, which propelled the visitors into the locker room with a commanding 53-37 cushion.

The offensive tidal wave continued unabated into the third period. Chemnitz stretched their advantage to a game-high 21 points at 66-45 midway through the frame, looking every bit like a team entirely comfortable on the European stage. However, as fouls began to accumulate on both sides, the rhythm fractured. A flurry of whistles bogged down the pace, inviting a desperate response from the hosts.

Trento found a second wind in the fourth quarter, fueled by a heroic individual display from Andrej Jakimovski, who poured in 30 points. Slowly, methodically, the Italian side chipped away at the deficit, slicing Chemnitz's lead down to just five points at 97-92 with barely a minute remaining after a late three-pointer. The arena in northern Italy erupted, and the specter of a monumental collapse loomed large for a Chemnitz squad plagued by roller-coaster form.

Enter Kevin Yebo. When the game tightened into a claustrophobic crunch-time battle, Yebo seized absolute control, scoring Chemnitz's final four baskets to finish with a game-high 33 points. Yebo's stabilization of the paint and crucial finishes under duress finally quieted the home crowd and broke the resistance of Jakimovski and company. Supported by a balanced team effort that saw six different Sachsen players reach double figures in scoring, Chemnitz weathered the storm and safely navigated the closing seconds.

**Match Statistics Snapshot:**Final Score: Aquila Trento 94 – 105 Niners ChemnitzHalf-time: 37-53Rebounds: Trento 44 (23 offensive), Chemnitz 35 (10 offensive)Turnovers: Trento 12, Chemnitz 13Team Leads: Trento held the lead for 2:29; Chemnitz commanded the front for 19:52.

With this crucial result, the Niners climbed to seventh place in Group B—situated just one spot outside the automatic qualification threshold for the next phase. More importantly, they broke their international road drought and proved that when their perimeter spacing and interior engine click simultaneously, they can trade blows with any side in the competition. Maintaining that exact offensive tempo will dictate whether this historic night in Trient becomes an isolated peak or the true turning point of their European campaign.

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