SVG Lüneburg kicked off their playoff campaign in style, defeating FT 1844 Freiburg 3-0 (25:10, 25:18, 25:19) in front of 2,904 enthusiastic fans. The match, lasting just 74 minutes, showcased Lüneburg’s complete control across all elements of the game.

MVP Theo Mohwinkel led the way with 14 points and a stellar 58% attack rate, closely followed by Xander Ketrzynski with 12 points.
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