Friedrichshafen advanced to the 2017/18 Bundesliga semifinals by claiming the quarterfinal series versus Bühl with a 2-0 and reaching a 37-0 record in the season.
Despite playing without their best scorer, the Pole Bartłomiej Bołądź, Friedrichshafen beat Bühl on the road in Game 2 with ease, 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-16). David Sossenheimer was the best scorer on the winning side with 17 points, while Norwegian Andreas Takvam made 80% attack (12/15, 1 error). The Russian Yuriy Kruzhkov scored 10 points for Bühl.
No.2 Berlin Recycling Volleys got stunned in Game 2 by the seventh-seed SVG Lüneburg, 3-1, and will have to return to their Max-Schmeling-Halle to earn the promotion for the semis.
No.6 TSV Herrsching extended the series against No.3 United Volleys Rhein-Main as they won Game 2 in straight sets thanks to 18 points from Christoph Marks and 82% reception of their libero Ferdinand Tille (17 digs, 59% perfect).
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our DEU National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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