Arantia Larochette protected home court against Mambra Mamer, 101-92, after a game that swung early and tightened late. Mamer opened 2-13, but Arantia answered with an 18-0 blast to 20-13, sparked by bench energy from Noé Tibold and the inside touch of Tyrell Sturdivant. A second-quarter unsportsmanlike on Alan Bedirhanoglu gave two free throws to Kevon Godwin and helped the hosts to a 53-39 halftime cushion.
Michael Anthony Carter III (Season PPG: 23.5, RPG: 4.9, AssPG: 3.8) repeatedly punished switches, shooting 13/16 on 2s (81%; excellent) and stacking six straight points early in the third to push it to 59-41. Arantia led by as many as 21 (80-59) before Mamer's late surge trimmed it to single digits. James Sleva produced 29 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, and Terry L Winn III (30, 1.99m, USA) added 27 points and 10 boards as Mamer won the fourth 33-23. Sleva, however, fouled out in the closing minute, and Derek Wilson's late free throws settled it.
Arantia's interior efficiency (36/57 on 2s, 63%; good) and ball security (10 turnovers) outweighed a cold night from deep (5/19, 26%). Edson Rafael De Sousa Silva (Season PPG: 11.5, RPG: 5.1, AssPG: 1.4) provided 18 points on 8/12 2s, while Sturdivant posted a 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Godwin (Season PPG: 20.8, RPG: 2.8, AssPG: 4.4) added 12 and 6 assists. Coach Karolis Abramavicius' group also drew 32 fouls.
For Mamer, Sleva (Season PPG: 21.6, RPG: 15.1) led, with support from Winn and a late burst by Maid Adrovic and Raphaël Muth (8.6 PPG this season). Despite a 39-30 rebounding advantage, Mamer's 24 turnovers proved costly. A late bench technical on coach Darko Ristic came as Arantia closed it out.
Arantia climbs to 2nd (8-2) and extends its winning streak to seven. Mamer sits 7th (3-7). Spectators: 225 in Larochette.
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