Bascharage Hedgehogs overpowered North Fox 91-59 in Bascharage, completing a clean sweep of the season series after October's 96-69 win. The hosts jumped out 6-0 and built a decisive 19-2 surge in the first quarter (23-10), then broke the game open with a 28-13 second period for 51-23 at halftime. North Fox improved after the break (25-24 in Q3), with Charel Linden sparking the offense, but the gap peaked at +35 (89-54) before the final 91-59.
Bascharage won the interior battle and the glass by a wide margin (64-35 rebounds), translating to control on both ends. Team shooting underscored the story: BAS hit a good 52% on 2s, while FOX struggled across the board (2P 36%, 3P 13%, FT 42%). A C1 technical on coach Raphaël Alain Anison came during a BAS surge in the third quarter.
For the visitors, Linden (Season PPG: 16.71, RPG: 6.22, AssPG: 3.89) was close to a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists, and drew 7 fouls. Mathys Neves added 17 points (8/15 2P, good) and 7 rebounds. North Fox remain 9th (1-13) and are on nine straight losses.
Bascharage's non-local leaders carried weight: Jeffrey Leroy Early Jr (USA; Season PPG: 27.07, RPG: 8.28, AssPG: 3.72) posted 32 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, and Aziz Ndiaye (SEN; Season PPG: 18.31, RPG: 14.56, AssPG: 2.88) delivered 14 points, 19 rebounds and 3 blocks. Among the locals, Fabien Vandler (19, 1.85m) ignited the third with 13 points, including an excellent 60% from three (3/5), while Deni Sabotic (Season PPG: 6.64, AssPG: 3.24) added 10 points and 5 assists, and Dzenan Eco chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Coach Nicolas Schaefer's side also dished 23 assists.
Bascharage fielded one professional player while North Fox had none. In the standings, BAS climb to 6th (7-7, +1) and have now won two in a row; FOX stay 9th (1-13).
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