Avanti Mondorf controlled North Fox 92-67 in the M-Nationale 2 qualification round in Mondorf, completing a 2-0 sweep of the season series (82-61 away in the first meeting). The result lifts Mondorf to 6th (+1) at 9-8, while FOX remain 10th at 1-16. Notably, Mondorf dressed two professionals to FOX's one, a gap that weighed on the matchup.
Game evolution
- Mondorf burst to an 8-0 start and a 35-19 first quarter, fueled by early shot-making and a late Q1 bench technical (C1) against FOX.
- The second quarter decided it: Joseph Daniel Reuter hit back-to-back threes and Arthur Ladonet added two triples, stretching the gap to 60-29 at halftime. Mondorf's largest lead later reached +34 (68-34).
- FOX reacted after the break. Charel Linden drove a 17-24 third quarter, including a 7-point streak at the line. The visitors then opened Q4 on a 9-0 run (Linden 1+1 and a layup, then Pol Linden for three) to 77-60 before Mondorf answered with a Tim Bartholomey three and a Reuter basket to steady the game.
Shooting and team stats
Mondorf posted good percentages: 2P 65% and 3P 42% (FT 62%). FOX were at 2P 43%, 3P 35% (good threshold met), FT 71%. FOX dominated the glass (36-28, 12 OR) but were undone by 17 turnovers; Mondorf had 11 steals and only 7 turnovers.
Players
- Mondorf: Reuter (22, USA) was MVP with 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, an excellent 6/6 FT and 7/9 on 2s. Uzziah Khalil Dawkins added 17 points and 4 assists, shooting an excellent 6/8 on 2s and 50% from three. Tim Bartholomey (Season % 1P:44.4, 2P:27.78, 3P:28.72) chipped 13; Sven Bartholomey hit 2/2 from deep for 7. Lou Mertens (Season PPG: 4.69, RPG: 4.43) scored 10 before fouling out late.
- North Fox: Charel Linden poured in 32 points, drew 11 fouls and dished 5 assists; Jona Hanf (2.04m, 22, BEL) was efficient inside with 14 on 7/9, and Sébastien Schmitz added 10.
Coaches: Philippe David Dejworek's group extends its winning streak to four; Raphaël Alain Ansion's side remains stuck on one win this season.
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