CFBB U18 overpowered North Fox 91-44 in Nationale 2, controlling the game from the start and breaking it open after halftime. The hosts led 23-10 after the first quarter, reached the break at 42-28, then decided it with a 33-3 third quarter, including a 14-0 burst to open the half. The margin peaked at +47.
U18's formula was clear: pressure, boards and the line. They won the rebound battle 39-27 and handed out 16 assists to Fox's 3, while forcing 27 turnovers. At the stripe they went 29/39 (74%), with Abram Macalou (16 years) steadying the team by hitting 11/12 free throws several in a row late in Q1 and finishing with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (MVP). Inside, El Hadji Modou Thiam Diop added 9 points on 4/5 from two, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. Wing scoring came from Lee Brosius (13 pts; Season PPG: 11.79, RPG: 8.53) and Sarunas Sulcas (11 pts), while Stefan Stoykov chipped in 11.
Fox struggled to finish: 2-point shooting was just 8/44 (18%), with 6/21 from three (29%) and 10/16 at the line (63%). Among their local core, Charel Linden (Season PPG: 17.5, RPG: 6.19) led with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals, and Sébastien Schmitz (Season PPG: 3.72) hit three triples for 14. Nadjahou Mousel added 8. Among the non-domestic contingent, Dozie Bowei (25, NGA) scored 2 and fouled out early in the fourth after two quick fouls. Fox also hurt themselves with multiple unsportsmanlike fouls (U2 on Tom Uding, Linden and Nico Biren).
Coached by Denis Toroman, CFBB U18 swept the season series (68-64 away, 91-44 at home) and climb to 9th (+2). North Fox, coached by Charel Linden, remain 10th. Notable context: Fox were the only side with a professional player; CFBB U18 had none.
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