Musel Pikes overpowered Résidence Walferdange 87-49 in the U22 qualification round in Walfer, controlling the game from the opening minutes and never letting go. A 25-10 first quarter set the tone, highlighted by back-to-back threes from Colin Schanen Sar (Season PPG: 6.11) for 3-8 and 3-11. Musel then opened the second period with a 12-0 run (from 10-25 to 10-37), stretching the gap to 52-22 at halftime. The visitors' advantage peaked at +40 late in the fourth (47-87) before settling at +38.
Musel's perimeter and inside balance was decisive. Schanen Sar led with 24 points, while Jason Hartz (Season PPG: 18.0) added 14, including three triples, and Luca Monteiro Delgado (Season PPG: 7.89) scored 16 by consistently finishing in the paint. Support came from Abram Macalou (9) and Emilijus Greicius (6). Head coach Adrien Frédérique Jacquet's group also put together timely bursts in the third to keep Résidence at arm's length.
Résidence found some rhythm late Victor Shungu Bonga (Season PPG: 13.86) posted 13, including a quick four-point sequence early in the fourth, and captain Maurice Grivet (Season PPG: 13.75) added 8. Elvio Amen Alissoutin (16, FRA) scored 7, and a brief 5-0 spurt from Finn Stoltz (16) and Illia Malkin (17, UKR) trimmed the margin to 47-85 before Musel answered. Coach Dragan Stipanovic's side has now dropped four straight.
Musel has won five of its last six and climbs to 3rd in the standings, while Résidence sits 8th. It's a season sweep for Musel after the 80-53 win in the first meeting.
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