In a closely contested M-Division 2 game, BC Mess B (MESB) edged out Black Frogs Schieren B (FROB) with a final score of 66-59. The game, held in Schieren, saw MESB maintain a slight edge throughout, winning three out of the four quarters.
The first quarter ended with MESB leading 16-11, thanks to a balanced scoring effort. Alexandre Caurlas was instrumental in MESB's offense, contributing 18 points, while Philippe Charl Di Cato added 16 points, showcasing his scoring versatility. The second quarter was tightly contested, with both teams scoring 18 points each, keeping MESB ahead at halftime.
In the third quarter, MESB extended their lead, outscoring FROB 16-11. François Villain's performance was notable as he added 11 points to MESB's tally. FROB's Manuel Delgado Ferreira, standing at 1.82 meters, was a key player for his team, scoring 16 points and keeping them within reach.
The final quarter saw FROB attempt a comeback, outscoring MESB 19-17, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit. Jerry Valente of FROB fouled out, which impacted their defensive efforts. Despite the loss, Tim Ittenbach and Bob Hirt made significant contributions for FROB, scoring 9 and 8 points respectively.
This victory allowed MESB to maintain their position in the upper half of the M-Division 2 standings, while FROB remained in the lower ranks.
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Black Frogs Schieren B 