Black Star Mersch won 64-39 against Etzella Ettelbruck in the W-LALUX Ladies Cup 1/8 finals, but the margin only became large in the last period. BSM led 12-8 after the first quarter and 26-22 at halftime. The game stayed open in the third: ETZ came back to 26-26, and after baskets from Lakin Roland (33, USA) and Amina Kocan (21, 1.73m), the gap was still only 36-34.
That was a crucial moment. Mersch answered well and closed the third at 42-34, then completely controlled the fourth quarter 22-5. From 47-36, Lance Legister's team created real separation with a strong run, while Etzella managed only one field goal and two free throws in the final period.
Jessie Kettel (25) was the main scorer for BSM with 16 points, including 8 in the second half and two late three-pointers that helped finish the game. Nina Goedert (34, 1.74m) added 13, with 7 made free throws, although she also reached four fouls. Anne Breuskin (36, 1.78m) scored 11, Jo Kettel (29) added 7, and Denise Kirsche (29, DEU) brought 8 points.
For Etzella, Roland was the clear offensive leader with 17 points and carried much of the second-quarter scoring. Léa Gomes (18) added 6, while Crismeily Helena (22, 1.65m, DMA) and Kocan each scored 4. Roland also committed three personal fouls, two of them already in the first quarter, as BSM gradually imposed more control on the game and moved on to the next round.
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