Sparta Bertrange overpowered Les Sangliers Wooltz 113-65 in the W-Enovos League qualification round at Atert. Mike Feyder's team set the tone early (27-15 after 10') and reached 55-37 at halftime, then blew the game open with a 31-9 third quarter that produced the night's highest lead and settled the contest.
The game pivoted right after the break: Sparta opened the third with a 16-4 burst to 71-41 and never looked back. Nicole Torresani (Season PPG: 15.75, RPG: 4.63, AssPG: 2.00) authored a 20-point third period on her way to 41 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, including a personal run of six straight points. The 18-year-old Italian guard shot 13/19 from two (68.4% good) and 12/15 at the line (80% good).
Around her, Naomi Davenport (Season PPG: 20.44, RPG: 11.73, AssPG: 2.55) posted a 13-point, 15-rebound double-double, while Lena Mersch (14 pts) was highly efficient inside (6/8 2P excellent; 2/2 FT excellent). Jordan King added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals despite two quick first-quarter fouls. Off the bench, Tereza Liska (13, 1.82m, SVK) delivered a clean shooting card (2/2 3P, 2/2 FT).
Sparta's collective edges were decisive: 32/59 on twos (54% good), 16 steals to 5, and only 8 turnovers versus 23. They also controlled the glass (18 offensive boards, 47 total).
For Wooltz, Meghan Boyd (27, USA) led with 27 points and 7 rebounds, and 37-year-old Cerie Mosgrove (Season PPG: 13.00, RPG: 9.50, AssPG: 1.25) added 19 with 5/5 free throws (excellent). Lara Graglia scored 12 and went 2/2 from three (excellent). Captain Amra Hasanovic (Season PPG: 11.70, RPG: 3.88, AssPG: 1.88) battled on the boards (9) but fouled out in the fourth, and Wooltz struggled inside (13/37 2P, 35%) despite 75% at the line (good).
Sparta climb to 2nd (6-3, +1 place) with a second straight win; Wooltz remain 6th (2-8) after dropping eight of their last nine under Tessy Hetting.
(AI generated)