Sparta Bertrange won a very tight game against Musel Pikes, 81-79 after overtime, in a match that changed direction late. On paper, Musel had two professionals available against one for Sparta, an important factor in this league, and for three quarters Marc Hahnemann's team looked in control.
The first quarter was level at 23-23, then Musel took over before the break and led 47-39 at halftime. The visitors kept the momentum in the third period and reached the game's highest lead at 62-48. Mackenzie Farmer (Season PPG: 18.67, RPG: 8.43, AssPG: 2.86) gave Musel steady inside production with 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Nanda Kleuls added 15 points and Julie Nilles, after two early first-quarter fouls, eventually fouled out late.
Coach Mike Feyder's Sparta changed the game in the fourth quarter. From 59-70 down, the home side produced a decisive 14-0 run to move ahead 73-70. Adryana Michelle Quezada (24, 1.79m, USA) was the main force: 31 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, MVP of the game, and an excellent 73.7% on 2-pointers. Lena Mersch (Season PPG: 9.44, RPG: 3.64, AssPG: 1.32) followed with 20 points, and Nicole Torresani added 14.
Anne Mreches hit the late three that sent the game to overtime at 73-73. In the extra period, Musel briefly led 76-75 after Alexandra Weber's three, but Sparta answered with six of the next seven points to go up 81-77, with Torresani scoring four in a row. Weber scored the last basket for 81-79.
Sparta finished with good 2-point shooting at 51.9%, while Musel struggled at 44.4% inside and 45% from the line. Sparta also comes out of the game on a four-game winning run, while Musel's losing streak reached four.
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