Second-placed AB Contern stayed on a three-game winning streak and won 84-60 at sixth-placed Gréngewald Hueschtert, who remain without a win after five games.
The game was competitive early. Gréngewald led 11-8 in the first quarter behind Alimata Coulibaly (21, 1.90m, MLI), but Contern closed the period with a 9-3 spell for a 17-14 edge. In the second quarter, Fabienne Fuger's team created first separation at 23-16, yet Gréngewald answered several times through Coulibaly and Greta Marie Kampschroeder (23, 1.88m, USA). At halftime, the gap was still manageable at 43-35.
The decisive stretch came after the break. Gréngewald scored first for 37-43, but Contern then imposed its rhythm. From 41-52, the visitors finished the third quarter on a 16-2 run and went to 68-43. The lead peaked at 73-45 early in the fourth, and the game never became close again.
Contern's difference-makers were Marah Kelli Dykstra (Season PPG: 20.00) with 31 points, including seven 3-pointers, and Sarah Gates, the 27-year-old Canadian, with 27. Kyra Coulon (Season PPG: 12.83) added 12 and helped close the first half well.
For Gréngewald, Coulibaly produced 31 points but spent much of the night in foul trouble and fouled out late. Kampschroeder added 22, including four 3-pointers, meaning the duo scored 53 of the team's 60 points. Dorkas Von Arx (Season PPG: 3.60) contributed 4 points in 40 minutes.
Contern won the third quarter 25-8, which shaped the whole result.
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Gréngewald Hueschtert