T71 Dudelange overpowered Amicale Steesel 95-65 at Grimler/Central, staying perfect on the season and atop the table (12-0). Amicale remain third (5-6). Note: the teams did not field the same number of professionals (AMI 2, T71 1).
Game evolution
- T71 blasted out 10-0 and led 25-13 after Q1, forcing an early Amicale timeout.
- AMI answered with a 9-0 start to Q2, sparked by Kathryn Jo Missavage's three straight baskets around the break, then Desiree Genevieve Ramos added 5 in a row to cut it to 25-22. Coach Mathieu Fivet's side steadied through Shalonda Winton and Svenia Nurenberg to reach halftime 46-34.
- The third quarter decided it: an 8-0 T71 burst to 54-36, then Catherine Mreches and Lara Jemming from deep stretched it to 68-44 after three. The margin peaked at +30 at the finish.
Team stats
T71's shooting was solid: 59% on 2s (good) and 40% from three (good). They controlled the glass (37 defensive rebounds) and protected the ball better (12 turnovers to AMI's 16). Amicale struggled from distance (6/27, 22%) and sat just under the good mark at the line (73%).
Top performers
- Imports: Winton (34, USA) delivered 25 points with excellent 5/5 FT and 2/3 from three, plus 13 rebounds; Beatriz Ines Gomes Jordao (1.91m, 27, PRT) posted 17 points and 16 boards (Season PPG: 11.55, RPG: 10.15). For AMI, Ramos (32, USA) poured in 27 with excellent shooting splits (4/5 2P, 5/10 3P, 4/5 FT), 9 rebounds and 6 assists despite 4 fouls; Brazil Ronelle Harvey-Carr (24, USA) added 16.
- Locals: Nurenberg's efficiency stood out (14 points on 5/6 2P, 1/2 3P; Season PPG: 12.42, RPG: 5.93), and Mreches added 15 (Season PPG: 16.50). For AMI, Missavage's 8 came in a key Q2 surge.
Ramos was listed game MVP (32 ranking points), but T71's balanced perimeter-paint blend and third-quarter run decided the contest. T71 have now won 12 in a row.
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