Racing Luxembourg handled AB Contern B 80-48 in the W-Nationale 2 round-robin, controlling the rhythm early and widening the gap after halftime. Coach Kubis's team led 18-9 after the first quarter on inside production from Olivia Hoffmann (10) and a triple by Estelle Sand (13, Season PPG: 13.6).
Contern's best phase came at the start of Q2: a 6-0 burst cut it to 18-15, then Lisa Zoller (16) caught fire. She scored Contern's next 11 points in that period, including a three to make it 24-22. Racing replied instantly: a 17-6 finish to the half, powered by two threes from Jil Mathis (9) and steady drives from Sand, rebuilt a 41-28 cushion.
The third quarter decided it. Racing opened with a 7-0 run to 48-28 and never looked back. Contern did find free throws through Lori Zoller (10) to momentarily stop the bleeding, but Racing kept stacking stops and baskets. There was a physical stretch in Q3 Jackie Diederich picked up multiple fouls in quick succession after an earlier unsportsmanlike in Q2 yet Racing's rotation held firm.
In Q4, Lynn Konsbruck (10; 33 years, 1.70m) hit back-to-back mid-range scores and, along with captain Marie-Lou Haentges (12), pushed the lead past 30. The margin peaked at 32 by the final horn.
Racing's scoring balance stood out: Sand (13), Haentges (12), Portuguese guard Juliana De Sousa Coelho (12), Hoffmann (10; 1.85m), Konsbruck (10) and Mathis (9, three triples) all impacted the game. For Contern, the production came mainly from the local core: Lisa Zoller (16) and Amélie Laure Sybertz (13, Season PPG: 16.5) led the way, with Lori Zoller adding 10.
In the table context, Racing remain second, while Contern B stay fourth. Racing are on back-to-back wins; Contern B slip to a second straight loss. Coach Engel's side had a strong Q2 spell, but Racing's 17-6 answer before the break and the 7-0 start to Q3 were the decisive moments.
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