BBC East Side Pirates B, first in the standings after a gain of two places, stretched their winning run to three games with a game largely decided before halftime against sixth-ranked Basket Esch B.
The start was competitive. BEPB led 20-13 after the first quarter, with Nina Schmit (BEPB) and Jennifer Ferring (BEPB) giving early scoring, while Luca Stocklausen (24, 1.77m) kept Esch in touch with 9 first-quarter points. Early in the second period, LALB were still close at 22-17. That was the crucial moment: the home side then went on a 22-0 run to open the gap to 44-17, turning the game sharply in their favour. The second quarter alone was 24-6.
Coach Stephane Roger Said's team had more balance. Lynn Frank (40, 1.76m) finished as BEPB's top scorer with 20 points, scoring repeatedly around that decisive second-quarter stretch. Schmit added 14, Ferring had 12, and Kristi Macleanen (25, NLD) brought useful support with 6, including a three-pointer during the big run. BEPB had three players in double figures and seven scorers overall.
Basket Esch B depended heavily on Stocklausen, who produced 22 of her team's 39 points. Inês Vidal (LALB) added 7 and Marie-Josée Vidal (26, 1.65m) scored 6. Esch responded better after the break and won the third quarter 12-10, but the deficit was already too large. The highest lead reached 26 points at 62-36 before the final score of 62-39.
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