Musel Pikes overpowered Entente Résidence/Amicale 94-63 in Dreiborn, controlling the Phase finale game from the tip and breaking it open after halftime. The hosts led 22-10 after the first quarter, built largely on a 16-3 burst from 6-4 to 22-7, and weathered an even second quarter (22-22) to reach the break up 44-32.
The decisive sequence came right after halftime: Musel Pikes opened the third with an 18-1 run to 62-33, forcing a timeout and effectively settling the contest. Abram Macalou (Season PPG: 25.0) fueled that surge with five straight points in the middle of the stretch and finished with 30. Geoffrey Schlammes (Season PPG: 20.17) and Jules Jacquet (Season PPG: 15.92) added 18 each, while captain Omar Youssef Essid (Season PPG: 15.71) chipped in 17. Fifteen-year-old Ben Schenk (DEU) contributed 11 and timely perimeter shooting. Coach Majdi Anan's group peaked at a +32 advantage (89-57).
ERA had its moments early in Q2 but couldn't stem the third-quarter tide. Riley Wohl (Season PPG: 10.77) led with 17 despite two quick fouls in a row in the first quarter and later tallying three free throws. Finn Stoltz (Season PPG: 6.62) added 13, and Noah Stansbury Daleiden (17) scored 12. David Lichy had 8, with Illia Malkin (17, UKR) and Elvio Amen Alissoutin (16, FRA) combining for late points from drives and the line.
Musel Pikes, winners 101-67 in the Phase 1 meeting as well, climb to the top of the Phase finale classification. ERA sit third. Coach Thorsten Freiheit's team now look to reset after back-to-back defeats.
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