In a tightly contested game, Racing Luxembourg narrowly defeated Bascharage Hedgehogs with a score of 79-77. The match was part of the M-U18 Division 1: Phase finale, and it was held at tramsschap/central. This victory marked a significant moment for Racing Luxembourg, as they managed to break a series of losses, having won their last two games consecutively.
The game started with Bascharage Hedgehogs taking a slight lead in the first quarter with a score of 35-34. The second quarter saw no change in the score, maintaining the suspense for the second half. The third quarter was equally competitive, with Bascharage maintaining a narrow lead of 17-16. However, Racing Luxembourg surged in the final quarter, outscoring Bascharage 29-25 to secure the win.
Key players for Racing Luxembourg included Sarunas Sulcas, who scored 21 points, and Stefan Stoykov, who added 18 points. Both players were instrumental in the team's offensive efforts. Oskar Berger, standing at 1.90 meters, also contributed significantly with 12 points.
For Bascharage Hedgehogs, Gil Schmit was a standout performer, scoring 19 points, including crucial three-pointers. Fábio Teixeira Ribeiro, the team captain, added 12 points, while Viktor Horvat contributed 16 points.
The game saw several lead changes, with Racing Luxembourg's largest lead being 8 points. A crucial moment came in the fourth quarter when Racing scored 7 points in a row, shifting the momentum in their favor. Bascharage Hedgehogs fought back, but Racing's consistent scoring in the final minutes secured their victory. Both teams displayed resilience, but Racing Luxembourg's ability to capitalize on key moments led them to victory.
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