In the M-U18 Division 3: Phase finale, Résidence Walferdange (RES) secured a 65-57 victory over Racing Luxembourg B (RACB) in a closely contested game. The win marked RES's fourth victory in their last five games, propelling them to the top of the standings. The game unfolded with RES taking an early lead in the first quarter, finishing 19-11. However, RACB responded in the second quarter, outscoring RES 15-7, and leveling the game at halftime.
The third quarter saw a back-and-forth battle, with RACB briefly taking the lead, but RES managed to regain control, thanks to key contributions from Michel Ange Mafolo Ondekane, who scored consistently throughout the game. In the decisive fourth quarter, RES pulled away with a strong 23-10 performance, sealing the win.
Top performers for RES included Michel Ange Mafolo Ondekane, who led all scorers with 20 points, and David Lichy, who added 13 points. For RACB, Jules Ollivier stood out with 19 points, while Alkis Chatzis contributed 14 points. Notably, RACB's Raphaël Julien Vander Straeten, a 17-year-old non-JICL player, was in foul trouble with four fouls but still managed to score 9 points.
The game highlighted RES's ability to finish strong, as they capitalized on RACB's inability to maintain their momentum in the final quarter.
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