In a tightly contested game, US Heffingen edged out Black Star Mersch with a final score of 73-72. The match, part of the M-U18 Division 4: Phase finale, was held in Mersch and featured a dramatic back-and-forth battle.
The first quarter saw US Heffingen take an early lead, finishing 15-9. Black Star Mersch responded in the second quarter, outscoring Heffingen 26-18, thanks to the efforts of Trey Sean Boayue, who contributed significantly with 23 points. The third quarter was evenly matched, with Black Star Mersch maintaining a slight edge, 23-22. However, Heffingen's Ethan Steinmetz, who scored 25 points, was instrumental in keeping the game close.
The fourth quarter was decisive, with Heffingen narrowly outscoring Mersch 18-14 to secure the win. Key performances from Kouami Samuele Dogbonou, who added 17 points, and Tun Elcheroth, with 15 points, helped Heffingen maintain their unbeaten streak in the phase finale.
For Black Star Mersch, Luc Jens Maida Christiansen, the team captain, added 14 points, and Mike Göhlhausen contributed 13 points. Despite Leandro Da Silva Nunes fouling out, Mersch managed to stay competitive until the final moments.
US Heffingen's victory solidifies their top position in the division, maintaining a perfect record of 7-0. Black Star Mersch, now at 5-3, remains in second place. The game highlighted the resilience and depth of both teams, with Heffingen's ability to close out tight games proving crucial once again.
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