AS Soleuvre overpowered BBC East Side Pirates 103-56 in the Phase finale round-robin at Zolwer/Scheierhaf, asserting control from the opening tip. Soleuvre blasted out 11-0 behind Phillipe Vieira Geraldes, who had 7 early points including a three, and stretched it to 21-1 as Timéo Weber strung together three consecutive baskets. Even a Pirates timeout in the 4th minute couldn't halt the tide, and a 12-0 burst to 33-1 set up a 37-3 first quarter. The hosts led 55-13 at halftime, their highest lead later peaking at +49 (103-54).
BEP's best spell came after the break. Nicolas Nestgen (Season PPG: 19.64) found rhythm with two triples and steady free throws, while the Jankovic brothers contributed Stefan Jankovic (Season PPG: 3.46) hit three threes for 16 points and Petar Jankovic (Season PPG: 13.19) added 14 fueling a 25-point third quarter. But Soleuvre always had an answer.
Weber (Season PPG: 18.42) led SOL with 25 points on 12 made twos plus a free throw, repeatedly finishing in transition and out of set plays. Vieira Geraldes added 20 with four made threes, and Louis Ferrai chipped in 16, punishing gaps after halftime. Captain Lou Lahure (Season PPG: 24.75) spaced the floor with two threes (8 points). Soleuvre dominated inside with 37 two-point field goals to BEP's 17, while each side connected from deep (SOL 7 made threes, BEP 5).
Coaches: Carlo Ferrante's side maintained focus and balance; Gilles Poos' Pirates battled to stabilize the game in the middle quarters. This result mirrors the Phase 1 meeting (SOL 89-73). Soleuvre extend their winning run to six and move to 1st in the Phase finale (2-0, +2). The Pirates are 5th (0-1).
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