In a decisive match of the W-U16 Division 1: Phase finale, Basket Esch (LAL) secured a commanding victory over Résidence Walferdange (RES) with a final score of 71-45. The game saw LAL pulling ahead early, leading 20-10 by the end of the first quarter. Despite a closer second quarter, where RES managed to outscore LAL 14-13, the gap remained significant.
Ajla Adrovic was a standout performer for LAL, contributing 21 points, including a crucial three-pointer in the third quarter. Her scoring prowess was complemented by Estelle Birnbaum, who added 18 points, consistently finding the basket throughout the game. Emma Wallenborn also played a pivotal role, scoring 12 points and demonstrating her ability to drive to the basket effectively.
For RES, Jill Stoltz was the top scorer with 14 points, showing resilience in the third quarter with multiple successful shots. Kendra Anaïs V Leveling added 10 points, but the team struggled to maintain momentum, particularly in the fourth quarter where they were outscored 22-2.
Emilie Loesch of LAL fouled out in the fourth quarter, but her earlier contributions, including 10 points, had already set the tone for her team. The game highlighted LAL's superior scoring ability and defensive discipline, allowing them to maintain their third-place position in the classification.
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Résidence Walferdange