Amicale Steesel edged Kordall Steelers 48-45 in Steinsel, a game that swung late after Amicale had controlled three quarters. Under coach Alexandra Lamesch, the hosts opened 12-6 and stretched to 24-16 at halftime, with Liz Adam (AMI) and Ella Medernach (Season PPG: 4.43) keeping the offense steady. The third quarter belonged to Marlene Franziska Beauloye (12), who hit four field goals in the period, while Mia Würth (Season PPG: 3.83) added the game's only three-pointer as Amicale built a 41-31 cushion. Leandra Pires de Sousa (Season PPG: 6.43) then scored back-to-back to start the fourth for 43-31.
Amicale's highest lead came at 47-33 after Mary-Lou Tholl (Season PPG: 4.67), but Kordall answered with a 12-0 run featuring six different scorers. Ema Babacic (13, MNE; Season PPG: 17.43) and Sybélia Schmitz (Season PPG: 5.50) chipped in, and the relentless Lea Njia Nouemsi (12, ITA; Season PPG: 16.17) continued a personal surge that had already seen her post multiple consecutive baskets in the third. Coach Gianluca Pellegrino Ombroni's side closed to 47-45 before Lamesch's late time-outs steadied Amicale. Beauloye hit the final free throw for 48-45 the decisive point in a one-possession finish.
Top performers
- Amicale: Beauloye 15 (Season PPG: 11.33), Würth 9, Medernach 6, Adam 6 (AMI). Amicale also owned the stripe, outscoring Kordall 5-1 on free throws.
- Kordall: Nouemsi 24 led all scorers; Babacic 6, Schmitz 4, Leticia Da Silva Costa (13, PRT; Season PPG: 1.80) 4, Esperanza Beatrice Demeusy Rotolo (KDS) 3.
With this win, Amicale take over first place (ranking gain +1), while Kordall slip to second (-1). The result halts Kordall's four-game winning run in the phase.
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