In a tightly contested matchup in the W-U14 Division 3: Phase finale, Nitia Bettembourg edged out Basket Esch B with a narrow 60-57 victory. The game, held at Esch/ho2, saw both teams battling fiercely throughout the quarters, with Nitia Bettembourg maintaining a slight edge.
The first quarter set the tone, with Nitia Bettembourg taking an early 21-16 lead. Both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm in the second quarter, each scoring only 8 points, leading to a halftime score of 29-24 in favor of Nitia Bettembourg. The third quarter saw Nitia Bettembourg extend their lead slightly, outscoring Basket Esch B 12-9.
In the final quarter, Basket Esch B mounted a comeback attempt, scoring 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Nitia Bettembourg's consistent performance. Emma Muratovic was a standout player for Basket Esch B, scoring 24 points, but her efforts were hampered by foul trouble, eventually fouling out of the game. Maheva Monteiro Soares also contributed significantly with 17 points.
For Nitia Bettembourg, Chiara Annie J Terazzi was instrumental, scoring 22 points and maintaining composure under pressure. Adèle Emma Schmidt added 14 points, providing crucial support. The victory marked Nitia Bettembourg's fourth consecutive win, solidifying their position in the standings as they moved up to second place. Meanwhile, Basket Esch B, despite the loss, gained two spots in the rankings, now sitting in fourth place.
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