In a Bascol Division 3 matchup held at Coque/Gymnase, Amazon B (AMZB) secured a decisive victory over Arcus (ACU) with a final score of 80-64. The game saw a significant shift in momentum during the fourth quarter when AMZB outscored ACU 37-13, overturning a deficit from the previous quarters.
The game began with a closely contested first quarter, ending 16-14 in favor of AMZB. ACU responded in the second quarter, taking a narrow lead into halftime with a score of 33-29. Tony Martins Ferreira was instrumental for ACU, contributing 18 points, including several key three-pointers. Kevin Breuskin also added 14 points, maintaining ACU's competitive edge through the first three quarters.
AMZB's Fabrizio Merlo was the standout performer, scoring 27 points, including a remarkable run of consecutive three-pointers in the final quarter. His scoring spree was crucial in AMZB's comeback and eventual dominance in the game. Mattia Coghetto also played a vital role, adding 25 points and consistently finding the basket throughout the game.
Despite ACU's efforts, including Georgios Vasilas's 14 points, they struggled to contain AMZB's offensive surge in the final quarter. The game saw several players in foul trouble, but no disqualifications occurred. AMZB's Rodrigo Valladares-Alonso and Abhay Shankar each committed three fouls, yet managed to stay in the game.
AMZB's victory was marked by a strong team performance, particularly in the final quarter, where they demonstrated resilience and effective scoring to secure the win.
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