In the first game of the Barrages best-of-three series, Musel Pikes secured a decisive 85-66 victory over Black Frogs Schieren, taking a crucial step towards retaining their spot in the M-Enovos League. The game, played in Schieren, saw Musel Pikes overturn a narrow first-quarter deficit with a strong performance in the second half.
Musel Pikes' Tristin Matthew Walley (34, USA) was instrumental, leading all scorers with 23 points and earning MVP honors. His performance was complemented by Tom Welter (Season PPG: 11.17), who added 22 points, showcasing his ability to score consistently throughout the game. Quentin Bouttet also made significant contributions, particularly in the fourth quarter, where he scored 10 points, including two crucial three-pointers that extended Musel Pikes' lead.
For Black Frogs Schieren, Jackson Willmo Meshanic (28, USA) was the standout performer, scoring 28 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Khyree Terell Armstead (24, USA) added 24 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. The Black Frogs struggled with their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where they made only 7 of 26 attempts, a 27% success rate.
Musel Pikes' victory was built on a solid defensive effort, limiting the Black Frogs to just 12 points in the final quarter while scoring 26 themselves. This late-game surge was crucial in securing the win and gives Musel Pikes a 1-0 lead in the series. With this win, Musel Pikes have now won three of their last four games, a positive turnaround after a challenging season. The teams will meet again in the next game, where Musel Pikes will look to close out the series and secure their place in the M-Enovos League for the next season.
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