Gréngewald Hueschtert overpowered Vibball Luxembourg 102-73 in the M-U22 N2 qualification round, staying perfect on top of the classification (7-0) and extending their winning streak to seven. Vibball are now 4th (+1) at 3-4.
The visitors controlled the opening stages behind Jeff Krier's early production and Kian Wensveen Grou's steady scoring from mid-range and the line. Vibball briefly answered through Michel Ange Mafolo Ondekane, who strung together five straight points to keep it close. Gréngewald nonetheless carried a solid lead into the break, built on balanced offense and interior presence.
The game broke open after halftime. Vibball's Noah Marian Rudolf (18, BEL) tried to ignite a comeback with back-to-back triples for 70-82, but coach Yannick Julien's team responded with a ruthless 18-0 run featuring Robyn Schumacher inside, Krier in transition and a late burst from Lex Bauer. Coach Ildiko Vass used two time-outs in that stretch, but Gréngewald's pressure and pace dictated the rhythm and the lead peaked at +30 (100-70).
Top performers
- Gréngewald: Robyn Schumacher (28; Season PPG: 14.0) dominated in the paint; Kian Wensveen Grou (23; Season PPG: 17.33) was a constant outlet; Jeff Krier (21; Season PPG: 10.0) sparked multiple runs; Lex Bauer (17; Season PPG: 15.0) closed strongly.
- Vibball: Noah Marian Rudolf (25; Season PPG: 17.57) led the hosts before fouling out late in the third, a turning point; Kouami Samuele Dogbonou (15; Season PPG: 16.86) added punch including a late three; Alexandru-Catalin Vlad (11; 1.92m, 17, ROU) and Mafolo Ondekane (10; Season PPG: 12.43) contributed in spurts.
Key sequence: after Rudolf's two straight threes, Gréngewald delivered 18 unanswered points to seal it well before the final horn.
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