Musel Pikes B edged Etzella Ettelbruck B 88-87 in Dreiborn, a game decided in the final seconds after big swings at both ends. The visitors exploded out of the blocks, riding the hot hand of Miguel Angelo Domingos Sanches, who scored repeatedly from the line and the field as Etzella built a 13-point lead by the first break (18-31).
Coach Steffen's side answered with a 30-22 second quarter, trimming the gap to 48-53 at halftime. After the interval the hosts flipped the momentum: Eric Steffen (1.83m, Guard) caught fire, drilling back-to-back threes and piling up points in a burst that pushed Musel in front and out to their largest lead at 67-59 late in the third.
The fourth quarter turned into a shootout. Nelson Delgado's three and inside finishes, plus steady scoring from Oreoluwa Oke, kept Etzella neck-and-neck. The 20-year-old Miguel Angelo Domingos Sanches poured in key baskets, including a triple for 77-79 and then a personal run of five straight team points (two free throws and a layup) to help move Etzella ahead 84-87 entering the closing minute. Delgado picked up two late personals in that stretch.
Musel had the last word. Veteran Guy Schmit (45) delivered under pressure, scoring the final four points including the game-winner for 88-87 to seal it for the hosts. Steffen added another timely three in the fourth quarter to keep Musel within striking distance.
Top performers
- Musel Pikes B: Eric Steffen 28 (Season PPG: 15.33), Guy Schmit 25; Yann Herrmann 11 provided early stability inside.
- Etzella Ettelbruck B: Miguel Angelo Domingos Sanches 42 (Season PPG: 27.0) led all scorers; Jos Miguel Domingos Sanches 14 (Season PPG: 16.80) and Oke 14 supported; Delgado added 13.
Musel Pikes B are the game winners and climb to 4th in the classification (up 3). It is their second straight victory after a three-game skid. Etzella drop to 9th and suffer a third consecutive defeat.
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