Amicale Steesel C overpowered Amicale Steesel B 93-50 in the M-Division 3 championship round opener in Steinsel, controlling all four quarters. AMIB actually jumped ahead 6-2 after early triples by Gil Rech (24, 1.88m) and Tom Bausch, but AMIC closed the first period on an 8-2 push, with Ken Konrath scoring back-to-back baskets and Gil Majerus finishing for 18-21.
The game broke open in the second quarter. From 24-29, AMIC strung together a 10-0 run through Max Ernster, Tim Schmit, Maurice Boreiko, Majerus and Christian Bodilsen to 24-39, then kept piling on for a 17-34 period and a 35-55 halftime lead. Bausch tried to answer with long-range shooting (six made threes on the night, including two in the third), but Schmit repeatedly replied, and opened the fourth with two straight triples to slam the door. The gap peaked at 43 points at the buzzer.
Top performers
- AMIC: Tim Schmit 25 points (three 3s) directed the offense; Tom Kapgen 14 provided steady scoring; Majerus 12 and Ken Konrath 12 added balance. Veteran Christian Bodilsen (46, DNK) chipped in eight, including four late free throws.
- AMIB: Bausch 24 (six 3s) was the clear focal point; Jo Weimerskirch 7; Rech 5; Fabio Adducchio (34, ITA) 5; David Reinig (26, 1.96m) completed an early three-point play.
Foul notes: AMIB's Kirill Shingel accumulated multiple second-half fouls, but no one fouled out.
Coaches: Alexandra Lamesch's group dictated pace and runs; Tom Rech's side started brightly but could not contain the second-quarter surge.
Standings: AMIC opens 1-0 at the top; AMIB is 0-1 in second. AMIC begins with a win streak; AMIB starts with a loss.
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