Black Star Mersch B edged Grëngewald Hueschtert B, 58-54, after a strong start and a tense finish in Mersch. Coach Charel Weis's team opened with a 13-0 burst from 2-2 to 15-2, closing the first quarter up 19-8 and stretching the lead to a game-high +16 at 34-18 before halftime. Joy Neuberg (27) hit quick mid-range scores, while Noémie Schockmel (37) added timely points off the bench. Captain Véronique Schmit (31) steadied the hosts throughout, sinking eight free throws and closing with 14.
Grëngewald, guided by coach Ben Schaefer, found rhythm after the break. Ann Ast (GREB) sparked the third-quarter push with 8 points, including two triples, trimming the gap to 43-32 after three. In the fourth, Leisha Burridge (17, GBR) caught fire for 11 in the period finishing with 22 and four threes while Elinor Davies (20, 1.75m) added 10 and Charlotte Charles (17, IRL) hit a key three and late two. Grëngewald's 12-4 run from 54-42 to 58-54 set up a close finish.
Black Star's composure held: Schockmel (11) and Nina Goedert (33, 1.74m; 9 pts) delivered late scores, and Schmit added a crucial basket at 58-50. For the winners, top contributors were Schmit (14), Schockmel (11), Neuberg (10) and Goedert (9). For Grëngewald, Burridge (22), Davies (10) and Ast (10) led the charge, with Burridge and Laura Klensch (18) navigating four fouls each.
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