Mambra Mamer B edged Musel Pikes B 71-64 in Dreiborn, a game of momentum swings under FIBA rules that the visitors closed with composure. After a balanced first quarter (20-23), Musel took control with a 22-10 second period, finishing the half on a 9-2 push for 42-33, their largest lead (+9). Jack Kemmer (17) and captain Lou Klonski (11) fueled that surge, with support from Mohamed Iyed Youssef Essid (13) adding 10.
The third quarter belonged to Mamer (9-17). Valentin Oury (24, 15) stitched together three straight baskets early in the period and later added a free throw after a quick personal plus technical on Musel's JeanMichel Huber, trimming the gap to a single point at 51-50 entering the fourth.
Mamer struck first after the break: Ivan Aleksandrovic (29) scored, then Toprak Altinoklar (15, TUR) drilled a three and Miguel Félix Fernandes (7) converted in the lane for a 7-0 burst to 51-57. Oury's free throws pushed it to 51-59 (+8, Mamer's largest lead), but Musel replied with a 10-0 run to 61-59, sparked by Jason Kemmer (Season PPG: 19.00) and Youssef Essid.
The decisive sequence came inside the final minutes. At 61-63, Musel's Maks Povhe (Season PPG: 5.50) committed an unsportsmanlike foul, and shortly after, at 64-67, captain Klonski was whistled for another unsportsmanlike. Aleksandrovic coolly converted from the line, and Mamer closed on a 12-3 finish to seal it 71-64. Altinoklar, who hit the early fourth-quarter three, later fouled out; Youssef Essid also fouled out for Musel.
For the winners, the Aleksandrovic-Oury tandem combined for 53 points, with key late free throws, while Altinoklar added 9. Musel's production came from Jack Kemmer (17), Jason Kemmer (14), Klonski (11) and Youssef Essid (10). Coaches Arnaud Stirn (MAMB) and Omar Ismaël (MUSB) traded adjustments throughout, but Mamer's late execution made the difference.
In the standings, Mambra Mamer B climb to 1st (+1) at 3-1 and are on a threegame winning streak. Musel Pikes B remain 3rd at 2-2.
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