AB Contern edged Musel Pikes 48-45 in W-U19 Division 1 (Phase 1), a game that swung wildly in the final quarter after Contern had seemed in full control. Coach Fabienne Fuger's team trailed briefly at 4-5, then closed the first period on a 13-2 run for 17-7. The hosts kept Musel at arm's length to halftime (25-16) and exploded after the break with a 15-2 burst to 40-18, their largest lead (+22), built on inside finishes and one early triple.
The fourth quarter flipped the script. Hannah Curridor (17) caught fire, pouring 12 points in the last period, including two three-pointers, and led an 11-0 Musel run to 46-40. A pivotal moment came when Contern's captain Joyce Alliaume (17, 1.63m) was disqualified in the fourth after a T1 and U2; Curridor converted the ensuing free throws. Julie Braun Silva answered with a key basket for 48-40, but Musel closed again with five straight points, including Curridor's second three, before Contern held on. Coach Marc Hahnemann's side outscored Contern 16-4 in the last stanza.
Scoring leaders
- Contern: Julie Braun Silva (15), Joyce Alliaume (15), Lou Alliaume (7), Lisa Zoller (5). Contern produced 20 two-point field goals and a single three, plus 5 points at the line.
- Musel: Hannah Curridor (21) led a late surge; support from Kim Logelin (18) with 6, Alessia Bidoli 4, Léa Muacho 4, Chloé Schmitz 4. Musel tallied 15 two-pointers, 2 threes (both Curridor) and 9 free throws.
Game flow highlights
- Contern's 13-2 close to Q1 and 15-2 run in Q3.
- Musel's 11-0 to start the comeback in Q4 and a final 5-0 push to 48-45.
In the standings, Musel sit 2nd and Contern 3rd, both at 2-2. Contern bounced back after a loss; Musel's alternating win-loss pattern continues.
(AI generated)