W-U19 Division 1, Phase 2 - in Stadtbredimus, T71 Dudelange controlled Musel Pikes 80-56, repeating the 80-point mark they posted in the first meeting this season. The visitors built an early cushion with a 6-0 burst to 3-10 and closed the first quarter 14-22. In the second, coach Alain Schaeffer's side leaned on Dana Wies (Season PPG: 14.33), who scored T71's next 10 points, pushing the gap to 26-40 at halftime.
Musel reacted after the break: Giulia Piermatti (MUS) and Sophie Beffort Neuman found range, and the hosts edged the third quarter 18-15, trimming to 44-55 after a Piermatti three. Coach Marc Hahnemann's timeouts came early (Q1, Q2) and mid-third, but T71's depth settled the game in the fourth. Lara Jemming and Alana Krings combined for a 7-0 phase to 52-72, followed by an 8-0 run to the night's largest lead (+26 at 54-80). Bidoli committed two quick fouls early in the fourth, stalling Musel's momentum.
T71 showcased balanced scoring: Lena Schalbar (Season PPG: 15.33) 19, Krings (Season PPG: 15.33) 17, Jemming (Season PPG: 13.33) 16 and Wies 14. The 17-year-old Wies (1.77m) was pivotal in the second quarter, while Schalbar and Jemming navigated four fouls without fouling out. Support came from Liv Jander (7) and Mina Baseggio (4).
For Musel, Lilli Fischer (Season PPG: 11.20) and captain Nanda Kleuls (Season PPG: 14.33) led with 11 each; Hannah Curridor (Season PPG: 12.29) added 7, and Piermatti chipped in 8 with two second-half threes. Julie Kayser hit two triples for 7.
In the standings, T71 move to 1-0 in Phase 2 and 3rd place, extending their winning streak to six games. Musel slip to 0-2 (4th) and are on a four-game losing run.
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