T71 Dudelange controlled Arantia Larochette 98-53 in W-U16 Division 1 Phase 2, built on a powerful start and a dominant third quarter. T71 jump-started the night with a 10-1 opening and closed the first quarter 29-11. Arantia reacted well in the second, edging the period 20-17 behind frequent trips to the line and inside finishes, trimming it to 46-31 at halftime. The decisive stretch came after the break: T71 won the third 27-9, stringing together multiple mini-runs as Shari Von Arx scored back-to-back baskets and Laura Kieffer Richtarik kept the pressure on the rim. The gap eventually peaked at 45 by the buzzer.
Under coach Yves Marchi, T71 spread the scoring: Kieffer Richtarik (20; Season PPG: 8.63) mixed interior touches with a late three, Von Arx (17; 12.17) drove a strong third-quarter surge, and Jana Dos Santos Dramianin (17; 10.63) added steady points including from the stripe. Marie Beffort Neuman (15; 8.75) set the tone with the first two baskets and a first-quarter three, and Veena Burgund (9; 10.17) contributed in the opening run.
Arantia, guided by Joao Pedro Osorio Silva, had bright spells. Mara Ronkar (15; 15.00) was active early and scored through contact across quarters, while Sara Ferreira Afonso (13; 17.44) combined early free throws with paint scoring. Captain Lucie Rock (9; 17.57, 15 years) added a fourth-quarter burst but picked up two P2 fouls in quick succession late. Clara Walter (6; 15, DEU) and the 13-year-old Yara Mores (2) chipped in.
With this result, T71 climbs to first place in Phase 2 (ranking gain +3), while Arantia sits fifth.
(AI generated)