Etzella Ettelbruck edged Arantia Larochette 74-70 after overtime in Larochette, a close W-U14 Division 1 Phase 1 duel decided late.
Game evolution
- Q1: After Arantia briefly led 8-4, Jill Maes (ETZ) strung together 6 points in a row to flip it to 8-10, and Etzella closed ahead 13-16.
- Q2: Arantia answered with a 12-0 run to 25-16, driven by captain Jana Agnes (ARA) and Michele Elsen (ARA). The hosts reached halftime up 34-28.
- Q3: Arantia built the largest lead at 54-41 and entered the fourth 56-43, with Mathilda Wurth (ARA) and Agnes keeping the offense flowing.
- Q4: Etzella surged 21-8 to force overtime at 64-64. Maes scored back-to-back baskets in the final minute to tie it, while coach Dragana Zoric (ETZ) had earlier received a C1 technical without derailing the comeback.
Overtime
Agnes opened OT with two free throws (66-64), but Maes, 12-year-old captain, hit a crucial 3 to swing it. The game-winning basket came from Sophie Nesen (ETZ) for 68-70, and 11-year-old Emma Klein (ETZ) followed with two late field goals to close it at 70-74.
Top performers
- Etzella: Maes (33) and Klein (28) combined for 61 points; only four Etzella players scored as Leni Kreins (9) and Nesen (4) added support. Maes also had 4 fouls but stayed effective.
- Arantia: Agnes (23), Wurth (19), Elsen (18) and Emma Brunetti (10) carried the load. Agnes and Elsen each finished on 4 fouls yet remained pivotal.
Runs and turning points
Arantia's 12-0 start to Q2 and the +13 cushion late in Q3 were wiped out by Etzella's relentless fourth-quarter push and Maes's OT dagger.
Coaches
Joao Pedro Osorio Silva (ARA) steered a strong middle stretch; Zoric's side showed resilience down the stretch.
Form and standings
Etzella halted their early slide (loss, win) and climbs to 4th (ranking gain +2, 1-1). Arantia falls to 0-2 and sits 5th, now on a two-game skid.
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