Kordall Steelers edged Racing Luxembourg 59-58 at tramsschap/central, overturning a 14-point deficit in the last quarter and avenging September's 43-40 loss. The win lifts Kordall to first place in the W-U14 Division 3 Phase 2 (+2 in ranking), while Racing sits fourth.
The game evolved in waves. After a balanced 12-13 first quarter, Racing controlled the middle stretches. Coach Zanda LACE's side posted a 19-10 second period to lead 31-23 at halftime and pushed the margin to 51-37 after three. The gap peaked at +17 (51-34) following an Elisa Berkhoff (Season PPG: 5.6) basket, with steady production from Neyla Kasraoui (14) and Julie Obertin (Season PPG: 12.0) around the rim. Notably, neither team made a three-pointer all game.
Coach Gianluca PELLEGRINO OMBRONI's Steelers flipped the script with a 22-7 fourth quarter. After Marina Papadopoulos (Season PPG: 2.4) made it 58-52 for Racing, Kordall closed on a 7-0 run. Twelve-year-old Diana Lopes Campelo poured in 5 consecutive points in the final minute, including the go-ahead free throw for 58-59. She finished with a season-high 27 (12 two-pointers, 3 free throws). Lea Nouemsi added 18 and had back-to-back baskets late in the third, but fouled out in the fourth after accumulating five personal fouls; Sybélia Myriam Chantal Schmitz chipped in 7 (tying her season best). Kordall completed the comeback despite Nouemsi's exit.
For Racing, Kasraoui matched her season best with 14, Lily Jessica Walter (Season PPG: 7.6) scored 10 with early rhythm, and Obertin added 10. Berkhoff provided 6, while Papadopoulos delivered a key late basket for 58-52.
Kordall's form is building: the Steelers are on a four-game winning streak. Racing has now dropped two straight.
(AI generated)