Racing Luxembourg controlled a lively friendly against Black Frogs Schieren, 88-73, built on a dominant third quarter after a swingy first half. Racing led 25-19 after 10 minutes, then exploded to 36-19 with an 11-0 start to the second quarter as Antunio Xavier Bivins (33, 1.99m, USA) poured in 8 consecutive points. Schieren answered immediately: a 14-0 run cut the gap to 36-33 and, after a three by Gabriel Solomon, the game was tied 38-38 near halftime. Racing still took a 39-38 edge to the break.
The game broke open after the interval. From 45-43, Racing strung together an 11-0 burst (56-43) through efficient inside finishes by Bivins and Brendan Temple (RAC), plus midrange work from captain Max Hilger. The quarter finished 31-17 for the hosts and 70-55 overall.
Schieren's Eric (FRO) was prolific with 28 points, keeping his team within range with steady scoring and free throws, while khyree (FRO) added 18 and Alexandre Pereira Meireles (23, 1.96m, PRT) 13. Racing's balance carried the night: Temple scored 22, Bivins matched him with 22, and Hilger (30, 1.85m) added 17. Louis Paul Soragna contributed 10, with key bench support from Angelo Caruso (19, 1.87m, ITA) at 7 and Emanuel Loncaric (25, 1.96m, HRV) at 5.
In the fourth, a 7-0 mini-run capped by Hilger's five straight points pushed the lead to 84-69, securing the result. Coaches Adam Radomirovic (Racing) and Nigel Tolentino (Black Frogs) both rode early timeouts to manage momentum, but Racing's third-quarter surge and late composure decided the contest. Highest lead for Racing reached +17.
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