Kordall Steelers controlled their friendly against BC Mess, 96-71, in Niederkuer. After an even start, the hosts closed the first quarter on a 13-2 burst for 26-16, built on interior touches for Robertas Jonaitis (KDS) and perimeter shot-making from Tray Wood (KDS), who opened with a three and later strung together five straight Kordall points (two free throws and a triple). Coach López Peña's side kept that momentum in the second quarter: Steve Kuhlmann (34, 1.92m) and Noah Zucca hit from deep, Gian Luca Pellergrino added another three, and the halftime cushion stood at 56-43.
BC Mess leaned heavily on Cobie Logan Barnes (24, USA), who piled up 30 points and had a personal five-point mini-run early in the third (3 then 2). Yet the third period (22-13) proved decisive: Jackson Sivills and Jonaitis constantly found seams, while Wood kept punishing in transition and half-court. Kordall's lead peaked at +27 (96-69) before the final horn; Timo Tani (KDS) picked up three late personals as the hosts managed the margin.
Top performers Kordall: Wood 20, Jonaitis 19, Sivills 15, Kuhlmann 14. For Mess: Barnes 30, Fabbri Bruno Zinédine Gauthier (FRA) 13, Edvaldo Moreira Cardoso 10, with Noah Bertolini adding two threes. Coach Musquar's timeouts slowed a few runs, but Kordall's depth and timely scoring at the end of quarters set the tone throughout.
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