Musel Pikes edged Charleroi 45-44 in a very tight friendly, after a game that swung sharply in both directions.
Charleroi controlled the opening phase. Nastia (CRL) and Leana (CRL) set the tone early, and after Sophia Nolan (MUS) had briefly brought Musel close at 5-6, Charleroi answered with 9 straight points to move clear. Their best moment came at 13-29, the game's highest lead, with Nastia (CRL) carrying much of the scoring load.
Musel then produced the key response. From 13-29, they went on a 20-2 run to flip the game to 33-31. Ella Gallatin (MUS) was central in that stretch, while Nolan (MUS) added important free throws and Merie Platte (MUS) scored a 3-point play sequence. Gallatin also scored 6 points in a row during the comeback.
After that, the game became possession by possession. Charleroi regained balance through Violetta (CRL), Abu (CRL) and again Nastia (CRL), who finished as their top scorer with 14 points. Leana (CRL) added 9, and Abu (CRL) had 6.
For Musel, Gallatin (MUS) led with 18 points and Nolan (MUS) followed with 17, clearly the two decisive offensive pieces. Julie Nilles (25, 1.78m) also hit a timely three, and Platte (MUS) contributed 4.
The closing sequence was narrow and tense. Charleroi moved ahead 44-43 on Veronica's free throw, but Nolan answered with the winning basket for 45-44. No team scored after that. Charleroi coach Vincent was charged with two personal technical fouls in the second half, which under FIBA rules meant he was fouled out.
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