T71 Dudelange controlled a U16 friendly against AB Contern at grimler/terrain1, winning 82-50. The hosts set the tone early with a 5-0 start and an 18-4 burst to 23-6 before closing the first quarter at 23-8. Coach Lynn Biever's side kept the pressure in the second frame, with Zoe Damas (T71) scoring twice in quick succession and Matilde Pego (T71) adding two late baskets for a 39-22 halftime lead.
Contern's best phase came right after the break: Julie Braun (CON) poured in a series of mid-range finishes, scoring her team's first five field goals of the third to trim the gap to 41-32. T71 answered decisively with a 17-0 run sparked by Shari von Arx (T71) with a three and drives from Eva Guedes (T71) and Marie Beffort (T71) to push it to 58-32 and effectively decide the contest. In the fourth, Laura Raccogli (T71) hit two threes, and T71 reached its largest lead at +34 (82-48) before the 82-50 final.
Scoring leaders: Guedes (T71) 16 before fouling out; Beffort (T71) 15; von Arx (T71) 13; Taissy Costa (T71) 10; Damas (T71) and Melina Melanda (T71) 8 each; Raccogli (T71) 6 on two triples. For Contern, Braun (CON) starred with 27 (11 two-point field goals, 5 free throws) and led the third-quarter push; Sofia Nunes Lopes (CON) added 12; captain Celine Kerschen (CON) had 7 before fouling out. Coach Dave Schroeder's team did not convert from three, while T71 made three (von Arx 1, Raccogli 2).
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