Basket Esch controlled Amicale Steesel 99-86 in Steinsel, building the win with a fast start and a decisive third-quarter push. The visitors opened with a barrage from deep for 29 first-quarter points, led by early makes from Jovana Jaksic (27) and captain Tatsiana Likhtarovich (34, 1.78m, BLR). Amicale steadied behind Dee Ramos (35) and Ace Harrison (15), trimming the gap to 44-51 at halftime.
The key stretch came right after the break: Esch strung together a 6-0 run to 44-57 on a Likhtarovich triple, a free throw and a Jaksic basket, and kept adding through the period (16-25 in Q3) to lead 60-76. The advantage peaked at +18 (75-93) in the fourth. Paul Missavage's side fought back with Kathryn Jo Missavage (15) hitting from outside and Ramos piling up late free throws, including three in a row in the closing minutes, but Karim Elbaoune's team had answers each time.
Esch's long-range volume made the difference: 12 made threes (Steesel 8). Beyond Likhtarovich's shot-making, Jaksic added multiple triples, Rocana Burgund (9, 1.80m) knocked down a key one, and Kyra Coulon (3) also connected from deep. Inside, Eden Elizabeth Nibbelink (12, 1.80m) contributed before fouling out in the fourth, while Katia Jemming (10, 1.53m) fouled out earlier after three whistles in the second quarter; Esch managed the rotations and kept control.
For Amicale, Ramos combined outside scoring with frequent trips to the line for a game-high 35. Harrison (15) and Kathryn Jo Missavage (15) provided support, and Julie Mangen (12, 1.64m) added timely baskets. Coaches: Karim Elbaoune (LAL), Paul Missavage (AMI).
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