In the M-Nationale 2: Relégation matchup, Black Star Mersch (BSM) secured a victory over Telstar Hesperange (TEL) with a final score of 87-75. The game took place at holleschb2/central, and BSM maintained their top position in the division with this win.
BSM started strong, leading 25-23 after the first quarter. They extended their lead in the second quarter, outscoring TEL 19-11, thanks to key contributions from Kevin Sarlette and Romain Dieterlen. Sarlette, a 27-year-old guard from Belgium, was instrumental, scoring 23 points. Dieterlen added 21 points, showcasing his versatility as a guard/forward.
Despite TEL's efforts to close the gap in the fourth quarter, BSM's consistent scoring and defensive plays kept them ahead. TEL's Uchenna Ohpani Agada, a 36-year-old player from the USA, led his team with 21 points. Samuel Rehak and Lorenzo Ferrari also contributed significantly, scoring 10 points each.
BSM's Dean Gindt, standing at 2.01 meters, was a key player with 20 points, while Jerome Besenius, despite fouling out, added 9 points. BSM's victory marked their third consecutive win, a notable turnaround after a series of losses earlier in the season.
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