In the W-U22 Espoires Final, Basket Esch narrowly defeated T71 Dudelange with a score of 57-55 in a tightly contested match at Atert/Central. The game was a single decisive encounter, and Basket Esch emerged victorious, continuing their winning streak with their fifth consecutive win. The match was characterized by fluctuating leads and intense competition throughout the quarters.
Basket Esch started strong, but T71 Dudelange managed to take a slight lead by the end of the first quarter, 19-15. However, Basket Esch responded in the second quarter, outscoring T71 Dudelange 14-8, which allowed them to take a narrow lead into halftime. The third quarter was closely contested, with Basket Esch maintaining their slim advantage by outscoring T71 Dudelange 15-14.
Katia Jemming was a standout player for Basket Esch, contributing 15 points despite fouling out in the fourth quarter. Her performance was complemented by Bruna Filipa Fonseca Cracel, who added 14 points. Rocana Burgund also played a crucial role, scoring 10 points. For T71 Dudelange, Mia Schroeder led the team with 18 points, including crucial three-pointers that kept the game close. Joyce Etute added 12 points, while Dana Wies contributed 9 points.
The game remained tight in the final quarter, with both teams exchanging leads. Basket Esch managed to hold on to their lead, despite T71 Dudelange's efforts to close the gap. The match concluded with a narrow victory for Basket Esch, securing their place as the W-U22 Espoires champions.
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