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Toon Ceyssens gave BBC Croonen Lommel exactly what they needed on the road: 32 points in 26 minutes, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 5-of-7 from three, with 10 rebounds and a pristine 7-of-8 at the line. The performance was the backbone of a 98–84 victory over Kontich Wolves in Sint Rita. Ceyssens was efficient when it mattered most, moving the ball without forcing it (1 assist, 4 turnovers) and staying out of foul trouble despite the physical nature of the matchup. His size and shooting touch gave Kontich no answers, particularly from distance, where he was 71 percent accurate. BBC Croonen Lommel built their 14-point margin on the strength of that offensive firepower. Ceyssens' ability to score across all three levels — layups, mid-range, three-ball — meant Kontich could neither pack the paint nor leave him alone, and Ceyssens' rebounding kept possessions in Lommel's favour when shots fell short. The win sends BBC Croonen Lommel back with momentum as the Top Division Men 1 regular season continues.

BBC Croonen Lommel never trailed at Sporthal Sint Rita, building a comfortable 14-point win over Kontich Wolves and improving to 4-3 in the Top Division. The visitors controlled the game from the opening minutes, reeling off a 9-0 run midway through the first quarter to establish an early cushion—26-19 after one period—and maintained that separation throughout. Kontich stayed competitive in the second and third quarters, matching Lommel point-for-point in Q3 with 24 apiece, but never closed the gap. At half-time, Lommel led 48-37. By the end of three, that margin had grown slightly to 72-61. The decisive moment came late in the fourth, when Lommel pushed the lead to 23 points at 98-75 with 2:16 remaining—the game already decided. Toon Ceyssens led Lommel with 32 PTS on clinical 10/15 shooting, 5/7 from three, and grabbed 10 REB (double-double). Matts De Keuster added 17 PTS on 9-of-12 free throws, while Bram Schelkens contributed 16 PTS and 4 AST. For Kontich, now 1-6, Domien Loubry scored 29 PTS on 12/19 shooting—their only bright spot in a lopsided afternoon. Joeri Vermoesen logged a double-double of 16 PTS and 12 REB. Kontich host Basket Waregem on Friday 6 November looking to snap a five-game slide.

Desiron has been on another level this season — 22.5 points per game at 66.4 TIB efficiency — and he will have the ball in his hands early tonight. De Keuster, who sits at 43.7 efficiency with 14.3 PPG and a team-high 1.9 assists, will have to navigate screens and pressure on the perimeter if Lommel is to keep this close. Kontich Wolves have built their recent form around Desiron's scoring punch. Tonight he faces a Lommel side that has shown resilience but lacks a secondary scorer of comparable output. De Keuster's playmaking will matter; he is their primary facilitator, and if Lommel can get him into rhythm early, they can limit the damage on the other end. The matchup shapes the whole game. If Desiron gets space and rhythm, Kontich pulls away. If Lommel's defence tightens and De Keuster gets going in transition, they have a chance. Tipoff in three hours at Sporthal Sint Rita. Watch it live.

Bram Schelkens finished with 25 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in BBC Croonen Lommel's 97–87 win over Basics Melsele-Beveren at De Soeverein. The guard shot 7-for-14 from the field (2-for-4 from three) and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line in 30 minutes, adding 2 steals while turning the ball over twice. Schelkens ball movement and scoring touch anchored a Lommel side that controlled the game wire to wire. His 90-per-cent accuracy at the stripe and efficient interior touch kept the hosts ahead as Melseke-Beveren tried to claw back into it late. The ten-point margin was comfortable enough, but Schelkens ensured there was no real anxiety from Lommel's end. A steady, unfussy performance — the kind that ends games before they spiral.

BBC Croonen Lommel ended Basics Melsele-Beveren's unbeaten start to the season, holding on for a 97–87 win in a contest that stayed competitive until the middle of the final quarter. Lommel built an 11-point half-time lead, 45–34, after winning both the opening quarter 24–20 and the second 21–14. Basics fought back level in the third—both teams scored 23 in that frame—but Lommel's defence tightened midway through the fourth. A 10-0 run in the third had already stretched Lommel's advantage to 48–34 mid-quarter; in the fourth, they pushed the margin to 15 points with 3:24 left before Basics trimmed it late. Melsele-Beveren won the final quarter 30–29, but it came too late. Bram Schelkens led Lommel with 25 points on efficient shooting (7/14 FG, 9/10 FT) and added 7 assists and 4 rebounds. Toon Wesenbeek shot 5/8 from the field and 3/4 from three for 16 points and 8 boards. Matthias Bovy contributed 16 points on 4/10 threes. Dorian Marchant's 22 points (6/10 FG) and Philippe Peeters' 21 (8/15 FG) kept Basics in it, but the early deficit proved too steep. Melsele-Beveren slip to 5–1; Lommel climb to 3–3 after a second defeat in three games. Lommel travel to Kontich Wolves on Friday.

Jens Bouckaert has been the sharper operator in recent weeks — a 51.9 TIB Efficiency rating and 13 points per game, plus a team-high 2.8 assists, give Basics Melsele-Beveren the edge in the playmaking department as they visit De Soeverein. Matts De Keuster counters for BBC Croonen Lommel: 46.7 EFF, 14.7 PPG and steady distribution at 2 APG keeps the hosts primed on both ends. The real story here is fit. Bouckaert has been the most efficient floor general in this matchup's recent form; De Keuster's offensive touch remains reliable, but Bouckaert's decision-making (2.8 assists) edges the comparison. Both men have run their teams' offences with similar court sense, yet Melsele-Beveren's collective rhythm, filtered through Bouckaert's efficiency, shapes them as the slight favourite. Tip-off in a few hours. Two top-tier operators. Worth your evening.

Basket SKT Ieper held off BBC Croonen Lommel 67–65 in a back-and-forth Top Division fixture, surviving a second-half collapse to steal a one-possession win. The home side seized early control, rallying from an early deficit with a 9-0 run midway through the first quarter to build momentum. Ieper's lead swelled to 11 by the 09:31 mark of the second quarter—their largest cushion—but Lommel clawed back hard, outscoring Ieper 22–14 in that second frame to flip the script and lead 33–31 at the half. The third quarter saw both teams trade scores evenly (16–14, Ieper's way), leaving the game deadlocked at 47–47 heading into the fourth. Neither team pulled clear in the final stretch. Eleven lead changes and five ties told the story of a game decided by margins of one or two possessions throughout, with the decisive moments arriving in the closing minutes before Ieper edged across the line. Robbe Van Den Bossche led Ieper with 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Ozzy Massey added a double-double (11 PTS, 10 REB, 3/5 from three). Mauro Coudyser chipped in 10 points on efficient 4/6 shooting. For Lommel, Toon Wesenbeek went 15 PTS and 9 REB; Toon Ceyssens added 13 points across 9 boards. Ieper travel to Windrose Giants Antwerp B on Sunday 18 October.

Ozzy Massey's 11 points and 10 rebounds kept Basket SKT Ieper afloat in a two-point escape against BBC Croonen Lommel at Stedelijke Sporthal 1 Ieper. The forward shot just 4-of-10 from the field overall, but three three-pointers in five attempts gave his team critical spacing in a grinding, low-scoring affair that came down to the final possession. More telling was his work on the glass and the defensive end: ten boards and two blocks in 33 minutes, with a clean sheet of zero turnovers across the night. He picked up two fouls and saw no free-throw attempts, yet his floor game — especially that efficient perimeter shot — proved decisive in Top Division Men 1 play. Basket SKT Ieper edged out a two-point win. Next up, they face their next regular-season test. #BasketSKTIeper #BBCCroonenLommel #TopDivision #Belgian Basketball

Matts De Keuster has seized the form track in recent weeks: 50.2 TIB Efficiency, 15.4 points and 2 assists per game have BBC Croonen Lommel primed to test Basket SKT Ieper's defensive intentions tonight. Across the hall, Matteo Verstraete (45 TIB EFF, 14.6 PPG, 2.2 APG) remains the fulcrum of Ieper's Top Division ambitions and will shoulder the responsibility of containing De Keuster's scoring rhythm. De Keuster's efficiency edge—a five-point TIB gap—reflects Lommel's recent execution in transition and half-court spacing. Verstraete, however, has shown the resilience to navigate tough defensive assignments while still generating his own shot creation. The margin between them will largely govern possession flow. Both teams will turn on the quality of their role pieces and bench depth tonight, but this duel sets the tone. Tip-off at Stedelijke Sporthal 1 Ieper—watch it live.

Matts De Keuster's 15.4 points per game will test a Basket SKT Ieper defence that has Matteo Verstraete anchoring its own offence at 14.6 PPG. Both guards carry identical scoring loads into this Top Division Men 1 fixture, making it a genuine one-on-one thread to follow. BBC Croonen Lommel arrives without much margin for error in a tight league. Ieper, at home in Stedelijke Sporthal 1, will lean on Verstraete's consistency to control the tempo and limit De Keuster's rhythm. The question is whether either team can build separation in a matchup where both lead scorers are clicking at similar rates. Tip-off is imminent. Watch live to see which guard takes over when the game Matteo.

Matts De Keuster turned in a near-flawless night for BBC Croonen Lommel, finishing with 29 points on a pristine 12-of-15 shooting (1/1 from three, 4/4 free throws) in just 22 minutes. The home side dismantled Bavi Vilvoorde 84–55, and De Keuster's efficiency — 0.933 true shooting percentage — was the clearest measure of a lopsided affair. There was little resistance from Vilvoorde. De Keuster's accuracy meant BBC Croonen Lommel never had to extend itself, building a 29-point margin that reflected the gulf in execution. He moved the ball once and grabbed two boards in a display that prioritised shot selection over ball movement, which is fine when you're converting at that rate. BBC Croonen Lommel hosts its next fixture looking to maintain the rhythm; Vilvoorde will look to regroup quickly.

🏀 Final: BBC Croonen Lommel 84–55 Bavi Vilvoorde. Top: Matts De Keuster 29 PTS.

Matts De Keuster is running hot for BBC Croonen Lommel — a 45.1 TIB Efficiency rating, 13.8 points and 2.1 assists per game in recent weeks — and Bavi Vilvoorde will have their hands full keeping him contained. Victor Ofili counters with 27.2 efficiency and 9.5 points of his own, though the creative burden sits lighter on his shoulders (0.6 assists per game). The gap in those numbers tells the story: De Keuster has been the engine for Lommel's attack, while Ofili operates more as a supporting option in Vilvoorde's scheme. When one player is dictating tempo and shot-creation at the rate De Keuster is doing it, the opposing defense has to make a choice — lock him down and open space elsewhere, or give him room and risk him running the show. De Keuster's assist rate matters here too. He's not just scoring; he's the one moving the ball, and that makes him harder to scheme against. Vilvoorde's best bet is controlled pressure that doesn't let him settle into rhythm, because once he does, Lommel's offense becomes a different animal. Tip-off at De Soeverein. Watch it live.

BBC Croonen Lommel hosts Bavi Vilvoorde in Top Division Men 1 play this evening at De Soeverein. Toon Ceyssens, Lommel's leading scorer at 14.3 points per game this season, will be central to how the home side controls the floor—Vilvoorde's Victor Cuyvers (9.6 PPG) will carry the offensive load for the visitors. The matchup hinges on execution in transition and ball movement. Ceyssens ability to stretch the floor and create space in the half-court will test Vilvoorde's defensive discipline; if Vilvoorde can keep Lommel from settling into rhythm, Cuyvers and company will have more opportunities to dictate tempo themselves. Tip-off is set for this evening. Follow along live.

Yannick Cornelissen put BBC Croonen Lommel through to the next round of the Beker van België with a composed 21-point performance, finishing 8/10 from the field in just 25 minutes as the home side dismantled Hasselt BT 88–65 in the 1/16 Finals. Cornelissen's efficiency was the story. He added 6 rebounds and a steal to an outing where he missed only two shots, and his 4-of-5 accuracy from the line underscored a night without fouling out (0 PF, 1 TO). On a stage where a knockout tie demands clean execution, he delivered exactly that. The 23-point margin tells you everything about how the contest unfolded. Hasselt had no answer for Lommel's rhythm, and Cornelissen's early scoring set the tone for a one-sided affair. BBC Croonen Lommel's cup run continues; the draw for the next round will dictate what comes next.

🏀 Final: BBC Croonen Lommel 88–65 Hasselt BT. Top: Yannick Cornelissen 21 PTS.

BBC Croonen Lommel and Hasselt BT tip off tonight in the Beker van België, and the perimeter scoring matchup alone is worth your attention: Toon Ceyssens has carried Lommel at 14.6 points per game this season, while Kyrylo Meshcheriakov answers for Hasselt at 14.8 PPG. Both guards will need to impose themselves early if their teams hope to advance. The cup format offers no room for second chances. One game, one result — and the pressure that comes with it tends to separate the sides that are built to handle it from those that fold. Lommel will have home court at Sporthal Souverein; Hasselt will need to weather that and stay composed in transition. Tune in to see which backcourt player dictates tempo and which supporting cast can turn a scoring leader's output into actual buckets when it matters most.

Ajani Faison scored 30 points on 13-of-18 shooting to lead BBC Falco Gent in a one-point loss to BBC Croonen Lommel, 79–78. The visiting forward was efficient across 31 minutes, hitting 3 of 6 three-pointers and adding 5 steals and 2 blocks on the defensive end, though five turnovers and a difficult night at the free-throw line (1 of 3) proved costly in a tight finish. Faison's offensive output was the team's primary source of scoring pressure in the Top Division Men 1 regular season encounter at De Soeverein. His ability to create off the catch and move the ball—he recorded one assist alongside his scoring load—kept BBC Falco Gent within striking distance through the final moments. The five steals underscored his activity on both ends of the floor. The margin, however, tells the story. One point separated the teams at the buzzer. Despite Faison's 30-point showing, BBC Falco Gent could not close it out on the road.

Ajani Faison's 30 points in 31 minutes nearly stole one for BBC Falco Gent, but one point was not enough. The Gent guard was clinical from the floor, shooting 13 of 18 overall and 3 of 6 from three, converting at will in the Top Division. His five steals spoke to defensive intensity across the court. Yet BBC Falco Gent fell by a single point at De Soeverein, 78–79, with Faison's 1-of-3 night at the free-throw line the final margin that would haunt. This was the kind of individual performance that ordinarily wins games — Faison was efficient and aggressive, exactly what a road team needs. BBC Croonen Lommel's defence found him anyway, and it cost Gent the result. The loss is one of those where the scorer plays well and the team still leaves empty-handed; forward movement comes only if everyone else rises to match him next time.

🏀 Final: BBC Croonen Lommel 79–78 BBC Falco Gent. Top: Matts De Keuster 17 PTS.