Sander Van Ginderachter was the difference-maker in a two-point finish. The BC Asse-Ternat forward shot 7-of-10 from the floor—including a clean 3-of-3 at the line—for 18 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and added 2 steals in 26 minutes at Sporthal Waalborre. Those numbers held up under pressure: AB InBev Leuven Bears B came within a possession late, but Van Ginderachter's efficiency and ball-security (only 3 turnovers across the game) proved decisive in a 77–75 Group B win. It was the kind of focused, low-waste display that separates narrow victories from narrow defeats in Top Division Men 2. One assist and no blocks meant Van Ginderachter stayed on his primary job—score when it's there, rebound when it matters—and left the orchestration to others. In a game decided by margins this thin, that kind of single-minded execution is exactly what gets the job done. BC Asse-Ternat moves forward with momentum. The next fixture will test whether this Group B form can hold.
BC Asse-Ternat held off a late charge from AB InBev Leuven Bears B to win 77–75 in a back-and-forth Group B contest. Eight lead changes and seven ties kept the result in doubt until the final possession. The visitors led by as many as 9 early in the third quarter at 38–47, but BC Asse-Ternat clawed back. A decisive 12-0 run in the fourth quarter — spanning from 59–64 to 71–64 midway through the period — gave the home side breathing room. Leuven Bears B refused to fold, though. They trimmed the lead to a single possession inside the final two minutes, yet could not find the equalizer as Asse-Ternat closed out 24–17 in the fourth. Sander Van Ginderachter led the hosts with 18 points on efficient 7/10 shooting, adding 8 rebounds. Sam Caron chipped in 16 points and converted 9 of 10 free throws despite a cold night from the field (3/13). For the Bears B, Mathis Coly scored 22 points on 4-for-7 from three, while Eise van Wayenburg posted a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds. BC Asse-Ternat visit RBC Pepinster East Belgium on Saturday 19 September.
Sam Caron put BC Asse-Ternat on his shoulders down the stretch, finishing with 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting (5-of-8 from three) to edge BC Guco Lier B 83–81 at home. The 34-minute effort included 3 assists and 3 steals, a near-flawless night from the floor that proved decisive in a two-point result. Caron's efficiency from deep — nearly 63 percent — kept Asse-Ternat's offence ticking through a close Group B contest. In a game that came down to possession and poise, his shooting touch gave the hosts just enough separation when it mattered most. Next up for Asse-Ternat: a trip to face their next Group B opponent.
Ariol Ngueukam Poudeu anchored Union BC Quaregnon's defence down the stretch as they held off BC Asse-Ternat 66–60 in Group Stage play. The big man finished with 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals across 21 minutes, converting all three free throws and playing a disciplined game despite four fouls. His work on the glass and at the rim proved decisive in a low-scoring affair where margin mattered. The six-point victory clinches Union BC Quaregnon's Group Stage campaign. Ngueukam Poudeu's interior presence — both as a rebounder and rim protector — gave the hosts a reliable anchor when perimeter shooting dried up: he shot 2 of 4 from the field in limited minutes, letting his efficiency speak louder than volume. In a contest that never got far from tied, that kind of steady, high-percentage floor work was exactly what separated the teams.
Union BC Quaregnon held off BC Asse-Ternat 66–60 in a Beker van België Group Stage contest decided by defensive intensity down the stretch. The margin was six, but the game never felt settled—a hard-fought win for Quaregnon in a competition that demanded it. Asse-Ternat led 34–35 at half-time after a second quarter that saw them edge the scoring. Quaregnon answered with a 20–17 third quarter to take 55–51 into the fourth, then managed just 11 points over the final ten minutes while holding Asse-Ternat to 9—a slugfest in which neither team found rhythm but Quaregnon's defense held when it mattered most. Sander Van Ginderachter carried Asse-Ternat with 18 PTS on 6/13 shooting and 7 REB, his outside shot active but not enough to force the issue. Jan Goyens added 9 PTS, 9 REB, and Kevin Anneessens chipped in 9 PTS on solid 3-point shooting (3/6), but the bench depth never materialized into the push needed late. For Quaregnon, balance won out. Glodi Beya Beya finished with 12 PTS on 4/8 shooting and 5 REB. Milhan Pierzchala matched him at 12 PTS with three steals and efficient ball distribution. Sven Poisson added 11 PTS, 3 AST. Their collective defence—three steals apiece from Beya Beya and Pierzchala—was the difference when shots stopped falling. Group play is now done for both sides.
Basket Waregem pulled clear in the third quarter and held firm down the stretch to beat BC Asse-Ternat 72–61 in the Beker van België group stage. A tight first half left the teams separated by just two points at the break (33–31), but Waregem's third-quarter surge—outscoring Asse-Ternat 23–14 in that frame—built a seven-point cushion heading into the final period and proved decisive. BC Asse-Ternat managed only 14 points in the fourth quarter and could not find the rhythm to close the gap. Sander Van Ginderachter led the home side with 17 points on 6-of-14 shooting, while Sam Caron chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. Sebastian Apers added 10 points and 5 rebounds. For Waregem, Timo Casteele was the leading scorer with 16 points and 4-of-7 three-point shooting. Dylan Delobbe contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds, and Ikolo Augustine grabbed 5 boards to anchor the interior. Waregem's balance and third-quarter execution proved the difference. With the victory, Basket Waregem exits the group stage campaign. BC Asse-Ternat face Union BC Quaregnon on Sunday 30 Augustine as they look to bounce back.
Hugo Riga made every possession count for NEUFCHATEAU - A on Thursday night. The youngster finished with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals across 15 minutes, running a near-perfect floor game: 3-for-3 from the field, including 1-for-1 from three, with no turnovers to speak of (1 TO in limited minutes). A small sample, yes, but in a Beker van België Group Stage rout — our Lions winning 91–52 at home — Riga's efficiency stood out precisely because he didn't force anything. He moved the ball (2 assists), played sound defence and got out of the way when the game was already decided. That's the kind of measured contribution that reads well on tape ahead of NEUFCHATEAU - A's next outing.
NEUFCHATEAU - A dismantled BC ASSE-TERNAT - A in Group Stage play, running away to a 91–52 victory that was never in doubt from the opening whistle. Our Lions established control early, jumping to 23–12 after one quarter and stretching the lead to 48–27 by half-time. The gap only widened in the second half, with NEUFCHATEAU - A posting 26 points in the third quarter alone to reach 74–41 heading into the fourth. Samuel Schadeck led the onslaught with 27 points on efficient shooting — 11 of 13 from the field and 5 of 7 from three. Hugo Deneve added 14 points and 4 steals, while Nicolas Sturam chipped in 10 points and 3 assists as the entire roster moved the ball freely. BC ASSE-TERNAT - A could not keep pace; Sam Caron's 13 points and Goyens Jan's 11 were isolated bright spots in an otherwise lopsided affair. This was a statement performance in the opening round. NEUFCHATEAU - A travel to face BASKET WAREGEM - A this Saturday.
Mathis Bizimana versus Jan Goyens in the Beker van België — a duel between our Lions' two most efficient operators in this competition so far. Bizimana has been the driving force for NEUFCHATEAU - A, posting 48.1 TIB efficiency with 16.1 points per game. He's the primary scorer and engine, running the offense when it counts. Goyens brings a different profile for BC ASSE-TERNAT - A: 40.1 efficiency, 12.9 points, but the playmaking thread at 4.2 assists per game makes him a floor general first, scorer second. The matchup turns on spacing and ball movement. Can Bizimana impose his scoring load against ASSE-TERNAT's defense, or will Goyens experience orchestrating the offense keep his team in rhythm and in striking distance? It's a microcosm of how both squads operate — one built around a dominant individual, the other more distributed. Tipoff in three hours.
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