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Jilan Lamrini made the most of his 31 minutes, finishing with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists as Bavi Vilvoorde moved past Neufchâteau 79–63 at home. The Vilvoorde guard was efficient from deep, connecting on 3 of 5 three-pointers, and did not miss from the free-throw line (7/7), steadying the offense when it mattered most in a wire-to-wire home win. Lamrini's night was built on restraint and precision rather than volume — just 6 field-goal attempts across the match, but three of them found the bottom of the net from distance. He kept his turnovers to two and fouled out only once, the kind of disciplined perimeter play that compounds in a 16-point margin. Bavi Vilvoorde next face their upcoming challenge in the Top Division Men 1 regular season.

Bavi Vilvoorde snapped a four-game losing run with a controlled 79–63 win over Neufchâteau, moving to 2–4 in the regular season. The margin told the story: Vilvoorde built an eight-point lead by the end of the third quarter and never looked back, extending it to 16 late in the fourth as Neufchâteau ran out of answers. The early going was closer than the final score suggested. Neufchâteau led by six midway through the first quarter, but Vilvoorde clawed back to take the opening frame 16–14. A decisive 10–0 run in the second quarter—sparked mid-period—shifted momentum decisively. By half-time, Vilvoorde led 41–36, a cushion they would not surrender. The third quarter saw more of the same: Vilvoorde won it 20–17 to reach 61–53, then closed out with an 18–10 fourth to seal it. Jilan Lamrini led Vilvoorde's balanced attack with 16 points on excellent shooting (3/6 twos, 3/5 threes, 7/7 free throws). Victor Ofili added 16 points and 12 rebounds—a double-double—along with 5 steals and 5 assists, anchoring the defensive effort. Victor Cuyvers chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. For Neufchâteau, now 1–6, Samuel Schadeck scored 19 points and Hugo Deneve contributed 15 with 5 assists, but neither had the supporting cast to mount a serious second-half rally. Vilvoorde hosts Windrose Giants Antwerp B on Sunday 8 November.

Samuel Schadeck arrives at Vilvoorde in genuine form. The Neufchâteau guard sits at a 61.4 TIB efficiency rating over recent weeks, averaging 19.9 points and 2.1 assists — numbers that put him well clear of the field in this matchup. Victor Ofili, Bavi's engine, has run steady at 32.7 efficiency with 10.3 points per game, but the gap widens when you run the numbers. What Bavi can control is discipline and ball movement. Ofili's 0.7 assists per outing hints at a team still building rhythm in the half-court; Neufchâteau's Schadeck has shown he can both score and move the ball, a harder defensive puzzle to solve. The real test for Bavi will be whether they can generate enough offensive pressure to keep Schadeck from dictating tempo — and whether Ofili can stay efficient in a game where Neufchâteau will likely set the pace. Tip-off at Stedelijke Sporthal Vilvoorde in roughly three hours. Top Division Men 1 awaits.

Neufchâteau finally broke through. After five straight defeats to open the season, they held off Kontich Wolves in a second-half grind that stretched to overtime, 91–82, to record their first win of the regular season. The hosts led from the opening tip and built their cushion early in the third quarter, racing to an 18-point advantage (65–47 with 3:37 left in the quarter) after a crisp 10-0 run put them in control at 58–44. But Kontich Wolves refused to fold. They outscored Neufchâteau 19–8 in the fourth quarter to force extra time at 77–77, mounting a genuine comeback when it mattered most. Overtime told a different story. Neufchâteau seized control again, outscoring the Wolves 14–5 in the extra period to close out a hard-fought result. Samuel Schadeck anchored the win with a dominant 42 points on 15-of-21 shooting, 4-of-7 from three and a perfect 8-for-8 at the line, adding 10 rebounds and a block. Hugo Deneve chipped in 12 points and 12 boards, while Nicolas Sturam contributed 12 points with three assists. Yannick Desiron kept Kontich within reach all night, posting 31 points on efficient 10-of-13 shooting and 10-of-11 free throws; Joeri Vermoesen pulled down 15 rebounds alongside 14 points, yet it was not enough. Neufchâteau travel to Bavi Vilvoorde on Sunday 25 Oct, looking to build on the breakthrough.

Samuel Schadeck carried Neufchâteau past Kontich Wolves with 42 points on the night, adding 10 rebounds and a clean 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. He shot 15 of 21 from the field and 4 of 7 from three, turning in the kind of scoring performance that decides Top Division games. Neufchâteau won 91–82 at home, a nine-point margin that reflected Schadeck's control of the floor. He played 42 minutes and kept his turnovers to just two despite the offensive load, a mark of precision under pressure. Kontich Wolves never found an answer for his range and efficiency, and by the close they were too far behind to mount a real comeback. It was a statement night for Schadeck. Neufchâteau heads into their next fixture knowing they have a player capable of carrying the offensive burden on nights when the rest of the roster needs him most.

Desiron's 63.5 TIB Efficiency has made him the offensive engine Kontich Wolves rely on: 21.6 PPG in recent weeks, a scoring rate that has kept the visitors competitive in every outing. Schadeck, anchoring Neufchâteau's attack at 50.1, sits a full tier below on the efficiency scale — yet his 17.1 PPG and role-player steadiness give the home side a different kind of foundation, one built more on ball movement (2.1 APG) than isolation scoring. The gap between them is real. Desiron's season has been a masterclass in shot creation and finishing; Schadeck plays more within the flow of his team's offense. Neither man is a floor general in the traditional sense — both are scorers first — but that imbalance is exactly what makes this matchup worth watching. Tonight's assignment is simple: can Neufchâteau's collective defense hold Desiron to below his recent average, or does Kontich Wolves walk out of Hall Sportif Communal with a road win built on another high-volume performance from their leading man? Tip-off in three hours. Catch it live.

Basics Melsele-Beveren opened up their largest lead at 92–69 with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter, eventually running out 92–73 winners over Neufchâteau in a comfortable home victory. The decisive stretch came in the second quarter, when Melsele-Beveren reeled off a 15–0 run midway through the period to flip a narrow deficit into command. They led 24–17 after one, then outscored Neufchâteau 20–26 in the second frame to trail 44–43 at the half. A strong third quarter — 30–23 — pushed them ahead to 74–66, and they simply took over the final quarter with an 18–7 run to seal it. Tiago Nunes e Santos Cruz led Melsele-Beveren with 20 points on 8–15 shooting and 9 rebounds, while Zowie Timmerman added 15 points (4–5 from three) and 4 assists. Milo Hautekeet chipped in 14 points and 6 boards. Nicolas Sturam kept Neufchâteau fighting with 22 points on solid 7–12 shooting, though his teammates struggled to offer support; Samuel Schadeck (15 PTS, 7 STL) and Hugo Deneve (10 PTS) were the only other double-figure scorers. Melsele-Beveren travel to BBC Croonen Lommel on Saturday, 17 October.

Tiago Nunes e Santos Cruz carried Basics Melsele-Beveren to a 19-point home win over Neufchâteau on Friday, posting 20 points, 9 rebounds and a pair of steals across 27 minutes. The forward shot 8-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three, and was perfect at the line (2-of-2 FT), finishing with just two turnovers in a clean, efficient display. The 92–73 result was never really in doubt after the opening exchanges, and Melsele-Beveren's control came down partly to balance, but also to Nunes e Santos Cruz doing the unglamorous work — his nine boards and low turnover rate meant the hosts could dictate pace and deny Neufchâteau second chances. A blowout win always needs someone to anchor both ends, and he was that player. Melsele-Beveren host their next fixture at 't wit zand. Neufchâteau return to the road.

Samuel Schadeck has been the engine for Neufchâteau in recent weeks — 17.4 points and 2 assists per game on a 47.4 TIB efficiency rating — and that scoring punch will collide with Jens Bouckaert's steadier, more orchestrated game when the two clubs meet tonight in Melsele. Bouckaert, running at 13.5 PPG and 1.9 APG with a 51.3 TIB rating, has been the more efficient operator, but Schadeck's volume and aggression present a different problem altogether. Basics Melsele-Beveren and Neufchâteau meet in the Top Division Men 1 at 't wit zand, with both sides looking to impose their tempo and structure. The matchup comes down, in large part, to how well each team can run its offense through its best player while containing the other's — a straightforward battle of spacing and decision-making that will likely decide the night. Tip-off around 21:00 CET. Tune in to see which player dictates the rhythm.

Hugo Deneve walks into 't wit zand averaging 17.6 points per game, but Milo Hautekeet has been equally steady for Basics Melsele-Beveren at 16.4 PPG. When Neufchâteau visits Top Division Men 1 play, the matchup between these two lead scorers will likely shape the night — both sides will need their offence humming to control pace and possession. Basics Melsele-Beveren host. Neufchâteau arrive. The form each team brings to the court will tell you whether this turns into a grind or a free-flowing affair. Watch how each defence pressures the other's primary scorer early; that usually sets the tone. Tip-off is in about six hours. Tune in.

Thibaut Platteeuw finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 25 minutes as Basket SKT Ieper dominated away at Neufchâteau, 79–63, in Top Division Men 1 action. The forward shot efficiently off the bench—4 of 6 from the field, including 2 of 3 from three-point range—and did not hurt his team, committing only 2 turnovers against 3 fouls. The 16-point road margin left little doubt about the gulf between the sides. Platteeuw's ball movement and floor spacing in limited minutes reflected the kind of complementary role that keeps a runaway game from ever tightening; Ieper simply had too much in reserve. A solid performance from one of the evening's standout contributors. Ieper's next outing comes soon.

Basket SKT Ieper's defense in the first half did the heavy lifting. An 8-0 run early in the opening quarter — from 11-9 to 11-17 — set the tone, and by the break they led 28-44, a 16-point cushion that never wavered. Samuel Schadeck kept Neufchâteau in reach with 25 points on 9-of-20 shooting, and Hugo Deneve added a double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds), but neither could shrink the gap. The third quarter was where Ieper put distance between them and any doubt. A 21-point lead at 39-60 with 3:26 left in the period — effectively the game in hand — spelled the end of the contest. Matteo Verstraete (14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 4-of-6 from three) ran the offense cleanly, and Ozzy Massey's work on the glass (12 rebounds to go with 11 points) controlled the paint. Neufchâteau rallied in the fourth, outscoring Ieper 21-18, but it was too little too late. The final margin of 16 reflected a side that built its lead methodically in the first half and never let the opponent back in — a comfortable, controlled performance rather than anything chaotic. Ieper host BBC Croonen Lommel on Saturday 10 October. Neufchâteau travel to Basics Melsele-Beveren the same day.

Hugo Deneve has been the engine for Neufchâteau in recent weeks—48.2 TIB Efficiency, 18.3 points and 2.3 assists per game—and tonight he faces a Basket SKT Ieper side built around Matteo Verstraete's steadier offensive load (14.6 PPG, 45.3 EFF, 2 APG). Both guards are running their teams' pick-and-roll operations, but the margins in Top Division Men 1 often come down to which one imposes pace early. Deneve's scoring bump suggests Neufchâteau have found rhythm at home. Verstraete, by contrast, distributes more evenly within Ieper's system—a lower volume scorer but a more active playmaker relative to his role. That's the real duel: Deneve's scoring-first pressure versus Verstraete's tempo control. Both have the tools to hurt the other. Deneve's recent form gives Neufchâteau the edge, but Ieper won't come into Hall Sportif Communal Neufchâteau as a pushover if their guard can manage the game. Tip-off is in about three hours.

Neufchâteau and Basket SKT Ieper meet in the Top Division this evening. Hugo Deneve has been the engine for Neufchâteau all season, averaging 18.3 points per game — expect him to carry the offensive load once more. Matteo Verstraete counters for Ieper at 14.6 PPG, bringing consistency to a visitor's attack that will need precision against a home side looking to dictate tempo. The early tipoff time catches both teams midweek. Neufchâteau will have the court advantage; Ieper will need to establish their rhythm quickly and avoid falling into a hole early. This is the kind of fixture that swings on bench depth and second-half adjustments as much as on star individual play. Catch it live at Hall Sportif Communal Neufchâteau.

Joël Ekamba-Ey'oombe finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals in just 24 minutes as Basket Willebroek dominated Neufchâteau 88–72 at home in the Top Division Men 1. The wing's efficiency was unmissable: 8-of-12 from the field (1-of-2 from three) and a perfect 1-of-1 at the free throw line, with turnovers kept to a single mistake. A 16-point margin in a domestic league game is substantial, and Ekamba-Ey'oombe's perimeter defense—four steals in limited minutes—gave Willebroek meaningful control on both ends. He did not need heavy usage to shape the result; his shooting split and steal count show a player operating within the rhythm of a team that pulled away cleanly. For Neufchâteau, the loss was a clear one. Willebroek's next assignment will test whether this form holds.

🏀 Final: Basket Willebroek 88–72 Neufchâteau. Top: Terry Deroover 19 PTS.

Seppe D'Espallier has been the engine for Basket Willebroek in recent weeks — 16.2 points and 3.2 assists per game on a TIB efficiency rating of 69.9 — and tonight he meets Samuel Schadeck, who has carried Neufchâteau's attack at 17.4 PPG with a 51.9 efficiency mark. The matchup hinges on ball security and shot selection. D'Espallier's assist rate suggests a player comfortable running the offence; Schadeck is more of a volume scorer, leaning heavier on his own creation. Willebroek's depth and rhythm against Neufchâteau's reliance on one dominant perimeter threat — that is the shape of this game. Tip-off at Sporthal de Schalk in about three hours.

Hugo Deneve has been Neufchâteau's engine this season, averaging 19.2 points per game, and Basket Willebroek will need to be sharp defensively when the sides meet in the Top Division tonight. Seppe D'espallier leads Willebroek's scoring at 16.2 PPG and will be central to how the home side responds to that offensive firepower. The matchup tips off at Sporthal de Schalk with both clubs looking to assert themselves in the division. How Willebroek's perimeter defense contains Deneve, and whether D'espallier can create separation against Neufchâteau's scheme, will likely decide the margin. Tune in to watch it unfold.

Sam Lambrecht was Avanti Brugge 2015's steadiest hand in a 79–73 home win over Neufchâteau, finishing with 17 points on just 25 minutes of work. He shot 5 of 13 from the field but made the shots that mattered: five of 10 from three, a clean 2 of 2 at the line, and zero turnovers in his time on court. The margin was tight enough that Lambrecht's efficiency—hitting deep looks without forcing the issue—became the difference. Neufchâteau stayed within arm's reach throughout, but Avanti Brugge 2015 held the thread and closed it out. A solid outing from Lambrecht sets the tone for what comes next in the Top Division Men 1.

🏀 Final: Avanti Brugge 2015 79–73 Neufchâteau. Top: Sam Lambrecht 17 PTS.