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Robin Malpas delivered 18 points on efficient shooting as RBC Pepinster East Belgium held off BC Asse-Ternat 79–69 at home in Group B play. The forward made 6 of 13 from the field and a crisp 5 of 6 from the line, adding four rebounds and a steal across 28 minutes to anchor a 10-point victory. Malpas's marksmanship—particularly his reliability at the free-throw line—proved the difference when RBC Pepinster East Belgium needed to close out the second half. His accuracy from distance (1/2 from three) kept the offense flowing without forcing shots; a single turnover underscores a composed performance in traffic. BC Asse-Ternat kept pace early but couldn't find the offensive consistency to mount a real threat down the stretch. The 10-point margin reflects RBC Pepinster East Belgium's control rather than any collapse from their visitors.

RBC Pepinster East Belgium held off a late surge from BC Asse-Ternat to secure a 79–69 win and extend their streak to three straight wins. The hosts controlled the second quarter decisively, outscoring their visitors 20–10 to build an 8-point halftime lead, but BC Asse-Ternat answered with their strongest period in the third, winning that quarter 28–23 to close to within three by the end of three. The early moments of the third quarter had seen RBC Pepinster East Belgium stretch out to an 11-point cushion at 43–32, but that margin proved fragile. BC Asse-Ternat kept pressure on throughout, posting eight lead changes and one tie across the match. Pepinster finally pulled clear in the fourth, outscoring their opponents 18–11 to seal it. Robin Malpas led the hosts with 18 points on 6/13 shooting, adding four rebounds and a steal. Tom Malempré chipped in 14 points off the bench with three three-pointers, while Martin Wintgens anchored the glass with nine rebounds alongside 11 points. For BC Asse-Ternat, Sander Van Ginderachter recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds on 5/10 shooting, and Sebastian Apers matched that scoring with 17 points, though it was not enough to overcome the second-quarter gap. The result lifts Pepinster to 5–2 in Group B. Asse-Ternat, now 2–5, have lost five straight. RBC Pepinster East Belgium host Royal Waterloo Basket on Saturday, 7 November.

Tom Malempré's 23 points on 9/14 shooting carried RBC Pepinster East Belgium to a one-point win over Royal Castors Braine on home court, 79–78. The guard's efficiency — perfect from the free-throw line and cleanly distributed on offense — proved decisive in a Group B encounter that came down to the final possession. Malempré's night was built on restraint. He took what the defense gave him, avoided fouling trouble despite three personal infractions, and committed just one turnover in 30 minutes. His three-point shooting was selective (1/3), a sign he leaned into what worked: straight-line drives and mid-range looks where he shot 64 percent. For Castors Braine, a loss at this margin stings. Royal Castors had their chances; RBC Pepinster East Belgium simply executed tighter when it mattered.

One point. That's all that separated RBC Pepinster East Belgium from Royal Castors Braine in a game decided in the final minutes, with the hosts holding on 79–78 to improve to 4–2 in Group B. RBC Pepinster East Belgium struck early, running off an 11–0 surge midway through the opening quarter to seize a nine-point lead at 11–2. Royal Castors Braine steadied themselves but remained two points behind at the quarter break, 21–19. The second quarter saw both teams trade baskets evenly, and by half-time RBC Pepinster East Belgium held a narrow 46–44 cushion. A third-quarter battle — won 18–16 by the hosts — stretched that lead to four points, 64–60, heading into the final frame. Royal Castors Braine clawed back in the fourth, outscoring their opponents 18–15, but fell just short with the hosts hanging on for the one-point victory. Tom Malempré led RBC Pepinster East Belgium with 23 points on clean 9/14 shooting, 1/3 from three and a perfect 4/4 from the line. Jordan Maucourant added 20 points and 5 rebounds; Martin Wintgens chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Jean Bonsenge paced Royal Castors Braine with 20 points on 7/14 shooting, while Nicolas Feru contributed 14 points on 4/6 three-point accuracy. The loss extends Royal Castors Braine's winless streak to seven games; they remain without a victory at 0–7. RBC Pepinster East Belgium host BC Asse-Ternat on Saturday 31 October. Royal Castors Braine travel to BC Guco Lier B on Friday 6 November.

RBC Pepinster East Belgium ended a two-game losing run with a 14-point road win at Oxaco BBC, 83-69, pulling away decisively in the fourth quarter to take control of Group B play. The teams traded leads through the opening half—eight lead changes and nine ties in all—with Oxaco BBC ahead 22-18 after one before Pepinster's second quarter (27-18) flipped the script. At the break, RBC led 45-40. Oxaco BBC clawed back with a stronger third quarter (16-11), leveling the score at 56-56 entering the final frame. The difference came in the fourth. Pepinster reeled off a 13-0 run midway through the quarter, building a 14-point lead (74-60 with 3:58 left) that Oxaco BBC could not bridge. Pepinster's fourth-quarter dominance (27-13 in the quarter alone) ended any real comeback hopes, leaving the hosts with only a consolation closing run. Jordan Maucourant carried the load for Pepinster with 25 PTS on 10/17 FG, 5 REB and 3 AST. Martin Wintgens added a double-double—11 PTS, 12 REB—and Martin Francoeur chipped in 13 PTS and 5 REB. For Oxaco BBC, Cédric Vandecasteele led with 13 PTS on 4/8 shooting, while Thijs D'haluin contributed 12 PTS and 5 REB. The loss drops Oxaco to 2-4 in Group B; Pepinster move to 3-2. Next up: Oxaco BBC travel to Val-Dieu Spirou Basket B on Saturday 24 October.

Jordan Maucourant made the most of 31 minutes on the road, finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists as RBC Pepinster East Belgium ground out a 14-point win over Oxaco BBC, 83–69, in Group B play. The RBC Pepinster East Belgium guard shot 10 of 17 from the field and drew fouls to finish 3 of 6 at the line, though he misfired on most of his three-point attempts (2 of 6). Two steals underscored his work on both ends; three turnovers were the cost of an otherwise efficient evening. That margin tells the story: Oxaco offered limited resistance once the road side found its rhythm, and Maucourant's steady scoring touch kept the pressure constant. RBC Pepinster East Belgium's next outing will test whether this kind of road comfort holds up in the rounds ahead.

Tim Bollen's 20 points steered AB InBev Leuven Bears B to a 79–70 road win over RBC Pepinster East Belgium in Group B play, a nine-point margin that reflected the visitor's control through much of the contest. Bollen shot efficiently from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 10 attempts and finishing 7 for 12 from the floor overall. He added seven rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes, though his ball security suffered — two turnovers alongside just one assist suggested the offensive load fell squarely on his shoulders. He went 1 for 4 from the free-throw line, a minor stumble in an otherwise composed performance. The win keeps AB InBev Leuven Bears B competitive in Group B. Their next outing will test whether this form travels or whether Pepinster, beaten at home, can tighten the defensive gaps that let Bollen find rhythm from deep.

🏀 Final: RBC Pepinster East Belgium 70–79 AB InBev Leuven Bears B. Top scorers: RBC Pepinster East Belgium: Robin Malpas 23 PTS · AB InBev Leuven Bears B: Tim Bollen 20 PTS.

RBC Pepinster East Belgium and AB InBev Leuven Bears B square off at Salle de basket Pierre Raskin in a Top Division Men 2 matchup tipping off shortly. Martin Francoeur has been the steady hand for Pepinster this season, averaging 13.7 points per game, while Tim Bollen anchors the Leuven Bears B attack at 13.1 PPG — two lead scorers with nearly identical offensive loads carrying their respective teams into tonight's contest. This is a domestic fixture with real substance beneath it: both clubs operating at Belgium's second tier, both leaning heavily on their primary scorers to create and finish. The question is whether either side can generate enough support around their leading scorer to pull clear, or whether it stays tight into the fourth. Tune in and see how it unfolds.

Hugo Giaux carried Val-Dieu Spirou Basket B to a 16-point win over RBC Pepinster East Belgium with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals across 37 minutes, though his 6-for-12 shooting and four turnovers showed the efficiency cost of carrying heavy minutes in Group B play. The margin never tightened once Val-Dieu got rolling at home. Giaux's workload was plain from the stat sheet — he was on the floor for nearly the entire contest, shouldering both rim protection and offensive load despite a quiet shooting night. One made three-pointer from six attempts told its own story; he made his living inside, where he drew one free throw and held the boards. The turnovers were the friction point. Four giveaways suggested Pepinster's pressure found seams, but not enough to dent a 16-point final margin. In Top Division Men 2 basketball, that kind of sustained output — volume and presence over efficiency — often decides Group B outcomes.

🏀 Final: Val-Dieu Spirou Basket B 87–71 RBC Pepinster East Belgium. Top: Malcolm Makwa Gambundji 19 PTS.

Val-Dieu Spirou Basket B host RBC Pepinster East Belgium in Top Division Men 2 this evening at Salle Pierre de Coubertin in Jumet. Both sides will lean on their offensive anchors: Mohammed Tlarhi has averaged 14.8 points per game for Spirou B, while Martin Francoeur brings 14.2 PPG for Pepinster. This is domestic league basketball where positioning matters. Watch how each team moves the ball in the half-court and whether either can create clean looks for their lead scorers or force the other into uncomfortable isolation play. Pepinster's defensive scheme will be key — can they press Tlarhi early or do they sit back and dare Spirou to execute from range. Tipoff in about six hours. Tune in to see which roster gets the better of a tight divisional matchup.

Sander Van Ginderachter arrives at Salle de basket Pierre Raskin carrying 18.3 points per game into tonight's Top Division Men 2 fixture between BC Asse-Ternat and RBC Pepinster East Belgium. The Belgian's scoring punch will face a defence anchored by Martin Francoeur's side, with Pepinster's lead scorer at 14.2 PPG and room to assert himself in the paint. Both clubs enter a competition where consistency separates contenders from the rest. Asse-Ternat's offensive firepower — built largely around Van Ginderachter's output — will test how Pepinster manages perimeter scoring in the opening stretches. Early ball movement and defensive pressure often decide these domestic clashes, and tonight shapes as no exception. Tip-off in roughly six hours. Watch it unfold.

Martin Francoeur carried RBC Pepinster East Belgium to an 11-point home win over BC Guco Lier B on Tuesday, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting and a 3-of-7 line from three. The 32-minute effort — completed without a turnover on his books and clean on fouls — guided his side to a 78–67 final in Group B play. Francoeur's accuracy from distance mattered in a contest that never ran away. He moved the ball only once (0 assists), but his scoring was steady enough: he added 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, and went 2-for-4 at the free-throw line. RBC Pepinster East Belgium's margin of victory said less about runaway dominance than about a team that kept its shape and made its shots when they counted. Next up, RBC Pepinster East Belgium continues Top Division Men 2 action in the coming fixtures.

RBC Pepinster East Belgium survived a second-half surge from BC Guco Lier B to claim an 11-point win, 78–67, in Group B play. The margin looked comfortable late, but Lier made it closer than the scoreline suggests in the fourth quarter. The first half saw the teams trade leads and ties four times over. Pepinster led 19–17 after one, then fell behind 41–43 at halftime as Lier's shooting kept them level. The third quarter belonged entirely to Pepinster. A devastating 11–0 run midway through the period—the score running from 39–43 to 50–43—flipped the momentum. Pepinster's defense tightened while their offense found rhythm, and they entered the fourth quarter with a commanding 67–54 advantage. Lier refused to fold. They outscored Pepinster 13–11 in the final frame and cut into the lead, but Pepinster's earlier work proved decisive. Pepinster's peak came early in the fourth, when they led by 16 at 70–54 with 9:44 left—enough cushion to weather the late push. Jordan Maucourant led Pepinster with 18 points on 6/13 shooting and 4-for-4 from the line. Martin Francoeur added 17 points on 6/12 with three threes, and Tom Malempré chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Jaden Ochiagha was a bright spot for Lier, finishing with 23 points on 8/20 shooting; Theo Ivens and Siebe Busschots added 12 and 10 respectively. Pepinster host BC Asse-Ternat on Saturday 19 September, while Lier visit Basket Sijsele the same day.

Robin Malpas made the most of his 28 minutes, posting 17 points on near-perfect shooting as RBC Pepinster East Belgium escaped Basket Sijsele with a 76–69 road win in Group B play. The forward's efficiency was the difference: 6 of 7 from the floor, including 1 of 1 from three, and 4 of 5 at the line. He did not record an assist or steal, and turned the ball over once, but his scoring punch was enough to carry the visitors past a Sijsele side that stayed within arm's reach through the final buzzer. A seven-point margin is workable but not comfortable in the Top Division. RBC Pepinster East Belgium will need that same shooting touch when the Group B schedule continues.

Kyrylo Meshcheriakov finished his Beker van België campaign with 26 points on near-perfect shooting — 8 of 10 from the floor, 3 of 4 from three, and 7 for 7 at the line — but it was not enough to keep Hasselt BT alive in group play. The hosts RBC Pepinster East Belgium scraped through 64–61, a three-point margin that left the away side just short despite Meshcheriakov's 32-minute performance. The Ukrainian wing was everywhere for Hasselt: four rebounds, three assists and a steal balanced against five turnovers and three fouls. On a night when clean shooting could have tilted a close outcome, he delivered — yet the deficit proved insurmountable. Pepinster's defence tightened when it mattered most, and Hasselt could not find a second scorer to shoulder the load alongside him. Group-stage basketball often leaves little room for redemption. For Hasselt BT, the campaign ends here.

RBC Pepinster East Belgium held off Hasselt BT 64–61 in a Beker van België group-stage thriller decided in the final minutes. Pepinster trailed 20–16 after one quarter and fell further behind at half-time, down 27–37. A dominant third quarter changed everything: Pepinster outscored Hasselt 27–12 to seize a 54–49 lead heading into the fourth. Hasselt rallied late, but Pepinster's narrow edge held through a tight finale. Kyrylo Meshcheriakov nearly carried Hasselt to victory on his own. The forward poured in 26 points on elite efficiency—8/10 from the floor, 3/4 from three, and a perfect 7/7 from the line. Daan Bijnens and Quinten Menten offered support, though neither could find consistent rhythm (Bijnens shot 3/14, Menten 1/5). Pepinster's balance proved decisive. Tom Malempré led with 13 points on 4/8 shooting and added three steals. Martin Wintgens contributed 12 points and six rebounds on a perfect 4/4 night from the field, including 2/2 from three. Neo Boterdael chipped in 11 points off the bench. The group stage campaign concluded with this narrow escape—a Pepinster side that found their form too late to overtake early deficits, yet toughed out a close contest when it mattered most.

Zlatan Jakara's 31 points on 10-of-14 shooting guided Windrose Giants Antwerp B past RBC Pepinster East Belgium 98–91, closing out their Beker van België group stage campaign with a decisive home win. The forward moved through the defence with clinical efficiency, connecting on 5 of 7 three-pointers and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line in just 25 minutes. Beyond the scoring, he added 5 rebounds and 3 assists while committing only a single turnover — the kind of uncluttered floor game that defines high-efficiency performances. Antwerp B's seven-point margin came down largely to that shooting discipline. Jakara set the tone early and held it; Pepinster East Belgium's defence had no answer for his range and timing. The group stage now complete for Antwerp B, this result stands as the final statement of their campaign.

Zlatan Jakara finished the Beker van België group stage in full command, dropping 31 points on 10-for-14 shooting in just 25 minutes as Windrose Giants Antwerp B held off RBC Pepinster East Belgium 98–91 at home. The performance was clinical. Jakara made 5 of 7 three-pointers and all 6 free throws, mixing efficient perimeter work with precision at the line while holding a turnover to just one. He pulled down 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists, a complete contribution that never felt hurried despite the workload compressed into less than half a game. The seven-point margin was tighter than Antwerp B's shooting might suggest — Pepinster East Belgium stayed within reach and made a contest of it — but Jakara's steadiness in the second half proved the difference when it mattered. Antwerp B exit the group stage having found a genuine scorer who can carry a half on near-perfect form.