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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.

Kenneth De Vos posted 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting to lead Basket Sijsele to an 69–61 road win over Royal Castors Braine in Group B play. The forward added 6 rebounds and moved the ball without a turnover in 29 minutes, a clean night that anchored a disciplined performance by the visitors. Sijsele's eight-point margin reflected a controlled approach rather than a shootout. De Vos operated efficiently inside, converting three of six free throws and staying out of foul trouble with just three personal fouls. That kind of economy — high FG percentage, no turnovers — is the currency of Top Division Men 2 road wins, especially in a low-scoring frame. Braine stayed within reach but couldn't generate enough offensive rhythm to mount a serious threat down the stretch. De Vos's steady hand was the difference.

🏀 Final: Royal Castors Braine 61–69 Basket Sijsele. Top scorers: Royal Castors Braine: Estime Vangu 14 PTS · Basket Sijsele: J'Nathan Bullock 18 PTS.

Mathieu Houdart finished with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries' 75–58 win over Royal Castors Braine at Centre Sportif Max Audain. The forward shot 6 of 11 from the floor in 27 minutes and did his work in the paint and on the glass while the hosts opened a 17-point margin that never came close to closing. Houdart's rebounding—nearly matching one per minute on the floor—steadied possession when it mattered most in the second half. A 1-of-3 night from three-point range left room for added efficiency, but his interior presence and willingness to work within the flow of the offense gave B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries a reliable option when Royal Castors Braine had no answer inside. The gap between these two clubs was plain enough by the final buzzer. B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries heads into their next Group B fixture with momentum. Royal Castors Braine must regroup.

B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries moved through Royal Castors Braine with steady efficiency, building a 23–19 lead by the end of the first quarter and never trailing again. A 9-0 run midway through the second quarter pushed them clear at 26–19, and they held a six-point halftime advantage at 39–33. The decisive stretch came in the third quarter, where L'9 outscored Braine 19–12 to reach 58–45 heading into the final frame. By the 01:50 mark of the fourth, the lead had stretched to 20 points at 73–53—a comfortable margin that L'9 preserved through the finish to win 75–58. Mathieu Houdart drove the hosts with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists on 6/11 shooting (1-3 three), while Junior Bonsenge added 10 points on 4/7 from the floor and Jean-Patrick Nyamsi chipped in 9 points with 3 assists. For Braine, Jean Bonsenge led with 21 points and 7 rebounds on 9/17 shooting, though 3-10 free-throw accuracy limited his impact; Cedric Ringoet shot 3-5 from three for 11 points but the rest of the lineup couldn't keep pace. L'9 travel to Ninane Promotion on Saturday 17 October. Braine host Basket Sijsele the same day.

Royal Castors Braine's Jean Bonsenge has been their engine all season—15.5 points per game—and B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries will need Junior Bonsenge to match that scoring load if they're to contain a visiting side hunting points in Top Division Men 2. Bonsenge leads a Frameries outfit that will have to execute consistently over four quarters; Braine arrives with a weapons system built around their leading scorer's efficiency and the kind of depth that makes road trips manageable. This is the kind of matchup where individual performances often dictate the flow—neither team can afford loose possessions or cold stretches from deep. Tip-off at Centre Sportif Max Audain in Frameries. Catch it live.

Cedric Delbrassinne finished with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 26 minutes as Royal Waterloo Basket held off Royal Castors Braine 72–62 in Group B play. The visiting side's margin of victory was built on clean execution: Delbrassinne shot 5-for-10 from the floor with a 1-for-2 line from three, and crucially committed no turnovers or fouls. The ten-point spread flattered neither team—Waterloo's offensive efficiency was modest, and Castors' inability to find separation in the second half proved decisive. Delbrassinne's ball security and steady contribution at both ends gave his team the ballast it needed when the scoreline remained contested. A practical performance rather than a showcase, but the kind that counts in a tight division race.

Royal Waterloo Basket pulled away in the second quarter and held firm down the stretch to claim a 72–62 win at Braine-l'Alleud, extending the hosts' frustration in Group B play. Braine led early, stretching to 11–5 with 7:15 left in the opening frame, but Waterloo answered with a decisive 9–0 run midway through to seize control. By the end of Q1, Waterloo had built a 23–16 lead. The momentum carried into Q2, where Waterloo opened up their largest margin—11 points at 28–39 with 2:20 remaining in the half—before Braine steadied themselves slightly. Halftime read 39–31 in Waterloo's favor. The third quarter became a grinding affair, both sides trading baskets evenly. Waterloo maintained their cushion heading into the fourth at 55–47, then held Braine to just 15 points in the final frame while adding 17 of their own to secure the 10-point verdict. Maxime Renversez led Waterloo with 12 points on 5–9 shooting, adding 3 assists. Cedric Delbrassinne contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds, while Thomas Creppy anchored the offense with 8 rebounds and 5 assists despite a 4–13 shooting night. For Braine, Cedric Ringoet was efficient off the bench with 10 points on 3–3 three-point shooting, and Estime Vangu chipped in 9 points and 6 assists. Waterloo host KBBC Oostkamp on Friday. Braine travel to B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries the following day.

Royal Castors Braine host Royal Waterloo Basket in Top Division Men 2 today at Stade Gaston Reiff. Thomas Creppy has been the offensive engine for Waterloo this season, averaging 22 points per game — a sharp contrast to Braine's distributed attack, where Jean Bonsenge leads at 16.3 PPG. That gap in shot volume tells you something about how these sides approach the game. Waterloo's firepower from their lead scorer will test Braine's interior depth. Bonsenge's steadier role in Braine's system means Waterloo will likely have to manage multiple threats on the other end; the question is whether Creppy can carry enough of the load if Braine's perimeter defence tightens. Home court at Stade Gaston Reiff has always mattered in these divisional fixtures. Tip-off around 6 hours from now.

Martin Balthazar finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead Ninane Promotion past Royal Castors Braine 94–74 on the road. The 20-point margin was not close; Ninane controlled the game throughout Group B play, and Balthazar's two-way efficiency — shooting 7 of 10 from the floor while also recording 2 blocks — anchored the win. Balthazar's rebounding work (11 boards in 34 minutes) was particularly vital in limiting Braine's second chances. He added a steal and turned the ball over four times, though he managed to stay off the foul sheet entirely, a clean night defensively. Ninane's next outing will test whether this road dominance travels further into the group stage.

Royal Castors Braine looked sharp early, building a 16-point lead by midway through the second quarter and reaching their peak at 44–20 with 5:41 left in that frame. Ninane Promotion, though, clawed back steadily. The visitors trimmed the deficit to single digits by half-time, trailing 50–41, then outscored Braine 25–12 in the third to go up 66–62 entering the fourth. The fourth quarter exposed the gap. Ninane Promotion tore through a 15-0 run midway through the period — the score jumped from 73–77 to 73–92 — and Braine never recovered. The visitors' lead swelled to 20 by the final whistle, a 94–74 rout that belonged to the visitors from the closing minutes onward. Maxime Bodson anchored Ninane's second-half dominance with 22 points, 10 rebounds and efficient shooting (6/13 FG, 4/7 three), while Martin Balthazar added 17 points and 11 boards on 7/10 shooting. Cyril Van Michel's 19 points on 10/12 free throws steadied them late. Jean Bonsenge led Braine with 25 points on 8/17 shooting and 8/10 from the line, but found little help; Sammy Bah managed 12 points on 5/11. Royal Castors Braine host Royal Waterloo Basket on Saturday, 3 October.

Maxime Bodson has been the steadier hand for Ninane Promotion this season, averaging 15.4 points per game, but Royal Castors Braine will lean on Jean Bonsenge's 14.8 PPG when the two Top Division sides meet in Braine-l'Alleud. Both have built their offences around these two scorers, and whichever can get them clean looks in transition or off the pick will likely dictate the tempo. Royal Castors Braine and Ninane Promotion are matched on talent but separated by the small margins that define mid-table Belgian club basketball—a defensive stop, an extra pass, the willingness to grind through a quiet third quarter. Neither side is built for a shootout, so ball movement and rim protection could be the difference. Tipoff is in about six hours. Catch it live.

Siel Dedoelder's 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting carried KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea to an 80–67 victory over Royal Castors Braine in Group B of the Top Division Men 2. The forward was at his most efficient from range, connecting on 6 of 12 three-pointers, while adding 7 rebounds and 2 steals across 30 minutes. The 13-point margin reflected a controlled performance by the home side. Dedoelder's shot selection was sharp — he took care of the ball despite three turnovers — and his scoring punch in the first half set the tone for the contest. Royal Castors Braine could not find a consistent answer on the perimeter. The win positions KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea firmly in the group race.

Siel Dedoelder put KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea on his shoulders and carried them past Royal Castors Braine with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals in 30 minutes — shooting 11-of-17 from the field and 6-of-12 from three to secure an 80–67 win at home in Group B. The scoreline does not flatter Dedoelder's efficiency. He moved the ball sparingly (1 assist, 3 turnovers) and missed only six field-goal attempts across the contest, the kind of shooting night that decides close group-play contests. His three-point range was alive — six makes on twelve tries — and he controlled the paint down the stretch when Braine could mount no real counter. KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea's 13-point margin suggests a performance that was complete rather than desperate. Dedoelder's work on both ends, anchored by his shooting touch, allowed the hosts to pull clear and not look back.

🏀 Final: KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea 80–67 Royal Castors Braine. Top: Siel Dedoelder 29 PTS.

Quentin Serron ran the boards for KBBC Oostkamp with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes, shooting 4/9 from the field and a perfect 3/3 from the line as the home side dismantled Royal Castors Braine 100–72. The 28-point margin was never in doubt. Serron's double-double anchored a performance that saw Oostkamp control both ends; his two steals and a block added substance beyond the box score, while he stayed disciplined enough to avoid a foul across his playing time. He missed both his three-point attempts but compensated with efficient two-point work and the kind of rebounding grunt that shaped the game's rhythm early. Braine never found purchase, and Serron's quiet efficiency in Group B play underlined Oostkamp's depth as they move through their fixture list.

🏀 Final: Royal Castors Braine 59–67 Oxaco BBC. Top: Jean Bonsenge 11 PTS.

In this #ThrowbackThursday we take a look back at the career of Castors Braine’s 2m02 tall Power Forward Tony Marion. Born in Zaïre in 1963 Marion came over to Belgium at a very young age as the family settled at Neder-Over-Heembeek. Inspired by his brother Christian, he quickly picked up playing ba

In this #ThrowBackThursday we take you back to the finals of the 1988-’89 season in which the old Royal Castors Braine faced Racing Maes Pils Mechelen, and more specifically the third game of that best-of-five series. In game 3 it was Castors Braine hosting Racing Mechelen with the series tied 1-1.