Top Division Men 2

The month of October 2026 -- averages over the games played that month, at least two thirds of his team's games that month and minimum 2, the top 5: 1. Wannes Tomlow (Gembo Borgerhout) — 53.0 TIB EFF 2. Pierrick Van Den Brule (BC Sprimont) — 52.3 TIB EFF 3. J'Nathan Bullock (Basket Sijsele) — 50.1 TIB EFF 4. Senne Geukens (St-Niklase Condors) — 43.3 TIB EFF 5. Dylan Heusequin (KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea) — 39.9 TIB EFF For full transparency, this is our TIB Efficiency Rating — the same idea as the standard FIBA/NBA efficiency, with our own weightings and a competition-strength adjustment: ✅ Positive: (2×PTS)+(2×REB)+(3.5×AST)+(4×STL)+(5×BLK)+(3×2FGM)+(4×3FGM)+(2×FTM)+(5×WIN) ❎ Negative: (4×TO)+(3×PF)+(3×(2FGA−2FGM))+(2×(3FGA−3FGM))+(4×(FTA−FTM))+(5×LOSS) 👉 TIB EFF = (Positive − Negative) ÷ Games Played

Group A: Gembo Borgerhout (7–0) on top. Full table: https://www.thisisbasketball.eu/leagues/top-division-men-2?tab=standings

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.

With each team 5–8 games into group play, the top 5: 1. Pierrick Van Den Brule (BC Sprimont, 5-1) — 52.1 TIB EFF 2. J'Nathan Bullock (Basket Sijsele, 6-1) — 44.5 TIB EFF 3. Wannes Tomlow (Gembo Borgerhout, 7-0) — 43.9 TIB EFF 4. Senne Geukens (St-Niklase Condors, 3-5) — 42.4 TIB EFF 5. Jan Goyens (BC Asse-Ternat, 2-4) — 38.2 TIB EFF For full transparency, this is our TIB Efficiency Rating — the same idea as the standard FIBA/NBA efficiency, with our own weightings and a competition-strength adjustment: ✅ Positive: (2×PTS)+(2×REB)+(3.5×AST)+(4×STL)+(5×BLK)+(3×2FGM)+(4×3FGM)+(2×FTM)+(5×WIN) ❎ Negative: (4×TO)+(3×PF)+(3×(2FGA−2FGM))+(2×(3FGA−3FGM))+(4×(FTA−FTM))+(5×LOSS) 👉 TIB EFF = (Positive − Negative) ÷ Games Played

Wannes Tomlow finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in 37 minutes as Gembo Borgerhout held off St.-Truidense 63–58 on the road. The forward's efficiency rating earned him our player-of-the-game nod despite a shooting night that saw him convert just 5 of 10 from the floor (2 of 5 on threes), though he compensated at the line with 7 of 12 made free throws. The five-point margin mattered in a defensive grind where neither side found rhythm early. Tomlow's 11 boards and three steals across the night reflected the kind of two-way work that typically tilts close games — he forced the issue on both ends without dominating the ball (5 turnovers in 37 minutes is unavoidable noise in that kind of workload). St.-Truidense competed hard at home but couldn't quite thread the needle down the stretch. Gembo Borgerhout's road win sends them into the next Group A fixture with genuine momentum.

Basket Sijsele's unbeaten run continues in Group B, but BC Sprimont's came to an end. The hosts held on for an 82–71 win, their sixth straight victory and second in the Top Division Men 2 campaign, while Sprimont tasted defeat for the first time this season after five consecutive wins. Sijsele built the match on a dominant second quarter. After winning the opening frame 22–18, they outscored Sprimont 28–13 in the second to reach half-time up by 19 at 50–31. A 10–0 run midway through the first had already signalled their intent, and they stretched that lead to as much as 19 with 01:35 left in the second before the interval. Sprimont mounted a third-quarter response, winning that frame 25–16 to cut the gap to 10 by the final break. But Sijsele held firm down the stretch, edging the fourth quarter 16–15 to seal it. J'Nathan Bullock anchored Sijsele with a double-double of 27 points and 15 rebounds on 8/16 shooting, while Thomas Delaplace contributed 16 points on efficient 4/5 three-point shooting. For Sprimont, Pierrick Van Den Brule posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Jérome Giebens added 14 points, but neither could tilt the balance. Sijsele host Ninane Promotion this Saturday; Sprimont travel to AB InBev Leuven Bears B the same day.

Gembo Borgerhout's unbeaten streak survives a late scare at Sint-Truiden. St.-Truidense clawed back from a five-point deficit after three quarters but could not find the final bucket; the sides traded points evenly through the fourth before Gembo held on, 63–58, to improve to 7–0 in Group A. The first half belonged to neither team cleanly. Gembo Borgerhout took Q1 by three (17–14) but St.-Truidense answered hard in the second, outscoring them 15–8 to lead 29–25 at the break. The momentum swung decisively in Q3: Gembo ripped off a 24–15 quarter, peaking with an eight-point lead at 46–38 late in the frame, leaving St.-Truidense trailing 49–44 heading into the fourth. St.-Truidense matched Gembo Borgerhout score-for-score down the stretch—both teams managed 14 points in the final quarter—but could not bridge the gap. The game stayed one possession inside the final two minutes, yet the hosts never drew level. Wannes Tomlow led Gembo with 19 PTS on 5/10 shooting, 11 REB and 5 AST, while Quinten Smout added 19 PTS (5/12 FG, 5/12 from three, 4/4 FT) and Len Bastiaenssen posted 14 PTS, 10 REB (double-double). For St.-Truidense, Abel Baptista and Yannick Ravert each scored 10 PTS; Ravert grabbed 12 boards (double-double) but shot just 2/5 from the floor. The loss marks St.-Truidense's fifth straight defeat, dropping them to 2–5. Gembo Borgerhout host St-Niklase Condors on Saturday; St.-Truidense welcome Amon Jeugd Gentson on Sunday.

Phantoms Basket Boom held on at Braxhall to beat RBC Belgrade 79–74 in a second-half collapse that nearly cost them a sixth straight win. Early in the fourth quarter, Boom led by 16 at 66–50; by the final two minutes, it was one possession either way. The hosts set the tone early, building a 7-point halftime lead (41–34) behind a balanced first half where Leroy Anthonis and Mitchel Gorremans steadied the offense. Boom stretched it to 14 by the end of three quarters (64–50), but RBC Belgrade had other ideas. A 13–0 run mid-second quarter had briefly flipped momentum, and the visitors produced a late surge, outscoring Boom 24–15 in the fourth to force a genuinely tight finish. Three lead changes and two ties across the night meant neither side ever pulled free until the final buzzer. Anthonis led Boom with 21 points on 9/14 shooting and four assists. Gorremans added 17 points on 4/7 from the field with a perfect 9/11 at the line. Florentin Hucorne paced Belgrade with 19 points on 6/12 shooting, while Lucas Démoulin contributed 15 and grabbed seven rebounds. The win moves Phantoms Basket Boom to 6–1 in Group A; Belgrade slip to 5–2 after their five-game streak ends. Boom travel to face CEP Fleurus on Saturday.

Stan Solie carried AB InBev Leuven Bears B to a 77–68 road win over BC Guco Lier B on Tuesday, posting 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals across 40 minutes in Group B play. The guard was efficient when it mattered most, hitting 6 of 13 from the floor and a clean 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. His three-point shot settled in too—3 for 7 from deep—giving him multiple angles of attack against Lier's defence. Eight boards and three steals underlined his work beyond scoring; he turned the ball over four times but made his impact felt on both ends through most of the evening. Leuven's nine-point margin suggests they pulled clear in the second half rather than running away early. Solie's ability to stay on court for the full 40 minutes while managing his turnovers kept the Bears ahead when it counted. Next up, Leuven will look to build on this road result as Group B continues.

J'Nathan Bullock posted 27 points and 15 rebounds as Basket Sijsele edged BC Sprimont 82–71 at home in Group B play. The forward shot 8 of 16 from the field, made both his three-point attempts, and added 4 steals across 31 minutes — a comprehensive performance that anchored a 11-point win. Bullock also drew 9 free throws, converting 9 of 17, though a pair of turnovers and three fouls kept his night from running entirely clean. His rebounding work, paired with 3 assists, gave Sijsele the edge in control when it mattered most.

Wouter Screurs made the most of his 29 minutes as Hasselt BT dismantled Basket Tongeren 71–45 away at Pibo. The 11 points on efficient 4-of-7 shooting (1-of-2 from three) anchored a dominant road display, completed by 3 rebounds and a steal with zero turnovers in 29 minutes of work. The 26-point margin tells the story: this was never a contest. Hasselt controlled tempo and pace from the outset in Group A play, and Screurs' clean shooting—hitting 2 of 4 free throws while avoiding careless fouls—exemplified their composed, mistake-free approach. Tongeren had no answer for the visitors' efficiency. Hasselt heads into their next fixture riding the confidence of a performance that required no heroics, only sound basketball. That is often the hardest kind to defend. #TopDivisionMen2 #GroupA #HasseltBT #BasketTongeren #Belgian Basketball

Leroy Anthonis finished with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 26 minutes as Phantoms Basket Boom held off RBC Belgrade 79–74 at home in Group A play. The forward shot 9 of 14 from the floor and added a steal, though he did miss three of four free throws in a performance that proved efficient enough to settle a tight contest. Anthonis moved the ball and found gaps in a Belgrade defence that stayed close throughout. His work on the glass—seven boards in just over half a game—helped Boom secure possession when the margin tightened late. The five-point margin never told the full story of how narrow the room for error was. Boom travel next in Group A with a result that keeps their push moving forward.

Plamedi Ngolo Masaka finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block across 26 minutes as Royal Nivelles Basketball put away St-Niklase Condors 84–69 at home in Group A play. The forward shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 7 from the line, anchoring a 15-point winning margin that never truly tightened once Royal Nivelles established control. Masaka's rebounding work—particularly on a night when the home side held clear glass advantage—proved decisive in a Group A matchup where second chances mattered. Four turnovers kept the performance from pristine, but the efficiency was there: 55.6% shooting in a game Royal Nivelles never surrendered. The win positions Royal Nivelles well in group play. Next up for the hosts is another road test in the division's upper tier.

Mathieu Houdart ran the floor for B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries on Tuesday night, dropping 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting with 8 rebounds and a pair of blocks in 29 minutes. The forward's efficiency — he added two three-pointers on three attempts — set the tone early as the hosts built a 20-point cushion over KBBC Oostkamp, finishing 84–64 in Group B play. Houdart's work on the glass and ability to convert close looks kept Flénu-Frameries rolling once they'd established control. Oostkamp never found rhythm in response, and by the time the visitors mounted any coherent second-half push, the deficit was already too steep to bridge. The result sends Flénu-Frameries forward with momentum in their group, while Oostkamp faces a harder path to climb back into contention as the Top Division Men 2 season progresses.

AB InBev Leuven Bears B halted a two-game skid with a hard-fought win over BC Guco Lier B, pulling away decisively in the fourth quarter to close out a 9-point victory. The Bears led by just two at the half, then extended their edge to five after three quarters before a 12-0 run midway through the final frame—stretching their lead to 15 with 5:10 remaining—put the result beyond doubt. The opening quarter set the tone for a close affair. AB InBev Leuven Bears B won the first period 25-19, establishing an early six-point cushion. BC Guco Lier B clawed back in the second, outscoring the Bears 20-16 to narrow the gap to 39-41 at halftime. The third quarter remained competitive, with AB InBev Leuven Bears B edging it 18-15 to reach 54-59 entering the fourth. Once the Bears found their rhythm in the closing period, however, Lier's deficit became insurmountable. Eise van Wayenburg led the way for the visitors with 23 points on efficient 9/17 shooting, adding 9 rebounds, while Stan Solie contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds. Max Pritchett chipped in 11 points on a clean 5/7 from the floor. For Lier, Younes Ouerdi and Max Bulens each scored 16 points, with Jaden Ochiagha adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. The result improves AB InBev Leuven Bears B to 3-5 in Group B, a step toward stability after recent losses. BC Guco Lier B slip to 1-6 with the defeat. Next up, Lier host Royal Castors Braine on Friday 6 November, while the Bears travel to face BC Sprimont on Saturday 7 November.

Hasselt BT dismantled Basket Tongeren 71–45 in Group A, extending their winning streak to five with a 26-point rout that was never in doubt after half-time. Tongeren opened with purpose, racing to an 18–5 lead with 3:08 left in the first quarter, but that early spark was the high point of their evening. Hasselt responded decisively in the second quarter, piecing together a 15–0 run midway through to swing momentum decisively. By half-time the visitors held a 31–26 edge, and the gulf widened into a chasm in the third: Hasselt outscored Tongeren 25–6 to open up a 24-point lead after three quarters. Tongeren's fourth-quarter effort (13 points) came far too late to matter. Daan Bijnens led Hasselt with 13 PTS on 5/9 shooting, while Kyrylo Meshcheriakov added 11 PTS and Chiel Koonings chipped in 11 PTS and 5 REB. For Tongeren, Jente Neven managed 10 PTS and 8 REB on a difficult 5/12 from the field. Tongeren drop to 2–4 in the competition, while Hasselt climb to 7–1. Tongeren host Gent-Oost Eagles on Saturday 7 November.

Royal Nivelles Basketball turned the second quarter into a statement, outscoring St-Niklase Condors 25–9 to seize control at halftime, 42–26. A 13-0 run midway through the third—capped by an early 23-point lead at 49–26—put the game beyond reach, even after the Condors clawed back to trail by 13 heading into the fourth. Axel Bizet orchestrated the win with 23 points on solid shooting (7/14 FG, 3/8 from three, 6/7 FT) and added 7 assists and 4 steals. Cyril Bataille's perfect night from deep—4/4 from three—anchored 16 points off the bench, while Plamedi Ngolo Masaka grabbed 11 rebounds to go with 14 points in a double-double effort (5/9 FG). St-Niklase found moments of resistance: Senne Geukens led the Condors with 20 points, and Anton Huyghe collected a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. The third quarter belonged to them, outscoring Royal Nivelles 25–22, but the early hole proved too deep. Royal Nivelles improve to 4–2 in Group A. Next Saturday they host RBC Belgrade, while St-Niklase (now 3–5) travel to face Gembo Borgerhout.

B.C. L'9 Flénu-Frameries dominated from the opening quarter, building a 16-point halftime lead and never letting KBBC Oostkamp threaten a genuine comeback. Flénu-Frameries won the first quarter 18–14, then put distance between themselves with a decisive 9-0 run mid-second quarter that opened up a 40-27 advantage. They reached the break up 47–31. Oostkamp trimmed the margin slightly in the third, winning that quarter 17–16, but Flénu-Frameries were never vulnerable. An early fourth-quarter surge saw them stretch to 71–48 with just over nine minutes remaining — a 23-point cushion that sealed the result. The final quarter played out as a formality, Flénu-Frameries holding serve 21–16 to close at 84–64. Mathieu Houdart set the tone with 24 points on 10/15 shooting, adding 8 rebounds. Sasha Fedele was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 for 11 points, while Jean-Patrick Nyamsi contributed 10 points and 2 assists. For Oostkamp, Julian Dewinter led with 12 points and 4 rebounds, but no other Oostkamp player reached double figures. The win moves Flénu-Frameries to 5–2 in Group B. Oostkamp slip to 3–4. Flénu-Frameries host KBGO Finexa Basket@Sea on Saturday, 7 November.

Hugo Giaux steered Val-Dieu Spirou Basket B past Oxaco BBC with a well-rounded 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks across 29 minutes, anchoring the home side's 70–61 victory in Group B play. The forward found his rhythm inside the paint, converting 4 of 8 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws, though he misfired on all four three-point tries. His rebounding work — nine boards in under half an hour — stabilized Val-Dieu Spirou on the glass when it mattered most. Five turnovers and limited playmaking (2 assists) kept the performance from being flawless, but Giaux's presence in the paint proved decisive. Val-Dieu Spirou's nine-point margin came in a contest that never fully ran away from Oxaco, suggesting the home team needed steady interior production to close it out.