Belgium's young Cats pulled away decisively in the fourth quarter to hold off Poland, 66-55, in a back-and-forth contest that stayed competitive until the final frame. The first half was a mirror image — Poland led by as many as 7 (32-25 midway through the second quarter), but our young Cats answered with a 7-0 run early in Q1 to seize control. Belgium responded to Poland's pressure with a 12-point fourth-quarter outburst to close the door, outscoring their opponents 18-9 when it mattered most. Laura Vilcinskas was the difference-maker. The center delivered a complete performance: 23 points on near-perfect shooting (5/9 from the field, 13/13 at the free-throw line), 14 rebounds and 3 blocks — a dominant double-double that set the tone on both ends. Annie Kibedi chipped in 10 points, 9 boards and 5 assists, while Aurelie Vanderstraeten added 9 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. Poland's Nadia Lucja Klobukowska led the opposition with 13 points, but 5/16 shooting limited her impact. The Poles simply couldn't find their rhythm in a grinding, physical affair defined by six lead changes and seven ties. The young Cats move forward in the competition on the back of a disciplined defensive second half.