RBC Pepinster East Belgium edge Royal Castors Braine 79–78 in a nail-biter behind Tom Malempré's 23
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.

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