AB InBev Leuven Bears beat BC Guco Lier 77–68 behind Eise van Wayenburg's 23
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.

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