St.-Truidense hold off Royal IV Brussels 69–68 in a nail-biter behind Yannick Ravert's 16
One point. That's what separated Royal IV Brussels from a Beker van België Group Stage win on Sunday, St.-Truidense stealing a finish that went to the final minutes. Royal IV Brussels started sharp — 17–9 after the first quarter — but couldn't sustain it. St.-Truidense clawed back to within a possession by half-time (34–25), then outscored their hosts 19–14 in the third to take the lead at 48–44. The fourth quarter became a chess match: Royal IV Brussels pushed back with 20 points in the quarter, but St.-Truidense's 25 proved just enough. The hosts fell 68–69. Yannick Ravert led St.-Truidense with 16 PTS on 7/9 shooting, clinical efficiency when it mattered. Lenn Leenen added 15 PTS on 4/6 threes, and Abel Baptista chipped in 13 PTS. For Royal IV Brussels, Noah Zappulla distributed well (5 AST) while scoring 11 PTS on 3/6 threes, and Noé Botuli matched him with 11 PTS off the bench — but the perimeter shooting wasn't enough to close the gap in a game decided by inches. Royal IV Brussels face Spirou Basket Charleroi B next Sunday.


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