Gent-Oost Eagles pulled clear in the second half to beat Ninane Promotion 86–74 in Group Stage action, a hard-fought win that turned on a decisive third quarter. The hosts built early control, leading 25–18 after one and stretching that to 48–32 at half-time. Ninane fought back in the third, but Gent-Oost answered with a 19–17 quarter to push the margin to 67–49 heading into the fourth. Ninane staged a late rally—outscoring the Eagles 25–19 in the final period—but it proved too little too late, with the 12-point final deficit reflecting the gap that had already opened. Jean-Michel Citona drove the Eagles' offense, finishing with 27 points on efficient 10/18 shooting and a sharp 6/11 from three. Thomas Van Hille added 17 points and 4 assists, while Simon De Bruyne chipped in 11 and 7 rebounds off the bench. For Ninane, Martin Balthazar led with 15 points and 6 rebounds despite difficult 5/16 shooting, and Maxime Bodson grabbed 7 rebounds in a reserve role. Gent-Oost host BBC Croonen Lommel on Tuesday 25 August.