Eight lead changes and a two-point finish: Gent-Oost Eagles survived a late charge from Amon Jeugd Gentson to inch out a 71–69 win in Group A, improving to 3–2 on the season. The Eagles built early momentum, winning the first quarter 24–23 and stretching their lead to seven points midway through the second (37–30). A tight first half ended 44–41 in their favour, but the third quarter unraveled. Amon Jeugd Gentson outscored them 20–15 and took a two-point lead into the final frame at 61–59, powered by a crisp 8–0 run midway through the period. The fourth quarter became a chess match. Gent-Oost Eagles won it 12–8, but Amon Jeugd Gentson stayed within one possession until the final buzzer, never quite able to force overtime. Jorre De Wilde led the Eagles with 14 points on efficient 6–10 shooting, including 2–4 from three. Jean-Michel Citona chipped in 9 points with three three-pointers. For Amon Jeugd Gentson, Warre Crombez poured in a game-high 20 points (7–18 FG, 5–9 FT), and Ayman Abou El Einein added 13 with a strong 5–8 two-point rate, but it wasn't enough. Amon Jeugd Gentson slip to 1–4. Gent-Oost Eagles host CEP Fleurus on Sunday, 18 October.