Hubo Limburg United beat Rotterdam City Basketball 87–80 behind Vincent Shahid's 18
Hubo Limburg United held on to beat Rotterdam City Basketball 87–80, a hard-fought win that extended the hosts' early-season revival in the BNXT League regular season. Limburg built their platform early, winning the first quarter 25–17, then reeled off a 10-0 run midway through the second to open a commanding lead. By half-time, they led 47–37. The margin ballooned to 15 points early in the third quarter at 52–37 with 7:27 remaining in that frame, but Rotterdam clawed back hard. They outscored Limburg 28–21 in the third to pull within three heading into the fourth, then stayed within striking distance all the way to the final buzzer. Limburg sealed it 87–80, surviving a one-possession game in the closing two minutes. Vincent Shahid paced Limburg with 18 points on 9-of-9 free throws and six assists, while Aubin Gateretse added 17 on efficient 8-of-11 shooting with nine rebounds. Alonso Meana led Rotterdam with 17 points and five assists; Thomas Tumba contributed 16 and nine boards. The defeat leaves Rotterdam still winless at 0–3, their third straight loss. Limburg improve to 2–1. Limburg visit House of Talents Spurs Kortrijk on Friday 23 October. Rotterdam host CityX Mons on Sunday 25 October.

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