20-11, 15-12, 15-9, 19-12.
NAMUR: Dive 2, Seny, Compère 6 (2×3), Chirishungu 2, Remacle 16 (2×3), Willems 3 (1×3), Cool 19 (2×3), Rousseaux 5, Gemine 9 (3×3), Agabalova 7.
But who will stop the Namuroises? Despite a somewhat reshuffled squad, during this European Cup period, they delivered a solid performance to get the best of La Rulles. “Pr andcoming from the opposing danger, we attacked the foot to the floor part, confides the coach, Aurélien Garraux. We had to remain attentive because, the few times we released the pressure, we were immediately punished. Furthermore, some baskets were given away due to a lack of concentration. Despite everything, we limit the Gaumaises to 44 points. Facing the zone, we were a little hesitant but the good offensive passages were enough to take off.”
Natoye 71 – Ottignies 65
15-15, 18-11, 14-22, 24-17.
NATOYE: Mention 3 (1×3), Gilson, Igot 8 (2×3), Verdonck 6, Tremblez 9, E. Clabodts 15, S. Clabodts 2, Raths 2, Robert 3 (1×3), Binamé 23 (2×3).
Unlike the performance provided in Huy, Natoye displays rigorous behavior by leaving nothing easy to Ottignies (33-26, 20th). “With the help of better group cohesion, the game was rhythmic and the ball circulated more”reports the coach, Louis Crevits.
Jostled, Ottignies toughened his tone upon resumption by being more precise and sharper when attacking the ring (47-48, 30th). “We’re not leading at the moment, but the big difference is that we’re sticking together.”
During a tough finale, the inevitable Binamé comes out of his box to offer his team a prestigious victory.
Boninne 48 – Herve-Battice 68
15-15, 6-20, 14-10, 13-23.
Philippe, Delahaut 3 (1×3), Broers 2, Laffineur 2, Lauwerys, Ory 8, Jacquemin 12 (2×3), François 3 (1×3), Fivet 3, Hubaut 13, Hannotte 2.
After three defeats, all suffered away from home, Boninne was counting on this return home to get her hopes up again, but it was decided otherwise. If the two teams are initially neck and neck (15-15), Boninne, clumsy from a distance, becomes silent for more than eight minutes in front of the zone. It’s 21-35 at halftime. Returning from the locker room, the Yellows force their destiny and the winning shots finally come in, pushing Herve to return to individual defense (35-45, 30th). But Boninne definitely lacks consistency on all fronts, Lison and Antoine are quick to drive home Bonin’s nails.
