Top Division Women Round 4 (Regular Season): Kortrijk loses to Royal Braine

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Top Division Women and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Kortrijk (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Royal Braine (4-0) 94-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kortrijk. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 25 personal fouls committed by Kortrijk helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Marie Vervaet (186-2000) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Micaela Kelly (168-1998, college: CMU) who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Royal Braine's coach Sven Van Camp used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Dutch center Lotte Toornstra (187-2003) responded with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Royal Braine have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Kortrijk at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. Royal Braine are looking forward to face Liege (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Kortrijk will play against Waregem (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Lummen (0-3) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their third consecutive match to eighth ranked Liege (2-2) 89-54. The winners were led by center Marine Cop (188-2006) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Eva Hambursin supported her with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by swingman Agathe Proesman (175-2008) did not help to save the game for Lummen. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Liege moved-up to seventh place. Lummen at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Spirou. Liege will play against league's leader Royal Braine on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lummen will play against Phantoms Boom (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Spirou (0-3) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their third consecutive match to seventh ranked Phantoms Boom (2-1) 90-54 on Saturday evening. Sam Van Buggenhout fired 26 points for the winners. Phantoms Boom's coach Philip Wolk felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Plamedi Lufuando produced 15 points for lost side. Phantoms Boom moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Namur and Gentson. Loser Spirou still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Lummen. Phantoms Boom will meet Lummen (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Spirou will play against the league's second-placed Kangoeroes and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 4 winless Waregem was destroyed by Namur on the opponent's court 95-43. Kangoeroes outscored LDP Donza in a home game 96-68.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 5 assists by Heleen Nauwelaers of Kangoeroes.

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Liege - Lummen 89-54:
Bottom-ranked Lummen (0-3) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their third consecutive match to eighth ranked Liege (2-2) 89-54. Liege dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Lummen's 32. Liege forced 22 Lummen turnovers and outrebounded them 45-25 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Liege players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Lummen's players. The winners were led by center Marine Cop (188-2006) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and guard Eva Hambursin (170-2000, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by swingman Agathe Proesman (175-2008) did not help to save the game for Lummen. Forward Emma Ndiribe (179-2003) added 8 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Liege moved-up to seventh place. Lummen at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Spirou. Liege will play against league's leader Royal Braine on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lummen will play against Phantoms Boom (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Liege: M.Cop 20+11reb+3ast, P.Marie 18+5reb+4ast, J.Khiana 15+1reb+2ast, T.Alexia 11+5reb, H.Eva 9+7reb+14ast, K.Aliyah 7+9reb+1ast
Lummen: P.Agathe 17+5reb+2ast, E.Manghelinckx 9+1reb, N.Emma 8+2reb, V.Geike 6+3reb, A.Creemers 5+2ast, L.June 4+2reb

Phantoms Boom - Spirou 90-54:
Bottom-ranked Spirou (0-3) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their third consecutive match to seventh ranked Phantoms Boom (2-1) 90-54 on Saturday evening. Phantoms Boom dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Spirou's 30. They outrebounded Spirou 37-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Phantoms Boom looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Spirou's players. Sam Van Buggenhout (175-2001) fired 26 points for the winners (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Finnish guard Henna Sandvik (183-2003, college: Wyoming) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Phantoms Boom's coach Philip Wolk felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Plamedi Lufuando (170-2004) produced 15 points and Ukrainian center Anastasiia Kovtun (196-2002) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Phantoms Boom moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Namur and Gentson. Loser Spirou still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Lummen. Phantoms Boom will meet Lummen (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Spirou will play against the league's second-placed Kangoeroes and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Phantoms Boom: V.Sam 26+4reb+3ast, E.Bell 12+3reb+2ast, S.Henna 9+6reb+5ast, V.Eva 9+4reb+2ast, H.Van 8+2reb+2ast, K.Romane 8+2reb+5ast
Spirou: L.Plamedi 15+3reb+3ast, M.Amalya 8+1reb, A.Cooper 8+4reb+1ast, A.Kovtun 7+10reb+2ast, B.Krystel 6+1reb+1ast, V.Dupuis 5+2reb+1ast

Namur - Waregem 95-43:
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Waregem (0-4) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Namur (2-1) 95-43 on Saturday. Namur dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Waregem's 16 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Namur forced 24 Waregem turnovers and outrebounded them 46-24 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Namur looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Emmeline Leblon (165-2000, agency: LBM Management) fired 8 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. ex-international forward Lore Devos (185-1999, college: Colorado St., agency: LBM Management) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Namur players scored in double figures. Dutch power forward Aliette Dupont (-2003) produced 10 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and forward Amaris Osifo (180-2007) added 6 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Namur moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gentson and Phantoms Boom. Loser Waregem still closes the standings with four games lost. Namur will meet Gentson (#4) on the road in the next round. Waregem will play against Kortrijk (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Namur: D.Lore 15+7reb+3ast, M.Febrissy 13+1reb, C.Valentine 13+6reb, Z.Batabe 12+6reb+1ast, M.Raphaella 12+7reb+1ast, E.Saucin 9+3reb
Waregem: D.Aliette 10+2reb, R.Tess 7+1reb, O.Amaris 6+4reb+1ast, L.Lien 6+4reb+1ast, D.Decker Ana-Belen 5+1reb, D.Marthe 3+1reb

Kortrijk - Royal Braine 92-94:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Kortrijk (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Royal Braine (4-0) 94-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kortrijk. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 25 personal fouls committed by Kortrijk helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Marie Vervaet (186-2000) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Micaela Kelly (168-1998, college: CMU) who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Royal Braine's coach Sven Van Camp used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Dutch center Lotte Toornstra (187-2003) responded with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Emma Van Thuyne (166-2001) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Five Royal Braine and four Kortrijk players scored in double figures. Royal Braine have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Kortrijk at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. Royal Braine are looking forward to face Liege (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Kortrijk will play against Waregem (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Royal Braine: M.Vervaet 27+8reb+4ast, H.Nyla 16+11reb, K.Micaela 15+9reb+3ast, B.Melisa 13+6reb+3ast, F.Nancy 12+2reb+3ast, D.Lalie 6+3reb+2ast
Kortrijk: T.Lotte 19+9reb+6ast, V.Thuyne Emma 17+4reb+6ast, B.Sarah 16+6reb+3ast, E.Vindevogel 14+7reb+4ast, F.Lisa 9+4reb+1ast, H.Lynn 6+3reb+2ast

Kangoeroes - LDP Donza 96-68:
Very predictable result in Mechelen where top-ranked Kangoeroes (3-0) smashed 8th ranked LDP Donza (1-3) 96-68 on Sunday. Kangoeroes made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Kangoeroes outrebounded LDP Donza 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Kangoeroes looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by LDP Donza's players. Dutch power forward Maud Huijbens (190-2002, college: Gonzaga) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. ex-international Laure Resimont (185-1998) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Kangoeroes players scored in double figures. Forward Leni Declercq (172-2004) produced 11 points and 7 assists and forward Noor Devos (185-2006) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kangoeroes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser LDP Donza keeps the eighth position with three games lost. Kangoeroes will meet Spirou (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. LDP Donza will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kangoeroes: H.Maud 23+7reb+2ast, S.Grace 18+3reb+1ast, R.Laure 15+6reb+5ast, H.Nauwelaers 14+4reb+5ast, B.Hind 11+2reb+7ast, M.Parham 8+12reb+2ast
LDP Donza: N.Devos 12+5reb, P.Kaat 12+3reb, D.Leni 11+3reb+7ast, D.Ella 9+1reb+2ast, F.Toonders 9+4reb, D.Ilse 6+2reb+1ast