SCABB Lab wins crucial game

In the 9th round of the NM1 league, the SCABB Lab defeated Orchies 82-80 in a tightly contested match, securing their fourth consecutive victory. The win highlights the team's strong performance and resilience under pressure.

First half struggles for SCABB Lab

The SCABB Lab faced a tough first half, trailing by 13 points at halftime. Orchies dominated the first two quarters, scoring 23 points in the first and 21 in the second, leading 38-51 at the break.

Resilience in the second half

In the second half, the SCABB Lab showed resilience, outscoring Orchies in the third quarter 25-18 and cutting the deficit to 63-69. This marked a turning point in the game and set the stage for a dramatic finish.

Decisive play in the final moments

Moustapha Diop played a crucial role in the final moments, scoring a decisive basket with eight-tenths of a minute remaining to secure the victory. His performance was pivotal in closing out the game.

Key performers on both sides

Orchies' Mathias M’Madi was the standout player, scoring 29 points on 10/17 shooting and contributing 7 assists for a total of 25 points in evaluation. On the SCABB Lab side, Serigne Diakhaté was the most prolific, contributing 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block.

Impact on league standings

The SCABB Lab's victory strengthens their position in the upper half of the standings, with six wins in eight games. They are now one win away from the leader of Pool A, Loon Plage. Orchies, however, now has a record of 3 wins and 5 losses.