Huy defeats Ciney 57-50 after a turbulent second half

Huy narrowly avoided a disastrous collapse on the road against Ciney, holding on for a 57-50 victory after a turbulent second half that saw the visitors restricted to just seven points in the third quarter, L’Avenir reported.

A Slowdown That Cost Huy the Momentum

The halftime score showed Huy leading 43-40, a competitive advantage that quickly evaporated when play resumed. Ciney capitalized on home-court advantage, utilizing high-intensity pressure to disrupt Huy’s offensive flow. A visiting coach pointed out that the team struggled to score, missing easy baskets and approximately ten free throws during the frame.

Tactical Adjustments That Stifled Ciney

Facing a nine-point deficit, the Huy bench opted for a smaller lineup to alter the momentum. Lecoq was assigned to shut down Marteau, who had caused significant problems for the defense throughout the match. By switching on every screen, Huy effectively disrupted the local offense and forced a panic among the home side. The tactical shift resulted in a string of defensive stops, while contributions from Baggio and de Waleffe allowed Huy to reclaim the lead and ultimately secure the hard-fought win.

Box Score and Individual Scorers

The game unfolded across four distinct quarters with the following progression: 19-28, 21-15 (40-43), 17-7 (57-50), and 5-15. Huy’s scoring was led by de Waleffe with 12 points, alongside Baggio and Leunga Yimga, who contributed 10 points each. Tremblez added 9 points, Matthys scored 8, Osselaere finished with 6, Lecoq chipped in 4, and Wery and Davreux each scored 3. Dambly and Beguin did not score.