The Cats started the game scorching and soon ended 18-5. At that time, the tension seemed completely out of the game, but at the end of the first quarter more carelessness demolished in the Belgian game and the Germans were able to return to 20-14.
The second quarter began as the first ended. The Belgians were too sloppy and did not score while in the meantime everything succeeded in the Germans. The visitors themselves went up and over the Cats to 22-24. Coach Mike Thibault intervened and that pays off. The Cats reached their own level again and thanks to two three-pointers from Allemand and Delaere, our fellow enjoyers went to rest with a 37-31 lead.
After the break, the Belgians started again furiously with two successful three -point. After 4 minutes in the 2nd half, there was a reassuring 47-33 lead on the scoreboard. When Vanloo also threw her first three -point and Delaere did this twice, it was clear that the Belgians would no longer be surprised by the Germans. The Cats steamed quickly to 65-43 at the end of the third quarter.
The last quarter became one for thumbs and fingers. The Cats continued to score smoothly and did not leave Spaander a lot of Germany. With occasional beautiful combinations, the Belgians only expanded their lead. The visitors saw asterisks in the last minutes and eventually received a 97-60 score.
For example, the Belgian Cats conclude their practice campaign with six wins and only one defeat. The feeling is good and on Monday they board the plane to Brno in the Czech Republic. There the Cats will play their first game at the European Championship against Portugal on Thursday evening.