BC Guco Lier Powers Past Belgacom Liege in Belgian League 2 Action

On May 10, 2026, BC Guco Lier put on an offensive clinic, defeating Belgacom Liege Basket 94–72 at home in the Belgian Basketball League 2. The match, which tipped off at 22:00 local time, saw Lier dominate from start to finish, showcasing their depth and perimeter shooting.

Match Report

The first quarter ended 26–19 in favor of Lier, but the visitors from Liège managed to stay within striking distance. Early in the second, Belgacom trimmed the deficit to four points behind the sharp shooting of guard Tomas Van den Spiegel. However, Lier responded with a 12‑2 run fueled by transition buckets and long‑range bombs. By halftime, Lier held a 53–37 lead. The second half was more of the same: Lier’s bench outscored Belgacom’s reserves 38–18, and the home team shot a blistering 52% from three‑point range (12-of-23).

Standout Players

• Joren De Pooter (Lier) – The guard erupted for 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 5 three‑pointers. He also dished out 6 assists.
• Wout Leemans (Lier) – The power forward dominated the paint with a double‑double: 16 points and 14 rebounds. His inside presence kept Liege’s defense honest.
• Belgacom’s Maxime Hazard – Led his team with 18 points, but struggled with efficiency (7-of-19 from the field) as Lier’s defense keyed in on him.

Game Flow & Tactics

Lier’s game plan revolved around spreading the floor and attacking the rim. Belgacom’s 2‑3 zone was exploited by quick ball movement and skip passes to open shooters. Defensively, Lier switched heavily on screens and forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 22 fast‑break points. Belgacom, meanwhile, was too reliant on Hazard’s isolation play and lacked consistent second‑option scoring. The rebounding battle was also lopsided: Lier grabbed 46 boards to Belgacom’s 32.

Standings Impact

The victory lifted BC Guco Lier to a 14‑7 record, keeping them firmly in the playoff race. Belgacom Liege dropped to 9‑12, now sitting four games back of the final postseason spot. For Lier, this win was a statement of their title ambitions in Belgian League 2.