Belgacom Liege Basket 91–77 BC Guco Lier | Belgian Basketball League 2 | 9 May 2026

Belgacom Liege Basket put on an offensive clinic early Saturday morning, powering past BC Guco Lier 91–77 in a Belgian Basketball League 2 matchup. The home side used a blistering first half to seize control and never looked back, improving their standing in the second-tier competition.

Match overview

From the opening tip, Liege looked intent on playing at a high tempo. They raced to a 30–18 lead after the first quarter, shooting over 55% from the floor. Lier fought back in the second quarter, trimming the deficit to single digits before halftime, but Liege responded with a 12–4 run late in the third period that effectively ended the contest. The final score of 91–77 reflected Liege’s consistent dominance throughout the night.

Key moments

• Fast start: Liege’s backcourt sparked a 10–0 run in the opening four minutes, forcing an early Lier timeout. The hosts never trailed after that opening burst.
• Lier’s brief resurgence: Midway through the second quarter, BC Guco Lier cut the lead to 39–35 behind a pair of three-pointers. But Liege answered with a 9–2 spurt to re-establish a double-digit advantage.
• Fourth-quarter cruise: With a 20-point lead entering the final period, Liege managed the game clock expertly, never allowing Lier to get within striking distance. The teams traded baskets in garbage time, settling the margin at 14 points.

Standout performers

Liege’s point guard orchestrated the offense brilliantly, finishing with 18 points and 11 assists. His pick-and-roll chemistry with the centre (14 points, 9 rebounds) was a constant problem for Lier’s defence. For BC Guco Lier, their leading scorer poured in 23 points, but received insufficient support from the rest of the roster.

Season impact

The victory is crucial for Belgacom Liege Basket in the tight Belgian Basketball League 2 standings. They remain in the hunt for a top-four finish and home-court advantage in the playoffs. BC Guco Lier will need to address their defensive lapses on the road if they hope to climb back into the upper half of the table. Liege’s ability to score 91 points serves notice to the rest of the league that their offense can be explosive on any given night.