Belgacom Liege Basket 95 – 74 BC Guco Lier | Belgian Basketball League 2 | 13 May 2026

Belgacom Liege Basket Controls the Tempo in Comfortable Win Over BC Guco Lier

Belgacom Liege Basket showed their class in the Belgian Basketball League 2, easing past BC Guco Lier 95-74 in a Wednesday night clash. The home team used a balanced scoring attack and stifling second-half defense to turn a close game into a routine victory.

Match Overview

Liege started methodically, taking a 25-20 lead after the first quarter. Lier stayed within striking distance until halftime (48-42), capitalizing on second-chance points. However, the hosts tightened their defensive rotations after the break, limiting Lier to just 32 points in the second half while pouring in 47 themselves. The final margin of 21 points reflected Liege’s overall control.

Key Moments

• Turning point in the third: A 15-4 run over a four-minute stretch gave Liege a 63-46 lead, forcing Lier to call timeout.
• Dominant paint presence: Liege outscored Lier 44-28 in the paint, feeding big man Kevin Vandekerckhove early and often.
• Three-point shooting: Liege connected on 11 three-pointers at a 41% clip, spreading the Lier defense.
• Clutch free-throw shooting: The home team went 18-of-22 from the stripe, maintaining separation down the stretch.

Tactical Story

Belgacom Liege employed a motion offense that emphasized cuts and screens away from the ball, creating open looks for shooters. Defensively, they packed the lane and dared Lier to beat them from deep – Lier shot only 7-of-26 from three-point range. The bench also played a starring role: Liege’s reserves outscored Lier’s 34-19, showcasing excellent depth for a League 2 side.

Standout Players

Kevin Vandekerckhove was a force inside with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Point guard Jef van der Vorst orchestrated the offense effectively, finishing with 15 points and 8 assists. For BC Guco Lier, Niels Peeters led the team with 19 points, but the lack of secondary scoring hurt their chances.

Impact on the League Table

The win improves Belgacom Liege’s record to 16-11, keeping them firmly in the playoff picture in Belgian Basketball League 2. BC Guco Lier drops to 10-17, facing an uphill battle to avoid a bottom-two finish. With momentum on their side, Liege will look to build on this performance in their upcoming road trip.