Namur Women claimed an important 90-80 road victory over Jeugd Gentson Women in Belgium Woman’s Div 1 on 25 October 2026, winning a fast-paced contest with superior execution in the closing minutes. The final score reflected a game of contrasting runs, but Namur’s ability to score efficiently from both inside and beyond the arc ultimately made the difference.

Match overview

Both teams came out with attacking intent. Gentson used their home energy to stay close early, while Namur moved the ball well and found open shooters in transition. The first quarter set the tone for an open, high-scoring game, and neither defense was able to impose itself for long stretches.

• Quarter scores: Gentson 21-24, 18-22, 20-19, 21-25
• Final score: Jeugd Gentson Women 80, Namur Women 90
• Decisive phase: Namur’s late run and free-throw accuracy in the fourth quarter

Namur led by five at halftime and managed to keep their noses in front even as Gentson produced several rallies. The hosts found success when they attacked the rim and drew fouls, but Namur consistently answered with composed possessions and timely outside shooting.

How Namur won it

The game was still within reach entering the final quarter, but Namur found an extra gear when it mattered. Their guards controlled the tempo, using ball screens to create driving lanes and then kicking out to open shooters when Gentson’s defense collapsed. A decisive scoring run in the fourth quarter gave the visitors enough breathing room to withstand Gentson’s final push.

Namur’s rebounding also proved important. They limited Gentson’s second-chance points during the key stretches and were able to finish possessions with clean defensive boards. On offense, their balance was difficult to defend: when Gentson focused on the perimeter, Namur attacked inside; when the hosts packed the paint, Namur made the extra pass.

Tactical story

This was not a game defined by lockdown defense. Instead, it was a test of pace, shot selection and composure. Namur were the more patient team in the half-court, while Gentson relied on energy and quick attacks. That approach kept the home side competitive, but it also left them exposed when Namur slowed the game down late.

Gentson’s best moments came when they forced turnovers and scored before Namur’s defense could set. Their interior players worked hard on the offensive glass and kept the team within striking distance. However, Namur’s ability to answer immediately after Gentson scores was a recurring theme, and it prevented the hosts from building a sustained lead.

Standout performers

Namur’s backcourt was central to the win, controlling the pace and making key decisions in the fourth quarter. Their leading scorers shared the load, which made the offense harder to contain. Gentson, meanwhile, received a strong effort from their frontcourt, but the hosts needed more consistent production from the perimeter in the closing stages.

The free-throw line also shaped the result. Namur’s composure from the stripe in the final minutes protected their advantage, while Gentson were left chasing the game after a few empty possessions.

Season impact

For Namur, this is a valuable road win in the Belgium Woman’s Div 1 standings. Road victories against direct competitors can carry extra weight when the season reaches its decisive phase, and the manner of this performance — composed, balanced and efficient — will encourage the coaching staff.

Gentson will be disappointed to concede 90 points at home, but there were positives in their attacking play. Tightening their half-court defense and improving late-game execution will be the focus as they look to bounce back in the next round.