Spirou Charleroi 77–93 Port of Antwerp Giants | BNXT League | 17 May 2026

The Port of Antwerp Giants delivered a dominant road performance, dismantling Spirou Charleroi 93–77 at Spiroudome on Sunday night. The victory keeps Antwerp in the conversation for a top‑two seed in the BNXT League playoffs, while Charleroi slid further down the standings.

Match Overview

Antwerp seized control early, using a 14‑0 run in the first quarter to build a 31–18 lead. Charleroi never recovered. The Giants’ defensive pressure forced nine first‑half turnovers, and their transition offense was unstoppable. By halftime, the score was 55–35. Charleroi made a brief push in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 14, but Antwerp responded with a 9‑0 run to restore a comfortable margin.

Key Moments

• Dominant first quarter: Antwerp’s starting five scored 27 of the team’s 31 first‑quarter points, with center Khalid Boukichou controlling the paint with 8 points and 5 rebounds.
• Charleroi’s mini‑run: A 10‑2 run early in the third quarter, sparked by guard Jonathan Tabu’s driving layups, gave the home fans hope. But Antwerp coach Eddy Casteels called a timeout and the Giants quickly re‑established order.
• Second‑chance dominance: Antwerp grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 22 second‑chance points.

Standout Performers

Khalid Boukichou was immense for Antwerp, recording 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Guard Jae’Sean Tate added 21 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals, consistently beating Charleroi’s defense off the dribble. For Charleroi, Jonathan Tabu scored 20 points and dished 7 assists, but he received little help—only one other teammate reached double figures.

Tactical Story

Antwerp’s length and athleticism overwhelmed Charleroi. The Giants outrebounded Charleroi 43–28 and outscored them in the paint 48–32. Charleroi’s offense, which relies heavily on three‑point shooting (they made just 8 of 26 attempts), became one‑dimensional. Antwerp’s switching defense also neutralized Charleroi’s ball screens, forcing isolation plays that resulted in low‑percentage shots.

Season Impact

Antwerp improves to 21–8, moving into a tie for second place with ZZ Leiden in the BNXT standings. Charleroi falls to 13–16, now in ninth place and in danger of missing the playoffs entirely. With only five games left in the regular season, Charleroi need a strong finish to avoid an early offseason.