Kangoeroes Mechelen 97–73 Feyenoord Basketbal Rotterdam: Dominant Display Pushes Mechelen Up the BNXT Table

Mechelen, Belgium – May 10, 2026 – Kangoeroes Mechelen put on a masterclass in offensive basketball, crushing Feyenoord Basketbal Rotterdam 97–73 at the Sporthal Beveren. The emphatic victory extended Mechelen’s winning streak to three games and showcased the team’s depth and defensive intensity.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, Mechelen imposed its will, racing to a 30–16 lead. The team shot a blistering 55% from the field and forced 15 turnovers, creating easy transition buckets. Feyenoord, despite occasional spurts, never managed to cut the margin below 18 points after the second quarter. The home crowd was treated to a near-perfect performance that highlighted Mechelen’s championship aspirations.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Blitzkrieg: Mechelen opened with a 15–2 run, with big man Noël de Pauw scoring 10 points in the first six minutes. Feyenoord’s defense could not contain the pick-and-roll.
• Second Quarter Separation: A 12–0 run early in the second period pushed the lead to 28 points, effectively ending the contest before halftime.
• Bench Production: Mechelen’s reserves outscored Feyenoord’s bench 38–15, providing relentless energy throughout the second half.

Standout Players

• Kangoeroes Mechelen: Center Noël de Pauw recorded a dominant double-double with 22 points (9-of-11 shooting) and 14 rebounds. Point guard Dimitri Janssens orchestrated the offense with 15 assists and 11 points.
• Feyenoord Basketbal Rotterdam: Guard Jasper van der Wiel was the lone bright spot, scoring 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting. The rest of the starting unit combined for only 34 points on 35% shooting.

Season Impact

Mechelen improved to 17–10, moving into fifth place in the BNXT standings and within striking distance of the top four. The win also boosted their point differential, a crucial tiebreaker for playoff seeding. Feyenoord dropped to 10–17, remaining in the lower half of the table and now facing an uphill battle to reach the postseason.

The Kangoeroes will aim to continue their hot streak when they travel to face the Yoast United next week. Feyenoord will host the Leeuwarden Lions in a must-win matchup to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.