The Stella Artois Leuven Bears delivered a composed and clinical road performance to defeat Weert 77–65 in the BNXT League on May 10, 2026. The victory was built on a strong third-quarter surge and disciplined defense, as the Bears controlled the tempo from start to finish in a match that carried significant implications for the mid-table standings.

Match Overview

Played at Weert’s home arena with a 2:30 AM tip-off (local time), the contest saw the visitors shake off a sluggish first quarter to take control before halftime. The Bears’ balanced scoring and ability to convert in transition proved decisive against a Weert side that struggled to find consistent rhythm from beyond the arc.

Key Moments

• End of first quarter: Weert led 18–16 after a tight opening period, but the Bears responded with a 12–2 run early in the second quarter to seize a lead they would not relinquish.
• Third quarter dominance: Leuven outscored Weert 24–15 in the third period, extending the margin to 14 points. Their defensive rotations forced several shot-clock violations.
• Late rally denied: Weert cut the deficit to 8 points with three minutes left, but a clutch three-pointer from the Bears’ shooting guard halted any comeback hopes.

Tactical Story

Stella Artois Leuven Bears employed a switch-heavy defense that limited Weert’s pick-and-roll actions. Offensively, they attacked the paint with purpose, drawing fouls and converting at the free-throw line (18-of-22). Weert, by contrast, attempted 31 three-pointers but made only 8, a 25.8% clip that proved too inefficient to overcome the deficit.

Standout Players

For the Bears, forward Lars Van den Berg recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while guard Jasper De Smet added 15 points and 6 assists. Weert was led by Tim Maes (20 points, 7 rebounds), but he received little support from the bench.

Impact on the BNXT Standings

The win improved Leuven’s record to 16–14, solidifying their position in the top half of the BNXT table and keeping their playoff hopes firmly alive. Weert dropped to 13–17, now three games below .500, and face an uphill battle to secure a postseason berth. The result also tightened the race for home-court advantage in the play-in round.

With five games remaining in the regular season, the Bears will look to build on this momentum when they host next week, while Weert must regroup for a critical road trip against fellow middle-tier opponents.