Limburg 79 – 91 Port of Antwerp Giants
Pro Basketball League | 30 May 2026

The Port of Antwerp Giants continued their dominant run in the Belgian Pro Basketball League, defeating Limburg 91–79 on the road at Sporthal Alverberg. The win solidified Antwerp’s hold on second place and snapped Limburg’s three‑game winning streak in their own building.

Match Overview

Antwerp came out with intensity from the jump, building a 28‑18 lead after the first quarter behind efficient shooting and aggressive rebounding. Limburg fought back in the second, cutting the lead to 45‑41 at halftime, but the Giants pulled away again in the third with a 15‑2 run that essentially decided the contest.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter dominance: Antwerp outscored Limburg 28‑16 in the third, with forward Jito Kok scoring 10 points in the period, including two alley‑oop dunks.
• Free‑throw disparity: The Giants attempted 28 free throws to Limburg’s 14, converting 23 of them (82%). Limburg’s coach Jan Vermeulen was visibly frustrated with the officiating.
• Limburg’s late run: Down 87‑67 with 5 minutes left, Limburg scored 12 unanswered points to trim the lead to 87–79, but Antwerp’s veteran guard Hans Vanwijn answered with a step‑back three to halt the momentum.

Standout Performers

• Port of Antwerp Giants: Jito Kok recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Point guard Jalen Johnson added 17 points and 9 assists, controlling the pace.
• Limburg: Center Kevin Tumba led the home side with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but he was forced into foul trouble. Shooting guard Vince Edwards chipped in 15 points on 6/12 shooting.

Season Impact

Antwerp improved to 24–6, keeping pace with league leaders Ostend (25–5). The Giants have now won 10 of their last 11 games and look like serious title contenders. Limburg fell to 16–14, remaining in fifth place but now just one game ahead of sixth‑placed Kangoeroes Mechelen with three games remaining.

The teams meet again next month in Antwerp in what could be a preview of the playoff quarterfinals. For now, the Giants’ depth and experience proved too much for a game Limburg side still searching for consistency against top‑tier opponents.