OSTEND, Belgium (Interstat) — Oostende used a fast start and balanced scoring to beat visiting Landstede 98-70 on Saturday at Sleuyter Arena. The home side opened with 26 first-quarter points while holding Landstede to 13. Oostende added 31 points in the second quarter to take a 57-30 lead into halftime. Landstede scored 17 in the period but could not slow the Oostende attack. After the break, Oostende scored 27 in the third while Landstede managed 15, extending the margin to 84-45. Landstede responded with 25 fourth-quarter points and limited Oostende to 14, but the comeback never threatened. Oostende improved to 2-1 this season. Landstede dropped to 1-2. Oostende entered after a road win at Levicki Patrioti and a loss at Okapi. Landstede had beaten Shoeters Den Bosch and lost at Bakken. The visitors never recovered from the early deficit, as Oostende maintained control through the final minutes. Landstede next visits Mons-Hainaut. Oostende next hosts Basquet Girona.