Fribourg rolls past BBC Troistorrents in women’s basketball

FRIBOURG, Switzerland (Interstat) — Fribourg defeated visiting BBC Troistorrents 88-51 on Wednesday in a women’s professional basketball game. Fribourg improved to 2-1, while BBC Troistorrents fell to 2-2. Lauren Heard paced Fribourg with 23 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes. Stephanie Martinez added 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Anna Holmberg contributed 15 points and nine rebounds. Tyasia Freeman led BBC Troistorrents with 14 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Yeinny Dihigo Bravo scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Lydia Melaschenko added nine points, five rebounds and three assists. Camila Martinez chipped in nine points and six rebounds, while Lara Popovic and Hannah Riddick each scored 10. Fribourg started fast, leading 26-10 after the first quarter and 48-23 at halftime. The hosts extended their advantage to 66-38 after three quarters. Fribourg outscored BBC Troistorrents 22-13 in the fourth quarter. Martha Balunga added two points, three rebounds and three assists for Fribourg.