COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Interstat) — Falcon escaped with a 49-47 victory over Herlev in a women’s professional basketball game Sunday.

The home team survived a late push from the visitors, who were led by Malou Lachenmeier’s game-high 26 points. Ida Johansen anchored Herlev with 16 rebounds. Celia Carbonell paced Falcon with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Ines Margarit added 11 rebounds.

The win improved Falcon’s season record to 11-2, solidifying its strong standing. Herlev fell to 6-7 with the narrow defeat, its second close loss to Falcon this season. Falcon next plays at SISU on Friday. Herlev visits Aabyhoj on Saturday.