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Alexis Dargenton

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Round in NM1 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Poitiers where host Poitiers (4-3) edged league’s leader SPO Rouen (5-2) 85-82 on Tuesday evening. Poitiers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by SPO Rouen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American Courtney Stockard (196-1995, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in 21 points. American-Jamaican Andell Cumberbatch (195-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. SPO Rouen’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Poitiers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. SPO Rouen at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Pont-de-Cheruy. SPO Rouen will play next round against strong Union Rennes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Poitiers will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Mulhouse on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked C’Chartres as it allowed them to take a leadership position. C’Chartres edged 8th ranked Mulhouse at home 73-71. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Guyanese forward Gide Noel (200-1993) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Michael Craion contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. C’Chartres’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac) answered with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for Mulhouse. C’Chartres have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Mulhouse lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mulhouse will play next round against Poitiers trying to get back on the winning streak. C’Chartres will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Caen on the road.
An interesting game where SO Maritime Boulogne (#5) beat host Vendee Challans (#6) 91-80 on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for Wendell Davis who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 assists. SO Maritime Boulogne’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Patrick Clerence responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne (4-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vendee Challans keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. SO Maritime Boulogne will meet at home Tours (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vendee Challans will play against Besancon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Caen was defeated by Vitre in a road game 59-51. Rennes beat Orchies at home 82-79. Le Havre lost to Loon-Plage on the opponent’s court 72-75. Rueil managed to outperform Andrezieux in a home game 65-57. Winless Lyon recorded a loss to Tours on the road 83-65. Toulouse was defeated by Besancon on its own court 78-84. Feurs CTC lost to undefeated Lorient in a road game 77-86.
The best stats of 7th round was 18 points and 12 rebounds by Luka Nikolic of Boulogne.

Poitiers – Rouen 85-82

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Vitre – Caen 59-51

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Vitre and 7th ranked Caen had identical 3-3 record. This time Vitre used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Caen 59-51 on Tuesday night. Vitre dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Caen’s 20. It was a great evening for point guard Louis Prolhac (177-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points. Forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) helped adding 10 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side power forward Mounir Bernaoui (203-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Parfait NJiba (199-1989) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vitre (4-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Caen lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Vitre will meet STB Le Havre (#6) on the road in the next round. Caen will play against the league’s leader C’Chartres and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caen: P.N’Jiba 12+5reb, M.Bernaoui 10+14reb+4ast, V.Lucas 7+4reb, J.Awich 5+2reb+1ast, R.El Amrani 4+3reb, F.Thibedore 3+1reb+2ast
Vitre: L.Prolhac 13+4reb+3ast, C.Jubenot 10+6reb+1ast, V.Fandelet 10+2reb, B.Hugo 8+2reb+5ast, H.Tom 8+3reb+2ast, T.Pothion 6+5reb+1ast

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Rennes – Orchies 82-79

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Union Rennes (4-3) edged at home 9th ranked Orchesien BC (2-5) 82-79 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Union Rennes forced 22 Orchesien BC turnovers. Union Rennes looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Lucas Fontaine (180-1996) helped adding 10 points and 5 assists. Union Rennes’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and swingman Joffrey Verbeke (195-1987) scored 10 points and 5 assists. Four Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. Union Rennes maintains third place with 4-3 record having just three points less than leader Pont-de-Cheruy, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Orchesien BC dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Union Rennes will meet league’s second-placed SPO Rouen on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Orchesien BC will play against Loon-Plage (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: A.Venckus 17+4reb+6ast, G.Duro 14+2reb+2ast, M.Benhamed 14+2reb, J.Verbeke 10+3reb+5ast, A.Rigaux 8+5reb+3ast, A.Prugnieres 7+4reb+1ast
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 28+6reb+2ast, G.Harvey 10+1reb+6ast, L.Fontaine 10+2reb+5ast, L.Behrend 8+8reb+1ast, E.Guillaume 7+7reb+2ast, J.Sclear 6+5reb+2ast

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Chartres – Mulhouse 73-71

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked C’Chartres as it allowed them to take a leadership position. C’Chartres edged 8th ranked Mulhouse at home 73-71. C’Chartres players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Guyanese forward Gide Noel (200-1993) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Icelandic forward Michael Craion (197-1989, college: ORU) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four C’Chartres players scored in double figures. C’Chartres’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac) answered with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Mulhouse. C’Chartres have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Mulhouse lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mulhouse will play next round against Poitiers trying to get back on the winning streak. C’Chartres will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Caen on the road.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: M.Benjamin 18+2reb+2ast, A.Dudit 14+2reb+4ast, F.Pouaveyoun 12+9reb+2ast, A.Falzon 9+12reb+5ast, F.Loubaki 8+2reb+5ast, V.Serrano 8+7reb
Chartres: G.Noel 16+5reb+4ast, M.Craion 14+7reb+2ast, V.Mukuna 11+4reb, Y.Siegwarth 10+3reb+6ast, D.Ugo 9+3reb+4ast, P.Bouloukouet 5+8reb+1ast

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Loon-Plage – Le Havre 75-72

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked STB Le Havre (3-4) was edged on the road by eighth ranked Loon-Plage (3-4) 75-72 on Tuesday. Loon-Plage made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Seraphin Saumont (200-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Antoine Rojewski (194-2000) helped adding 21 points. Loon-Plage’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Valentin Bigote (196-1992) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Loon-Plage moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated STB Le Havre. Loon-Plage will meet Orchesien BC (#10) in the next round. STB Le Havre will play against Vitre (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: S.Barro 19+6reb, V.Bigote 14+8reb+6ast, F.Thomas 11+3reb+6ast, D.Nseke Ebele 11+3reb+1ast, A.Da Silva 9+2reb+4ast, G.Louis 3+1reb
Loon-Plage: R.Antoine 21+3reb+1ast, F.Cissoko 13+6reb, D.Christopher 12+4reb+1ast, S.Saumont 11+9reb+6ast, P.Hannequin 9+3reb+6ast, R.Anderson Jr. 6+4reb+1ast

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Rueil – Andrezieux 65-57

Rather predictable result when second ranked Rueil (5-2) beat at home 5th ranked Andrezieux (3-4) 65-57 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for the former international forward Jean-Frederic Morency (200-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Matteo Legat (191-1996) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Rueil’s coach Denis Mettay used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) responded with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Louis Weber (186-1998) scored 8 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Rueil have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Andrezieux dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Rueil will meet Feurs CTC (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Andrezieux will play against Toulouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Andrezieux: H.Dumortier 14+4reb+1ast, J.Burrows 12+8reb+7ast, P.Diop 9+5reb+2ast, M.Diarra 8+3reb, L.Weber 8+7reb+7ast, H.Cosse 2+2reb
Rueil: M.Legat 15+7reb+1ast, J.Morency 14+6reb+3ast, F.Braga 8+7reb+2ast, A.Sumbry 8+5reb, W.Racine 7+3reb+3ast, S.Ricard 7+2reb+1ast

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Tours – Lyon 83-65

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Lyon (0-6) was defeated on the road by third ranked Tours (5-2) 83-65 on Tuesday. Tours made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Tours had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Congolese forward Rigo Edzata (203-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds. Center Thibault Daval-Braquet (210-1997) helped adding 10 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and power forward Thimotee Bazille (203-1999) scored 16 points. Five Tours and four Lyon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tours have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Lyon still closes the standings with six games lost. Tours will meet SO Maritime Boulogne (#4) in the next round. Lyon will play against the league’s leader Lorient (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Lyon: T.Bazille 16+3reb, S.Plaucoste 13+2reb+1ast, A.Levarity 11+16reb+2ast, D.Gana 10+3reb+2ast, P.Romain 6+3ast, T.Rey 5+2reb
Tours: R.Edzata 16+6reb+1ast, S.Suggs 12+2reb+2ast, P.Drouault 11+2reb+5ast, T.Daval-Braquet 10+6reb+2ast, J.Tchicamboud 10+5reb+3ast, V.Valentin 8+3ast

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Toulouse – Besancon 78-84

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Besancon (2-5) won against on the road 4th placed Toulouse (3-3) 84-78 on Tuesday. Besancon had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for power forward Guillaume Valayer (201-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200-1999) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Besancon players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Cedric Andre (202-1993) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Toulouse’s coach let to play eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Besancon moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Toulouse dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Besancon will meet at home higher ranked Vendee Challans (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against Andrezieux and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: V.Mopsus 23+7reb+7ast, C.Andre 11+7reb, O.Yao-Delon 9+1reb, T.Gottin 9+7reb, M.Kimbrough 9+2ast, S.Mekdad 5+2reb+4ast
Besancon: N.Knezevic 19+6reb+3ast, J.Boucaud 19+2reb+4ast, G.Valayer 18+10reb+3ast, M.Riley 14+10reb+3ast, F.Prenom 9+3reb+2ast, A.Elechi 3+5reb

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Lorient – Feurs CTC 86-77

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Feurs CTC (2-5) was defeated on the road by leader Lorient (7-0) 86-77 on Tuesday. Lorient looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Guinean point guard Ahmed Doumbia (195-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Kevin Mondesir (204-1991) helped adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Cameroonian power forward Franck Yangue (205-1990, agency: Inception Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Yanis Harrath (178-1998) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Four Feurs CTC players scored in double figures. Lorient have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Feurs CTC lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lorient will meet Lyon (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feurs CTC will play against the league’s second-placed Rueil and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Feurs CTC: H.Yanis 17+3reb+4ast, F.Yangue 14+11reb+2ast, C.Gurgey 11+1reb+2ast, E.Djedje 11+5reb, D.Archinard 10+2reb+9ast, J.Zero 7+3reb
Lorient: A.Doumbia 21+7reb+6ast, K.Mondesir 16+11reb+3ast, Q.Hanck 14+3reb+1ast, I.Djambo 9+6reb+4ast, A.Adala 7+5reb+2ast, I.Saounera 7+1reb+4ast

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Challans – Boulogne 80-91

An interesting game where SO Maritime Boulogne (#5) beat host Vendee Challans (#6) 91-80 on Tuesday evening. SO Maritime Boulogne looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Wendell Davis (197-1995, college: Ashland) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 assists. Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) helped adding 18 points and 12 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side power forward Patrick Clerence (204-1988) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Bahamas forward Radshad Davis (195-1996, college: FIU) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne (4-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vendee Challans keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. SO Maritime Boulogne will meet at home Tours (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vendee Challans will play against Besancon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Challans: P.Clerence 18+7reb+1ast, R.Davis 17+7reb+1ast, T.Desseignet 11+5reb+1ast, J.Bichard 9+4reb+3ast, J.Jones 7+3reb+1ast, M.Gosselin 6+2reb
Boulogne: W.Davis 27+3reb+6ast, M.Flosse 21+5reb, L.Nikolic 18+12reb+3ast, M.Gountas 8+3reb+2ast, T.Vincent 6+1reb+1ast, P.Truffert 5+3reb+2ast