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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Orchesien BC (6-2) on the court of fourth ranked Mulhouse on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Mulhouse 89-71. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Orchesien BC. Mulhouse outrebounded Orchies 48-22 including a 21-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard Trevon Faulkner (193-2000, college: NKU) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Fabio Milanese (192-2003) helped adding 14 points and 4 assists. Mulhouse’s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Belgian Igor Mintogo (193-1999) responded with 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Mulhouse maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Orchies at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Challans. Ninth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (4-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Vendee Challans (4-3) 85-84 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vendee Challans. It was an exceptional evening for forward Niels Pharose (199-1999) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Augustinas Venckus accounted for 20 points. Forward Anthony Prugnieres (200-1992) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Challans in the defeat. Tarbes-Lourdes moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Challans. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Poissy (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Challans will play against Vitre (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Metropolitans (4-3) against seventh ranked Lorient (4-3) on Friday night. Visiting Metropolitans was crushed by Lorient in Lorient 90-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metropolitans. Michael Henry fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Samba Balayera produced 24 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lorient moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Levallois. Lorient will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Levallois will play against Toulouse (#6) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Fougeres was destroyed by Tours on the opponent’s court 83-60. Poissy unfortunately lost to Les Sables in a home game 104-105. Pole France was rolled over Tours on the road 71-107. Toulouse was crushed by Rennes on its own court 52-83. Quimper beat Fougeres in a road game 87-79. Angers won against Vitre at home 69-54. Metz was outscored by SCABB on the opponent’s court 97-76. Loon-Plage recorded a loss to Mulhouse in a home game 68-83. Besancon was crushed by Berck on the road 81-54. Lyon smashed Charleville on its own court 86-65. Le Havre destroyed Avignon/Pontet in a road game 84-58. Feurs managed to outperform Boulogne at home 70-60. Saint Vallier recorded a loss to Orchies on the opponent’s court 81-67. Berck defeated Feurs in a home game 80-70. Avignon/Pontet was beaten by Charleville on the road 100-90.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists by Rosaire Malonga of Charleville.

Group A

Tours – Fougeres 83-60

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Fougeres (3-4) was crushed on the road by twelfth ranked Tours (3-4) 83-60 on Tuesday. American Bernie Andre (198-1997, college: UT Martin) fired 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Tours players scored in double figures. Senegalese Moustapha Diop (206-2003) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and Michel Nsimba (199-1993) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tours moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Fougeres. Fougeres lost third consecutive game. Tours will meet Les Sables (#10) in the next round. Fougeres will play against the league’s second-placed Rennes having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tours: H.Bequignon 15+1ast, B.Andre 13+5reb+1ast, F.Paschal 12+5reb+2ast, T.Minfir 10+5reb+1ast, E.Bourgade 10+4reb+1ast, C.Turner 8+6reb+5ast
Fougeres: M.Diop 13+5reb, K.Bichard 10+2reb, M.Choplin 9+1reb+2ast, E.Koumba 8+3reb+1ast, J.Gibey 6+2reb+1ast, M.Nsimba 6+8reb

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Poissy – Les Sables 104-105

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Les Sables (3-4) edged on the road 8th ranked Poissy (3-4) 105-104 on Friday. Les Sables made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Poissy turnovers and outrebounded them 54-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. Naturalized Congolese Jean-Michel Mipoka (198-1985) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Les Sables’ coach Francois Sence allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and Lithuanian guard Kevin Cham (185-1998) added 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Les Sables moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Poissy. Les Sables will meet at home Tours (#8) in the next round. Poissy will play against Tarbes-Lourdes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: J.Mipoka 24+12reb+3ast, B.Maughmer 18+5reb+5ast, L.Prolhac 16+4reb+2ast, L.Martel 14+4reb+1ast, G.Lessort 12+9reb+1ast, J.Bado 7+4reb
Poissy: V.Joaquim 26+13reb+2ast, K.Cham 23+6reb+7ast, O.Yao-Delon 16+3reb+3ast, K.Closson 12+6reb+5ast, S.Michineau 10+3reb+2ast, J.Durand 10+1reb+3ast

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Tours – Pole France 107-71

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Pole France (1-6) was rolled over on the road by twelfth ranked Tours (3-4) 107-71 on Friday. Tours dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Pole France‘s 34 and made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Tours looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Pole France‘s players. Power forward Fabien Paschal (205-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Tyron Minfir (197-2002) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Hugo Moukouri (205-2008) produced 11 points and 7 rebounds and forward Meissa Faye (198-2007) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Five Pole France players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tours moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Pole France lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with six games lost. Tours will meet Les Sables (#10) in the next round. Pole France will play against Lorient (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tours: F.Paschal 29+11reb, T.Minfir 16+5reb+2ast, H.Bequignon 13+2ast, B.Andre 13+2reb+1ast, A.Kader Sylla 9+10reb+3ast, E.Bourgade 8+2ast
Pole France: M.Faye 12+4reb, H.Moukouri 11+7reb, Y.Allard 10+3reb+2ast, N.Soliman 10+2reb, N.Kouakou-Heugue 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Masdieu-Reynaert 7+1reb+2ast

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Toulouse – Rennes 52-83

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Union Rennes (4-2) outscored on the road 4th placed Toulouse (4-3) 83-52 on Friday. Union Rennes moved-up to second place. Loser Toulouse dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Rennes will meet at home Fougeres (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toulouse will play against Levallois (#7) and hope to secure a win.

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Fougeres – Quimper 79-87

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Fougeres (3-4) was defeated at home by first ranked Quimper UJAP (6-1) 87-79 on Saturday. Quimper made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Quimper especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Point guard Antoine Dudit (181-1997) fired 23 points and 4 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winners. Guard Benoit Injai (186-1997) chipped in 21 points. Four Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. Mali center Cheick Soumaoro (205-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and point guard Maxime Choplin (180-1992) added 16 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quimper maintains first place with 6-1 record. Fougeres lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Quimper will meet at home Angers (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fougeres will play against the league’s second-placed Rennes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimper: A.Dudit 23+2reb+4ast, B.Injai 21+4reb, J.Abrams 15+6reb+2ast, M.Milovanovic 12+7reb, F.Loubaki 6+2reb+2ast, L.Thevenard 6+4reb
Fougeres: C.Soumaoro 18+10reb+1ast, M.Choplin 16+1reb+5ast, J.Gibey 14+3reb+1ast, K.Bichard 8+3ast, A.Thomas 5+3reb, M.Nsimba 5+3reb

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Angers – Vitre 69-54

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Etoile Angers (3-4) won against at home 10th ranked Vitre (2-4) 69-54 on Friday. Angers made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Vitre turnovers. American point guard Jacoby Ross (178-1997, college: Lindenwood) fired 16 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Eddy Djedje (197-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Ross is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Etoile Angers players scored in double figures. David Gassaud (201-2001) produced 9 points and 6 rebounds and forward Vincent Fandelet (199-1992) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Vitre’s coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Angers moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Vitre dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Metz. Angers will meet league’s leader Quimper on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vitre will play against Challans (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angers: J.Ross 16+4reb+5ast, E.Djedje 13+10reb+1ast, L.Veraghe 13+3reb+2ast, Y.Harrath 12+3ast, B.Mondesir 5+1reb, N.Guillaume 4+6reb
Vitre: A.Racine 9+1reb, D.Gassaud 9+6reb+2ast, V.Fandelet 9+4reb+1ast, S.Mouhri 7+4reb+1ast, N.Calabre 6+1reb+4ast, L.Alix 5+2reb

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Challans – Tarbes-Lourdes 84-85

Important game to mention about took place in Challans. Ninth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (4-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Vendee Challans (4-3) 85-84 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vendee Challans. Tarbes-Lourdes players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Challans‘ players. It was an exceptional evening for forward Niels Pharose (199-1999) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Forward Anthony Prugnieres (200-1992) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) added 16 points respectively for Challans in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tarbes-Lourdes moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Challans. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Poissy (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Challans will play against Vitre (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tarbes-Lourdes: A.Venckus 20+2reb+3ast, M.Joseph 14+6reb, N.Pharose 14+9reb+7ast, T.Badiane 13+3reb+1ast, F.Ateba 12+7reb+3ast, M.Chambre 10+2reb+6ast
Challans: A.Prugnieres 16+9reb+1ast, R.Haynes 16+4reb+3ast, L.Nikolic 12+4reb+4ast, J.Bichard 12+4reb+4ast, G.Berchel 10+5reb+1ast, G.Bengaber 7+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1194355

Lorient – Levallois 90-68

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Metropolitans (4-3) against seventh ranked Lorient (4-3) on Friday night. Visiting Metropolitans was crushed by Lorient in Lorient 90-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metropolitans. Lorient forced 19 Levallois turnovers. Strangely Levallois outrebounded Lorient 38-26 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Jamaican center Warren Williams (206-1998, college: Hofstra) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Lorient players scored in double figures. Naturalized Mali swingman Samba Balayera (195-1996) produced 24 points and power forward Patrick Clerence (204-1988) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lorient moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Levallois. Lorient will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Levallois will play against Toulouse (#6) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Lorient: M.Henry 16+5reb+7ast, K.Franceschi 16+1reb+1ast, W.Williams 13+6reb+1ast, K.Mondesir 12+1reb+1ast, M.Robin 9+5reb+5ast, B.Dohou 8+1reb+1ast
Levallois: S.Balayera 24+2reb+1ast, P.Clerence 12+5reb+6ast, S.Stansbury 10+6reb+2ast, D.Amarh 7+5reb, J.Garbin 6+1reb+3ast, K.Thalien 3+5reb+1ast

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Group B

SCABB – Metz 97-76

Very expected game when 11th ranked Metz (2-4) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Andrezieux (5-2) 97-76 on Friday. SCABB dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Metz‘s 28. SCABB looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Theo Bouteille (192-1997) fired 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Alexis Ville (200-1998) chipped in 20 points. Romain Dardaine (200-1988) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alexandre Karolak (192-1995) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Four Metz players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Andrezieux have an impressive series of five victories in a row. SCABB moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Metz keeps the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Vitre. SCABB will meet Boulogne (#7) in the next round. Metz will play against Loon-Plage (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SCABB: A.Ville 20+1reb, T.Bouteille 17+3reb+5ast, H.Cucherat 14+1reb+2ast, M.Sow 9+5reb, A.Alain 9+2reb+6ast, L.Dufeal 8+7reb+6ast
Metz: A.Karolak 19+2ast, R.Dardaine 17+7reb+2ast, A.Smith 10+4reb+1ast, V.Pourchot 10+5reb+1ast, K.Kaly 10+3ast, E.Ory 6+4reb+7ast

gschID: 1194532

Loon-Plage – Mulhouse 68-83

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Mulhouse (5-3) defeated on the road their close opponent Loon-Plage (4-3) 83-68 on Friday. Mulhouse made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Mulhouse outrebounded Loon-Plage 43-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Naturalized Congolese center Valentin Mukuna (207-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Mulhouse players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate) produced 17 points and 4 assists and point guard Hugo Desseignet (175-2003) added 11 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mulhouse maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Loser Loon-Plage dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Mulhouse will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Loon-Plage will play against Metz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: V.Ilic 20+10reb+1ast, V.Mukuna 15+13reb, T.Faulkner 14+1reb+5ast, K.Incredule 13+2reb+3ast, M.Thiam 8+5reb, F.Milanese 8+3reb+7ast
Loon-Plage: J.Robertson 17+2reb+4ast, H.Desseignet 11+3reb+8ast, P.Duwiquet 11+3reb+1ast, M.Flosse 9+6reb, S.Saumont 9+1reb+1ast, H.Boumpoutou 7+2reb+1ast

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Berck – Besancon 81-54

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Berck and 7th ranked Besancon had identical 3-3 record. This time Berck used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Besancon 81-54 on Saturday night. Berck made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Louis Weber (186-1998) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Berck players scored in double figures. Berck’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and Luxembourg forward Ben Kovac (196-2000) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Berck (4-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Besancon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Berck will meet Saint Vallier (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Besancon will play against Lyon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Berck: G.Paumier 18+10reb+1ast, M.Dadiet 13+5reb+2ast, S.Plaucoste 13+2reb+1ast, L.Weber 12+6reb+9ast, M.Kwedi 10+2reb+2ast, A.Henocq 7+5reb+3ast
Besancon: B.Kovac 15+5reb+1ast, C.Jubenot 13+9reb, T.Boyer 6+7reb+2ast, C.Eliezer-Vanerot 6+2reb, A.Falzon 4+4reb+4ast, I.Pouye 4+3ast

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Lyon – Charleville 86-65

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Lyon (4-3) outscored at home 14th ranked Charleville-Mezieres (2-6) 86-65 on Friday. Lyon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Charleville-Mezieres‘s 32. Lyon forced 20 Charleville turnovers and outrebounded them 49-27 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Anthony Martinez (185-2004) fired 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Noah Manet (194-2004) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Lyon players scored in double figures. Center Jonathan Mkamba (-1999) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Martin Courtois (191-1997) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lyon moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Charleville dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. Lyon will meet Besancon (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Charleville will play against Avignon/Pontet (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lyon: A.Martinez 21+3reb+4ast, A.Atamna 12+3reb+1ast, M.Semelet 12+4reb, B.Albert 11+7reb+2ast, N.Manet 10+7reb+4ast, J.Zero 8+6reb+1ast
Charleville: M.Courtois 15+1reb+3ast, J.Mkamba 14+6reb, P.Kieger 9+2reb+2ast, A.Auburtin 8+7reb+1ast, N.Kovanusic 8+5reb, L.Depaix 4+1reb+2ast

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Avignon/Pontet – Le Havre 58-84

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Avignon/Pontet (1-7) was outplayed at home by second ranked STB Le Havre (5-1) 84-58 on Friday. Le Havre dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Avignon/Pontet‘s 32. Le Havre looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Le Havre made 10 blocks. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Congolese power forward Earvine Bassoumba (205-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Five STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. Nelson Cece (200-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Avignon/Pontet’s coach Joachim Duthe gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Le Havre maintains second place with 5-1 record behind leader Orchies. Avignon/Pontet lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Le Havre will meet at home Feurs (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avignon/Pontet will play against Charleville and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: W.Mensah 15+3reb+5ast, L.Sambe 14+1reb+1ast, E.Bassoumba 11+12reb+1ast, M.Ndoye 10+7reb+6ast, J.Awich 10+11reb+5ast, Z.Nebot 9+2reb
Avignon/Pontet: B.Cissoko 15+2reb, N.Cece 13+11reb+6ast, A.Rasolonjatovo 9+3reb+2ast, A.Sy 8+11reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 5+3reb, N.Yahiatene 4+1ast

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Feurs – Boulogne 70-60

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Feurs (2-5) won against at home 4th placed SO Maritime Boulogne (4-3) 70-60 on Friday. Feurs looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) fired 6 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Anthony Spinali (194-1997) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Maydden Nnah-Ndong (193-2000) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and the former international Garry Chathuant (195-1983) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Feurs maintains twelfth place with 2-5 record. Loser SO Maritime Boulogne dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Feurs will meet league’s second-placed Le Havre on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boulogne will play against SCABB having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Feurs: M.Bouhmama 13+7reb, D.Buskey 13+3ast, A.Spinali 11+7reb+2ast, C.Nkaloulou 8+2reb, M.Diarra 7+5reb+1ast, B.Coudray 6+10reb+7ast
Boulogne: G.Chathuant 17+3reb+1ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 13+5reb+6ast, N.Kingue 8+8reb, J.Seymour 8+5reb, V.Diallo 6+6reb+1ast, V.Maury 4+3reb+6ast

gschID: 1194537

Orchies – Saint Vallier 81-67

Very expected game in Orchies where 6th ranked Saint Vallier (3-4) was defeated by first ranked Orchesien BC (6-2) 81-67 on Saturday. Orchies forced 19 Saint Vallier turnovers. American power forward Joe Burton (202-1990, college: Oregon St.) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Thomas Hanquiez (203-2001) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. Naturalized Swiss power forward David Ramseyer (202-1987) produced 11 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Jerome Cazenobe (204-1989) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Orchesien BC have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Orchies maintains first place with 6-2 record. Loser Saint Vallier dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Orchies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Saint Vallier will play against Berck (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: T.Hanquiez 23+5reb, J.Burton 14+11reb+4ast, Y.Blanc 12+3reb+5ast, L.Rucklin 11+4reb+5ast, P.Mwamba 7+1reb+2ast, I.Mintogo 6+6reb+2ast
Saint Vallier: J.Cazenobe 11+7reb, D.Ramseyer 11+6reb+3ast, J.Boucaud 10+3ast, N.Pineau 8+7reb, J.Ferguson 7+4reb+2ast, J.Degre 7+6reb+2ast

gschID: 1194538

Mulhouse – Orchies 89-71

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Berck – Feurs 80-70

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Berck (4-3) defeated at home 12th ranked Feurs (2-5) 80-70 on Wednesday. Berck looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Sya Plaucoste (193-2001) chipped in 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Berck’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized Mali center Moustapha Diarra (205-1987, college: USF) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Feurs players scored in double figures. Berck moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Feurs keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. Berck will meet Saint Vallier (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feurs will play against the league’s second-placed Le Havre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Berck: S.Plaucoste 21+2reb+1ast, M.Dadiet 19+6reb+3ast, G.Paumier 11+9reb+2ast, L.Weber 9+5reb+7ast, A.Henocq 8+2reb+3ast, H.Marin-Birkener 6+3reb+1ast
Feurs: M.Diarra 16+7reb+2ast, D.Buskey 13+3reb+1ast, C.Nkaloulou 12+10reb, B.Coudray 11+9reb+3ast, M.Bouhmama 8+4reb+1ast, D.Archinard 5+3reb+4ast

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Charleville – Avignon/Pontet 100-90

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Charleville-Mezieres and 13th ranked Avignon/Pontet had identical 1-6 record. This time Charleville-Mezieres used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Avignon 100-90 on Wednesday night. Charleville forced 19 Avignon/Pontet turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Charleville looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) fired a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Swingman Pierre-Baptiste Kieger (197-1992) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Charleville-Mezieres’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Nelson Cece (200-2002) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds and Vincent Ateba (195-1985, college: MSSU) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Four Avignon/Pontet players scored in double figures. Charleville (2-6) moved-up to thirteenth place. Avignon/Pontet lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Charleville will again meet at home Avignon/Pontet (#14) in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Charleville: R.Malonga 23+10reb+12ast, M.Courtois 14+1reb+2ast, P.Kieger 12+5reb+1ast, F.Davidson 11+3reb, J.Clet 11+1ast, A.Auburtin 7+7reb+1ast
Avignon/Pontet: N.Cece 28+8reb+1ast, V.Ateba 20+3reb+1ast, A.Rasolonjatovo 12+4reb+5ast, B.Cissoko 12+5reb+3ast, V.Meite 6+2ast, A.Sy 5+9reb+5ast