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The most exciting game of round 12 in the NM1 took place in Tarbes. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Fougeres (6-6) to fourth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (8-4) 88-85 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Fougeres. Tarbes-Lourdes forced 20 Fougeres turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Fougeres helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was naturalized Guyanese Mike Joseph (203-1994) who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. Guinean center Mohamed Queta (208-1995) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) who recorded 24 points and 7 rebounds. Lourdes-Tarbes have a solid three-game winning streak. Tarbes-Lourdes moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Fougeres dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tarbes-Lourdes is looking forward to face Rennes (#6) on the road in the next round. Fougeres will play against Vitre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mulhouse (8-4) against eighth ranked Metz (5-6) on Friday night. Host Mulhouse was defeated by Metz in a tough game in Mulhouse 79-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mulhouse. It was a good game for Cameroonian forward Kevin Mbaitoubam (194-2000) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Moustapha Toure contributed with 21 points for the winners. Guard Fabio Milanese (192-2003) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds for Mulhouse. Mulhouse’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Metz have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Mulhouse at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Metz will play against Saint Vallier (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Mulhouse will play against Charleville (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quimper. First ranked Quimper UJAP faced 4th ranked Tours. Host Quimper UJAP (11-1) smashed guests from Tours (7-5) 101-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Tours. Worth to mention a great performance of Noah Burrell who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 assists. Quimper UJAP’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Tyron Minfir with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Quimper UJAP have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Loser Tours keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Quimper will meet at home Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tours will play against Challans (#9) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Vitre was defeated by Rennes in a road game 66-58. Pole France was beaten by Les Sables at home 49-59. Rennes lost to Levallois on the opponent’s court 73-88. Vitre outscored Toulouse in a home game 79-58. Lorient managed to beat Angers on the road 83-77. Challans crushed Poissy on its own court 94-75. Feurs was beaten by Orchies in a road game 80-70. Saint Vallier lost to Besancon at home 59-72. Lyon unfortunately lost to Boulogne on the opponent’s court 65-74. Le Havre managed to beat Berck in a home game 88-83. Orchies defeated Avignon/Pontet on the road 85-76. Feurs beat SCABB on its own court 81-74. Loon-Plage lost to Charleville in a road game 71-83.
The best stats of 12th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Eliot Thillier of Rennes.

Rennes – Vitre 66-58

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Vitre (6-6) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Union Rennes (6-6) 66-58 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Eliot Thillier (188-2002) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) who added 4 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Sahel Mouhri (197-2004) with 12 points and forward Vincent Fandelet (199-1992) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rennes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Vitre. Rennes will meet at home league’s second-placed Tarbes-Lourdes in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vitre will play against Fougeres (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rennes: J.Sclear 16+1reb+1ast, E.Thillier 15+7reb+2ast, P.Billong 14+2reb+2ast, I.Cadiau 7+5reb, L.Fontaine 4+3reb+4ast, C.Sekou-Conde 4+11reb+3ast
Vitre: S.Mouhri 12+3reb+1ast, V.Fandelet 8+5reb+1ast, A.Mensah 8+1reb+3ast, Y.Mendy 7+5reb+1ast, D.Gassaud 6+4reb+2ast, B.Sylla 6+6reb+1ast

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Group A

Pole France – Les Sables 49-59

No shocking result in a game in Paris where twelfth ranked Les Sables (5-7) defeated 14th ranked Pole France (2-10) 59-49 on Friday. Les Sables outrebounded Pole France 43-29 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Christopher Manerlax (204-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and forward Thomas Klein (201-2002) who added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Les Sables players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Nathan Soliman (204-2009) with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Noa Kouakou-Heugue (206-2007) scored 7 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Les Sables moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Pole France keeps the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Avignon/Pontet. Les Sables will meet at home higher ranked Levallois (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Pole France will play against the league’s leader Quimper (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: L.Prolhac 12+4reb+3ast, L.Martel 11+4reb, T.Klein 10+6reb+4ast, C.Manerlax 10+10reb+2ast, N.Goudou-Sinha 7+2reb+2ast, G.Lessort 6+6reb+2ast
Pole France: Y.Masdieu-Reynaert 9+2reb+3ast, H.Moukouri 9+5reb, N.Soliman 9+6reb, N.Kouakou-Heugue 7+5reb+2ast, Y.Allard 5+3reb, A.Junior-Elouma 3+1reb+3ast

gschID: 1194385

Levallois – Rennes 88-73

Very expected game in Levallois where 9th ranked Union Rennes (6-6) was defeated by third ranked Metropolitans (8-4) 88-73 on Friday. Levallois made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Christian Nelson (200-2000) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Kevin Thalien (190-1992) who added 20 points and 13 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Eliot Thillier (188-2002) with 14 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Paul Billong (193-2001) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Rennes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levallois moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Rennes lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Levallois will meet Les Sables (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rennes will play against the league’s second-placed Tarbes-Lourdes (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Levallois: C.Nelson 28+8reb+1ast, K.Thalien 20+3reb+13ast, S.Stansbury 14+7reb+3ast, S.Balayera 9+2reb, P.Clerence 7+4reb+1ast, B.Tackamoud 6+1reb
Rennes: E.Thillier 14+4reb+4ast, C.Sekou-Conde 14+3reb+1ast, P.Billong 11+5reb+3ast, M.Haidara 10+6reb+1ast, J.Ngufor 7+1reb+1ast, J.Sclear 6+1reb+4ast

gschID: 1194386

Tarbes-Lourdes – Fougeres 88-85

gschID: 1194387

Vitre – Toulouse 79-58

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Vitre and 10th ranked Toulouse had identical 5-6 record. This time Vitre used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Toulouse 79-58 on Friday night. They outrebounded Toulouse 36-20 including 25 on the defensive glass. Vitre looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Yannis Mendy (203-1996, college: RMU) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds and David Gassaud (201-2001) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Vitre players scored in double figures. Vitre’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-American forward Willesley Butler (203-1996, college: UAB) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Alexandre Aygalenq (187-1997) scored 14 points. Vitre maintains sixth position with 6-6 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Toulouse lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Vitre will meet Fougeres (#8) on the road in the next round. Toulouse will play against Angers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: D.Gassaud 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Mendy 13+7reb+3ast, E.Le Carour 11+4reb+1ast, B.Sylla 10+2reb+2ast, N.Calabre 7+1reb+10ast, A.Mensah 7+2ast
Toulouse: W.Butler 15+10reb+1ast, A.Aygalenq 14+1reb+1ast, D.Ona Embo 9+1reb+4ast, C.Jean 7+2reb+2ast, D.Gana 6+2reb+1ast, T.Brice 4+3ast

gschID: 1194388

Angers – Lorient 77-83

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Etoile Angers (4-8) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Lorient (7-5) 83-77 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Valentin Vitale-Boiteux (187-2001) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Matthieu Robin (184-1992) who added 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Lorient players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Eddy Djedje (197-1995) scored 11 points. Etoile Angers’ coach tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Lorient moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Etoile Angers keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lorient will meet Poissy (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Angers will play against Toulouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lorient: B.Dohou 16+2reb+3ast, K.Franceschi 15+2reb+2ast, A.Sclear 13+5reb, W.Williams 12+2reb, V.Vitale-Boiteux 12+5reb+4ast, H.Gueye 6+2reb
Angers: L.Veraghe 21+8reb+4ast, J.Ross 14+2ast, E.Djedje 11+4reb+2ast, B.Oger 9+6reb+1ast, Q.Ruel 7+4reb+3ast, V.Serrano 6+5reb

gschID: 1194389

Challans – Poissy 94-75

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Vendee Challans (6-6) outleveled at home 13th ranked Poissy (3-9) 94-75 on Friday. Challans made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Challans looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Warren Racine (188-1995) who added 16 points during the contest. Five Vendee Challans players scored in double figures. Vendee Challans’ coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was swingman Olivier Yao-Delon (194-1995) with 24 points and Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Challans moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Poissy lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Challans will meet higher ranked Tours (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Poissy will play against Lorient (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Challans: L.Nikolic 23+12reb+6ast, W.Racine 16+2reb+3ast, C.Morel 13+4reb+2ast, R.Haynes 13+1reb+2ast, G.Berchel 10+5reb+1ast, A.Prugnieres 10+5reb+3ast
Poissy: O.Yao-Delon 24+3reb, V.Joaquim 17+8reb+2ast, K.Cham 9+4reb+5ast, S.Michineau 8+1reb+5ast, M.Da Silva 7+3reb+1ast, K.Closson 5+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1194390

Quimper – Tours 101-77

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quimper. First ranked Quimper UJAP faced 4th ranked Tours. Host Quimper UJAP (11-1) smashed guests from Tours (7-5) 101-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Tours. Quimper made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Tours‘ players. Worth to mention a great performance of Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 assists and American swingman Jamar Abrams (201-1989, college: ECU, agency: Inception Sports) who added 23 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. Four Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. Quimper UJAP’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Tyron Minfir (197-2002) with 20 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Theo Leon (180-1992) scored 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Quimper UJAP have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Loser Tours keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Quimper will meet at home Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tours will play against Challans (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimper: J.Abrams 23+1reb+1ast, N.Burrell 23+1reb+8ast, A.Wallez 12+3reb, M.Milovanovic 10+5reb+1ast, H.Dumortier 10+2reb+5ast, A.Dudit 8+4reb+5ast
Tours: T.Minfir 20+5reb+1ast, T.Leon 19+2reb+2ast, C.Turner 14+4reb+3ast, P.Drouault 7+2reb, A.Kader Sylla 7+4reb+2ast, H.Bequignon 6+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1194391

Group B

Orchies – Feurs 80-70

There was no surprise in Orchies where 8th ranked Feurs (5-7) was defeated by fourth ranked Orchesien BC (8-4) 80-70 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of DR Congolese forward Patrick Mwamba (201-1999, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Thomas Hanquiez (203-2001) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Deontaye Buskey (185, college: Charleston So.) with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Feurs players scored in double figures. Orchies moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Feurs keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Orchies will meet SCABB (#5) in the next round. Feurs will play against Loon-Plage and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: P.Mwamba 15+8reb+2ast, T.Hanquiez 14+7reb+2ast, I.Mintogo 11+1reb+4ast, J.Burton 9+10reb+2ast, G.Gessat 8+3reb+1ast, A.Tyberghien 8+4reb+2ast
Feurs: D.Buskey 14+6reb+4ast, B.Coudray 13+5reb+4ast, A.Spinali 11+2reb+1ast, C.Nkaloulou 10+6reb, R.Djasrambaye 8+4reb, M.Radnic 5+2reb

gschID: 1194566

Mulhouse – Metz 79-86

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mulhouse (8-4) against eighth ranked Metz (5-6) on Friday night. Host Mulhouse was defeated by Metz in a tough game in Mulhouse 79-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mulhouse. Metz players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for Cameroonian forward Kevin Mbaitoubam (194-2000) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Moustapha Toure (202-2002) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Guard Fabio Milanese (192-2003) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Mulhouse. Mulhouse’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Metz have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Mulhouse at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Metz will play against Saint Vallier (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Mulhouse will play against Charleville (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Metz: M.Toure 21+4reb+1ast, K.Mbaitoubam 19+9reb, A.Karolak 18+2reb+2ast, V.Pourchot 9+4reb+1ast, A.Smith 8, S.Mevegue 6+4reb+1ast
Mulhouse: F.Milanese 18+5reb+3ast, V.Ilic 13+4reb+3ast, V.Mukuna 10+8reb, A.Tawredu 9+2reb+1ast, K.Incredule 7+7reb+7ast, D.Mbaye 6+4reb

gschID: 1194567

Saint Vallier – Besancon 59-72

There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Besancon (4-8) defeated on the road 10th ranked Saint Vallier (4-8) 72-59 on Friday. Besancon outrebounded Saint Vallier 48-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Ange Djedje (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) who added 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Besancon players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard Jazzmarr Ferguson (185-1989, college: IU Southeast) scored 10 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Besancon moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Saint Vallier. Saint Vallier lost fourth consecutive game. Besancon will meet at home league’s second-placed Boulogne in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Saint Vallier will play against Metz (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Besancon: C.Jubenot 15+11reb+1ast, I.Pouye 14+5reb+1ast, A.Djedje 11+14reb+3ast, B.Kovac 11+5reb+1ast, I.Saounera 10+5reb+1ast, A.Falzon 6+1reb+3ast
Saint Vallier: J.Burrows 14+11reb+2ast, J.Ferguson 10+1reb+6ast, J.Boucaud 9+2reb+1ast, J.Degre 8+3reb+2ast, K.Ezzeddine 6+4reb, N.Pineau 5+1reb

gschID: 1194568

Boulogne – Lyon 74-65

Rather expected game in Boulogne-sur-Mer where 5th ranked Lyon (7-5) was defeated by second ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (9-3) 74-65 on Tuesday. Boulogne made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game, while Lyon only scored four points from the stripe. Boulogne forced 19 Lyon turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Maydden Nnah-Ndong (193-2000) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and swingman Nolan Kingue (195-2003) who added 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Adam Atamna (190-2007) with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Maxime Semelet (199-2002) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Lyon’s coach Philippe Herve tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. SO Maritime Boulogne have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-3 record behind leader Quimper. Loser Lyon dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Boulogne will meet Besancon (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Lyon will play against the league’s leader Le Havre (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: M.Nnah-Ndong 21+5reb+4ast, V.Diallo 10+4reb+1ast, N.Kingue 9+8reb, M.Adams-Woods 9+4reb+3ast, J.Seymour 8+2reb+1ast, J.Hyacinthe 6+1reb+2ast
Lyon: A.Atamna 11+7reb+3ast, M.Semelet 10+5reb+2ast, O.Gudul 9+2reb, N.Manet 8+2reb+1ast, D.Nunn 6+2reb+6ast, B.Albert 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1194569

Le Havre – Berck 88-83

Very predictable result when first ranked STB Le Havre (10-1) beat at home 12th ranked Berck (4-8) 88-83 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Le Havre looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 assists and Congolese power forward Earvine Bassoumba (205-1996) who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Sya Plaucoste (193-2001) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. STB Le Havre have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Berck lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Le Havre will meet Lyon (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Berck will play against Avignon/Pontet (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: T.Desseignet 16+1reb+5ast, E.Bassoumba 15+5reb+2ast, W.Mensah 14+2reb+2ast, M.Ndoye 12+3reb+2ast, K.Wright 10+5reb+2ast, J.Awich 9+5reb+5ast
Berck: M.Dadiet 23+8reb+4ast, S.Plaucoste 18+2reb+4ast, G.Paumier 12+5reb+1ast, L.Weber 12+5reb+2ast, M.Kwedi 8+3reb+6ast, A.Henocq 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1194570

Avignon/Pontet – Orchies 76-85

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Avignon/Pontet (2-10) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Orchesien BC (8-4) 85-76 on Friday. Orchies forced 20 Avignon/Pontet turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Joe Burton (202-1990, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Thomas Hanquiez (203-2001) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. Four Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Austin Rasolonjatovo (186-2001) with 20 points and 6 assists and guard Theo Rey (194-2000) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Orchies moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Avignon/Pontet keeps the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Pole France. Orchies will meet SCABB (#5) in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will play against Berck (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orchies: T.Hanquiez 19+5reb+2ast, J.Burton 17+11reb+5ast, R.Lobreau-Bikindou 12+1reb, I.Mintogo 12+4reb+3ast, P.Mwamba 11+2reb+1ast, A.Tyberghien 7+3ast
Avignon/Pontet: A.Rasolonjatovo 20+3reb+6ast, T.Rey 15+2reb+5ast, N.Cece 12+4reb+1ast, V.Ateba 9+1reb+2ast, B.Cissoko 7+4reb+2ast, A.Sy 7+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1194571

Feurs – SCABB 81-74

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Feurs (5-7) won against at home higher ranked Andrezieux (7-5) 81-74 on Friday. Feurs forced 20 SCABB turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Deontaye Buskey (185, college: Charleston So.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and DR Congolese forward Charles Nkaloulou (200-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Feurs players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Mahes Montout (185-2000) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Ludovic Dufeal (203, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 17 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Andrezieux’s coach tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Feurs have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 5-7 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Andrezieux keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Feurs will meet Loon-Plage (#10) on the road in the next round. SCABB will play against Orchies (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Feurs: D.Buskey 22+3reb+3ast, A.Spinali 13+3reb+2ast, C.Nkaloulou 12+7reb, B.Coudray 10+1reb+2ast, D.Archinard 9+1reb+3ast, R.Djasrambaye 6+2reb+1ast
SCABB: L.Dufeal 17+2reb+1ast, M.Montout 16+5reb+3ast, T.Bouteille 14+4reb+2ast, H.Cucherat 8+1reb+1ast, M.Sow 6+3reb+1ast, M.Sidibe 6+6reb+1ast

gschID: 1194572

Charleville – Loon-Plage 83-71

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Loon-Plage (5-7) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Charleville-Mezieres (5-7) 83-71 on Friday. Charleville looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and center Jonathan Mkamba (-1999) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Charleville-Mezieres players scored in double figures. Charleville-Mezieres’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Seraphin Saumont (200-1994) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Charleville moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Loon-Plage. Loon-Plage lost fourth consecutive game. Charleville will meet at home higher ranked Mulhouse (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Loon-Plage will play against Feurs (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Charleville: J.Mkamba 17+6reb+3ast, R.Malonga 16+7reb+7ast, M.Courtois 12+2reb+3ast, F.Davidson 10+4reb+1ast, A.Auburtin 8+3reb+3ast, N.Kovanusic 8+3reb+3ast
Loon-Plage: J.Robertson 19+5reb+2ast, S.Saumont 14+8reb+1ast, W.Hairabetian 10+4reb+3ast, Y.Nkombou 8+5reb+2ast, V.Fauche 6+3reb+1ast, P.Duwiquet 6+1reb