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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 Quimper UJAP (15-2) on the court of fourth ranked Vendee Challans on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Vendee Challans 77-68. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Quimper UJAP. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Forward Clement Morel (195-2000) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 steals for the winners and Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds. Lucas Thevenard (203-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vendee Challans (11-6) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Orchies. Quimper at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Challans is looking forward to face Pole France (#14) in Paris in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quimper will play at home against Lorient (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Seventh-ranked Saint Vallier (8-9) gave a tough game to first ranked STB Le Havre (13-3). STB Le Havre managed to secure only one-point victory 79-78. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Saint Vallier. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) nailed 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Keith Wright accounted for 9 points and 8 rebounds. STB Le Havre’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Sasha Derradji came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for Saint Vallier in the defeat. Le Havre maintains first place with 13-3 record. Saint Vallier at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Le Havre will play against Boulogne (#4) in Boulogne-sur-Mer in the next round. Saint Vallier will play at home against Avignon/Pontet and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Andrezieux between Andrezieux and Lyon. Second ranked Andrezieux (12-5) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Lyon (9-8). Andrezieux managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Theo Bouteille who scored 25 points. Darhius Nunn produced 19 points and 6 assists for the guests. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Andrezieux. SCABB maintains second place with 12-5 record behind leader Quimper. Lyon lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Vitre and Lorient. SCABB will meet Besancon (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lyon will play against Loon-Plage and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Pole France lost to Angers on the opponent’s court 78-83. Vitre managed to outperform Levallois in a home game 76-72. Toulouse managed to beat Lorient on the road 66-63. Poissy was defeated by Fougeres on its own court 76-87. Rennes was smashed by Tours in a road game 114-92. Tarbes-Lourdes won against Les Sables at home 81-75. Mulhouse managed to outperform Avignon/Pontet on the opponent’s court 80-76. Orchies managed to beat Berck in a home game 78-72. Besancon defeated Loon-Plage on the road 74-70. Boulogne was beaten by Metz on its own court 74-80. Charleville lost to Feurs in a road game 86-99.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 7 rebounds by Moustapha Diarra of Feurs.

Group A

Angers – Pole France 83-78

Rather expected game when 14th ranked Pole France (2-15) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Etoile Angers (6-11) 83-78 on Thursday. Angers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Baptiste Oger (196-2000) who scored 15 points and 5 assists. American point guard Jacoby Ross (178-1997, college: Lindenwood) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Ross is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Etoile Angers’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Hugo Moukouri (205-2008) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Cameron Houindo (205-2008) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Angers maintains twelfth place with 6-11 record. Pole France lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Angers will meet higher ranked Levallois (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pole France will play against Challans (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Angers: J.Ross 16+2reb+4ast, B.Oger 15+3reb+5ast, B.Mondesir 11+2reb+2ast, L.Veraghe 10+2reb+5ast, V.Serrano 9+8reb+1ast, Y.Harrath 6+1reb+4ast
Pole France: H.Moukouri 20+8reb+7ast, C.Houindo 19+4reb+2ast, N.Soliman 10+11reb+4ast, M.Mahop 10+5reb+4ast, M.Yangala 9, N.Des Bordes 7+2ast

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Vitre – Levallois 76-72

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Vitre (9-8) defeated at home 4th placed Metropolitans (10-7) 76-72 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Armand Mensah (179-1999) who scored 19 points and 8 assists. David Gassaud (201-2001) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Vitre’s coach used entire bench in such tough game. Point guard Kevin Thalien (190-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and naturalized Mali swingman Samba Balayera (195-1996) added 18 points respectively for the guests. The victory was the third consecutive win for Vitre. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lorient and Lyon. Loser Metropolitans keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Vitre will meet league’s second-placed Tarbes-Lourdes on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Levallois will play against Angers and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Vitre: A.Mensah 19+1reb+8ast, D.Gassaud 9+6reb+1ast, S.Mouhri 9+3reb+3ast, S.Hernandez 8+6reb, A.Racine 8+2ast, B.Sylla 7+3reb
Levallois: S.Balayera 18+3reb+1ast, K.Thalien 12+5reb+12ast, G.Lobela-Nkuna 11+6reb, S.Stansbury 8+2reb, M.Diarra 7+6reb+1ast, J.Garbin 6

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Lorient – Toulouse 63-66

There was an upset when higher ranked Lorient (9-8) was edged at home by eleventh ranked Toulouse (8-9) 66-63 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Jamaican-American forward Willesley Butler (203-1996, college: UAB) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Camille Jean (188-2002) chipped in 15 points. Forward Adrien Sclear (202-2001) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Matthieu Robin (184-1992) added 8 points, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Lorient’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Toulouse moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lorient lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Vitre and Lyon. Toulouse will meet Les Sables (#10) in the next round. Lorient will play against the league’s leader Quimper (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: C.Jean 15+3reb+3ast, W.Butler 13+8reb+1ast, A.Aygalenq 13+4reb+2ast, D.Ona Embo 9+1reb+2ast, D.Gana 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Imboua 7+3reb
Lorient: A.Sclear 16+7reb+1ast, M.Henry 11+5reb+1ast, V.Vitale-Boiteux 10+4reb+3ast, W.Williams 8+8reb+1ast, M.Robin 8+3reb+7ast, K.Franceschi 5+1reb

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Poissy – Fougeres 76-87

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Fougeres (10-7) beat on the road 13th ranked Poissy (4-13) 87-76 on Friday. Fougeres looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) who scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuanian guard Kevin Cham (185-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Fougeres moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Poissy keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Fougeres will meet at home Tours (#4) in the next round. Poissy will play against Rennes (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fougeres: A.Thomas 25+6reb+3ast, K.Bichard 15+5reb+4ast, M.Choplin 10+1reb+2ast, M.Diop 10+4reb, C.Soumaoro 8+6reb+1ast, M.Lebrun 7+2reb+3ast
Poissy: V.Joaquim 21+8reb+3ast, K.Cham 17+11reb+4ast, S.Michineau 12+3reb+4ast, M.Da Silva 9+3reb, S.Correa 7+2reb, K.Closson 4+1reb+1ast

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Tours – Rennes 114-92

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Union Rennes (7-10) was outplayed on the road by fifth ranked Tours (10-7) 114-92 on Friday. Tours looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) who scored 26 points, 7 assists and 7 steals. Point guard Theo Leon (180-1992) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Tours players scored in double figures. Guard Eliot Thillier (188-2002) produced 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Kameronn Selebangue (190-2004) added 20 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. 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 fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Rennes lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tours will meet Fougeres (#6) on the road in the next round. Rennes will play against Poissy (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tours: C.Turner 26+1reb+7ast, T.Minfir 21+7reb, B.Andre 20+3reb, P.Drouault 17+5reb+2ast, T.Leon 13+6reb+9ast, A.Dargenton 6+7reb+1ast
Rennes: E.Thillier 22+2reb+5ast, K.Selebangue 20+5ast, J.Ngufor 12+1reb+2ast, I.Cadiau 9+6reb+1ast, J.Sclear 8+4reb+4ast, L.Gouedan 6+5reb

gschID: 1194424

Tarbes-Lourdes – Les Sables 81-75

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (11-6) won against at home 9th ranked Les Sables (7-10) 81-75 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Tarbes-Lourdes made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Les Sables turnovers. Tarbes-Lourdes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Tom Wiscart Goetz (188-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 assists. Senegalese center Tidiane Badiane (208-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Lourdes-Tarbes players scored in double figures. American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Congolese Jean-Michel Mipoka (198-1985) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Les Sables’ coach Francois Sence rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Tarbes-Lourdes moved-up to second place, which they share with Challans and Orchies. Loser Les Sables dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tarbes-Lourdes will meet at home Vitre (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Les Sables will play against Toulouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tarbes-Lourdes: T.Wiscart Goetz 18+4reb+12ast, T.Badiane 14+11reb+3ast, F.Ateba 12+3reb+2ast, M.Queta 12+12reb+2ast, M.Joseph 9+7reb+1ast, A.Thibault 8
Les Sables: B.Maughmer 15+6reb+3ast, J.Mipoka 11+3reb+4ast, T.Klein 10+5reb+2ast, C.Manerlax 9+6reb+2ast, C.Gassama 9+5reb+2ast, L.Prolhac 7+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1194425

Challans – Quimper 77-68

gschID: 1194426

Group B

Avignon/Pontet – Mulhouse 76-80

Very expected game when 14th ranked Avignon/Pontet (3-14) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Mulhouse (10-7) 80-76 on Friday. Mulhouse made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Fabio Milanese (192-2003) who scored 24 points. American guard Trevon Faulkner (193-2000, college: NKU) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. DR Congolese-Belgian power forward Ruphin Kayembe (200-1992) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Austin Rasolonjatovo (186-2001) added 18 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Four Avignon/Pontet players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mulhouse moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Avignon/Pontet lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 14 games lost. Mulhouse will meet at home Feurs (#8) in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will play against Saint Vallier (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: F.Milanese 24+1reb+1ast, T.Faulkner 12+6reb+4ast, T.Dary-Sagnes 11+1reb+3ast, W.Gneze 9+5reb, V.Mukuna 9+3reb+3ast, V.Ilic 7+2reb+2ast
Avignon/Pontet: A.Rasolonjatovo 18+3reb+6ast, R.Kayembe 17+8reb+2ast, N.Cece 10, A.Sy 10+7reb+1ast, B.Cissoko 7+5reb, N.Yahiatene 5+1reb

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Le Havre – Saint Vallier 79-78

Seventh-ranked Saint Vallier (8-9) gave a tough game to first ranked STB Le Havre (13-3). STB Le Havre managed to secure only one-point victory 79-78. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Saint Vallier. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) nailed 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) accounted for 9 points and 8 rebounds. STB Le Havre’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Sasha Derradji came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) added 23 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) respectively for Saint Vallier in the defeat. Four Saint Vallier players scored in double figures. Le Havre maintains first place with 13-3 record. Saint Vallier at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Le Havre will play against Boulogne (#4) in Boulogne-sur-Mer in the next round. Saint Vallier will play at home against Avignon/Pontet and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: S.Cayol 12+3reb+2ast, J.Awich 12+7reb+2ast, L.Sambe 11+1reb+2ast, T.Desseignet 10+2reb+6ast, E.Bassoumba 9+5reb+1ast, K.Wright 9+8reb+1ast
Saint Vallier: J.Burrows 23+1reb+3ast, S.Kalemba 13+9reb, S.Derradji 11+12reb+6ast, K.Ezzeddine 11+1reb+2ast, J.Ferguson 9+2ast, J.Boucaud 5+1reb+3ast

gschID: 1194603

Orchies – Berck 78-72

Very predictable result in Orchies where fourth ranked Orchesien BC (11-6) defeated 13th ranked Berck (5-12) 78-72 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Orchies made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Yanik Blanc (188-1999) who scored 29 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). American power forward Joe Burton (202-1990, college: Oregon St.) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Adrien Henocq (194-1996) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Berck players scored in double figures. Orchies moved-up to second place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Challans. Loser Berck keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Orchies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Berck will play against Metz (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orchies: Y.Blanc 29+3reb+4ast, I.Mintogo 11+3reb+3ast, P.Mwamba 10+5reb, T.Hanquiez 8+5reb+1ast, J.Burton 8+9reb+3ast, L.Rucklin 5+2reb+1ast
Berck: G.Paumier 19+5reb, J.Randriamananjara 14+3reb+5ast, A.Henocq 12+8reb+3ast, L.Weber 11+5ast, M.Dadiet 6+2reb+2ast, G.Valayer 5+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1194604

SCABB – Lyon 68-65

A very close game took place in Andrezieux between Andrezieux and Lyon. Second ranked Andrezieux (12-5) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Lyon (9-8). Andrezieux managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Friday evening. SCABB outrebounded Lyon 36-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Theo Bouteille (192-1997) who scored 25 points. Mali forward Mohamed Sidibe (196-2002) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) produced 19 points and 6 assists and center Bastien Albert (201-1994) added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Andrezieux. SCABB maintains second place with 12-5 record behind leader Quimper. Lyon lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Vitre and Lorient. SCABB will meet Besancon (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lyon will play against Loon-Plage and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SCABB: T.Bouteille 25+3reb+1ast, T.Hyenne 13+3reb+2ast, M.Sidibe 11+8reb+1ast, L.Dufeal 7+7reb+3ast, M.Montout 7+4reb+4ast, M.Sow 3+3reb
Lyon: D.Nunn 19+1reb+6ast, K.Comblon 9+2reb+1ast, N.Manet 8+1reb+3ast, M.Semelet 8+6reb+2ast, A.Martinez 8+1ast, T.Lambert 5

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Loon-Plage – Besancon 70-74

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Besancon and 11th ranked Loon-Plage had identical 7-9 record. But Loon-Plage was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Besancon 74-70 on Friday night. Besancon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Loon-Plage‘s players. The best player for the winners was Luxembourg forward Ben Kovac (196-2000) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Idrissa Pouye chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Four Besancon players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate) produced 20 points and point guard Paul-Lou Duwiquet (194-1995) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Loon-Plage’s coach Quentin Wadoux rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Besancon. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Loon-Plage dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besancon will meet at home league’s second-placed SCABB in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Loon-Plage will play against Lyon (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Besancon: B.Kovac 20+6reb+4ast, I.Pouye 14+4reb+8ast, C.Jubenot 11+8reb+3ast, A.Falzon 11+5reb+2ast, Q.Hanck 9+3reb+1ast, A.Djedje 7+7reb+1ast
Loon-Plage: P.Duwiquet 20+2reb, J.Robertson 20+2reb+3ast, H.Boumpoutou 13+6reb+2ast, M.Flosse 8+5reb, W.Hairabetian 5+1reb+1ast, Y.Nkombou 4+4reb

gschID: 1194606

Boulogne – Metz 74-80

There was a surprise result in Boulogne-sur-Mer where twelfth ranked Metz (7-9) beat 3rd placed SO Maritime Boulogne (10-7) 80-74 on Friday. The best player for the winners was center Vincent Pourchot (222-1992) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Cameroonian forward Kevin Mbaitoubam (194-2000) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Metz players scored in double figures. Swingman Nolan Kingue (195-2003) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and guard Maydden Nnah-Ndong (193-2000) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. SO Maritime Boulogne’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Metz moved-up to tenth place. Loser SO Maritime Boulogne dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Metz will meet at home Berck (#13) in the next round. Boulogne will play against the league’s leader Le Havre (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Metz: K.Mbaitoubam 19+5reb, M.Nwabuzor 16+5reb+2ast, V.Pourchot 15+8reb+2ast, A.Smith 10+4reb, P.Aworet 9+3reb+2ast, M.Toure 8+10reb+1ast
Boulogne: N.Kingue 21+9reb+1ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 13+5reb, V.Diallo 11+5reb, V.Maury 9+3reb+4ast, F.Yangue 8+9reb, M.Adams-Woods 6+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1194607

Feurs – Charleville 99-86

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Feurs and 11th ranked Charleville-Mezieres had identical 7-9 record. This time Feurs used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Charleville 99-86 on Friday night. Feurs made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Strangely Charleville outrebounded Feurs 37-24 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Deontaye Buskey (185, college: Charleston So.) who scored 23 points. Naturalized Mali center Moustapha Diarra (205-1987, college: USF) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Feurs’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Jonathan Mkamba (-1999) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Feurs (8-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Charleville lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Feurs will meet higher ranked Mulhouse (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Charleville will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Feurs: D.Buskey 23+3reb+2ast, M.Diarra 16+7reb+1ast, C.Nkaloulou 15+2reb, B.Coudray 13+2reb+1ast, A.Spinali 11+3reb+3ast, M.Bouhmama 8+2reb+1ast
Charleville: J.Mkamba 19+7reb+1ast, R.Malonga 15+5reb+7ast, A.Auburtin 14+12reb+1ast, N.Kovanusic 14+3reb+1ast, P.Kieger 10+5reb+2ast, M.Courtois 6+2reb+2ast