Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked STB Le Havre (18-6) on the court of twelfth ranked Berck on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Berck 75-70. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Berck’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Le Havre. Berck have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 10-15 record, which they share with Angers. Le Havre at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Berck is looking forward to face Avignon/Pontet (#14) on the road in the next round. Le Havre will play against Lyon (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Lyon. Seventh ranked Lyon (13-12) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (12-13) 76-75 in the fight for the sixth place. American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) stepped up and scored 13 points and 8 assists for the winners and Junior Zero chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Victor Diallo (201-2001) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Lyon moved-up to sixth place. Boulogne lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lyon will play against league’s leader Le Havre on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boulogne will play against Besancon (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (16-9) against sixth ranked Fougeres (14-11) on Friday night. Visiting Lourdes-Tarbes was defeated by Fougeres in Fougeres 83-69. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lourdes-Tarbes. Kevin Bichard nailed 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Tidiane Badiane came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for Tarbes-Lourdes in the defeat. Lourdes-Tarbes’ coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fougeres moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Lourdes-Tarbes dropped to the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Orchies. Fougeres will meet Vitre (#7) on the road in the next round. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Rennes (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Pole France was smashed by Les Sables on the road 78-56. Rennes won against Levallois on its own court 64-63. Vitre managed to outperform Toulouse in a road game 80-71. Lorient recorded a loss to Angers at home 64-69. Challans crushed Poissy on the opponent’s court 90-71. Tours was beaten by Quimper in a home game 63-79. Mulhouse lost to Metz on the road 84-85. Besancon outscored Saint Vallier on its own court 91-67. Avignon/Pontet was rolled over Orchies in a road game 93-59. SCABB defeated Feurs at home 94-78. Charleville was smashed by Loon-Plage on the opponent’s court 83-59.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 17 points by Hugo Boumpoutou of Loon-Plage.
Group A
Les Sables – Pole France 78-56
No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Les Sables (11-14) crushed 13th ranked Pole France (5-20) in Les Sables-D’Ollone 78-56 on Saturday. Les Sables dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pole France‘s 28. Les Sables looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) nailed 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Christopher Manerlax (204-2002) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Les Sables players scored in double figures. Hugo Moukouri (205-2008) came up with 16 points and power forward Cameron Houindo (205-2008) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pole France in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Les Sables moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Pole France lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Poissy. Les Sables will meet higher ranked Levallois (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pole France will play against the league’s leader Quimper (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: B.Maughmer 15+7reb+6ast, J.Bado 14+3reb+1ast, C.Manerlax 13+6reb, S.Aricique 10+4reb+1ast, L.Martel 9+4reb, T.Klein 6+3reb+2ast
Pole France: H.Moukouri 16+3reb+1ast, C.Houindo 10+5reb, Y.Masdieu-Reynaert 8+2ast, N.Soliman 7+5reb+1ast, A.Junior-Elouma 5+2reb+4ast, N.Des Bordes 4+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1194476
Rennes – Levallois 64-63
There was an upset when 4th placed Metropolitans (15-10) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Union Rennes (11-14) 64-63 on Friday. Strangely Levallois outrebounded Rennes 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Kameronn Selebangue (190-2004) accounted for 11 points and 6 assists. Forward Solly Stansbury (201-1995, college: Richmond) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Mali forward Mamoudou Diarra (206-1997, college: Tenn Tech) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Levallois in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Union Rennes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Metropolitans keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. Rennes will meet higher ranked Tarbes-Lourdes (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Levallois will play against Les Sables and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 15+10reb+2ast, K.Selebangue 11+1reb+6ast, P.Billong 9+2reb+6ast, M.Haidara 8+8reb, L.Gibey 6+1reb+1ast, L.Fontaine 6+1reb
Levallois: S.Stansbury 15+5reb+2ast, M.Diarra 12+7reb+1ast, B.Tackamoud 10+9reb, C.Nelson 9+8reb+1ast, K.Thalien 7+1reb+6ast, D.Amarh 6+4reb
gschID: 1194477
Fougeres – Tarbes-Lourdes 83-69
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (16-9) against sixth ranked Fougeres (14-11) on Friday night. Visiting Lourdes-Tarbes was defeated by Fougeres in Fougeres 83-69. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lourdes-Tarbes. Fougeres outrebounded Tarbes-Lourdes 43-27 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) nailed 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and point guard Maxime Choplin (180-1992) accounted for 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Fougeres players scored in double figures. Senegalese center Tidiane Badiane (208-1995) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and naturalized Guyanese Mike Joseph (203-1994) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tarbes-Lourdes in the defeat. Lourdes-Tarbes’ coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fougeres moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Lourdes-Tarbes dropped to the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Orchies. Fougeres will meet Vitre (#7) on the road in the next round. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Rennes (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fougeres: K.Bichard 18+8reb+6ast, A.Thomas 12+6reb, M.Choplin 12+7reb+5ast, M.Nsimba 11+5reb, C.Soumaoro 11+8reb+2ast, E.Koumba 9+5reb+4ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: T.Badiane 18+5reb, M.Joseph 11+6reb, F.Ateba 9+4reb+2ast, M.Chambre 7+2reb+5ast, J.Le Roux 6+3reb, A.Venckus 6+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1194478
Toulouse – Vitre 71-80
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Vitre‘s (14-11) road victory over 8th ranked Toulouse (11-14) 80-71 on Friday. Point guard Noa Calabre (186-2005) nailed 12 points and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Yannis Mendy (203-1996, college: RMU) accounted for 10 points and 4 assists. Vitre’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jamaican-American forward Willesley Butler (203-1996, college: UAB) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alexandre Aygalenq (187-1997) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Toulouse in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vitre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Toulouse keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Vitre will meet at home Fougeres (#6) in the next round. Toulouse will play against Angers and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: E.Le Carour 12+3reb+1ast, N.Calabre 12+2reb+5ast, B.Sylla 11+4reb, Y.Mendy 10+4reb+4ast, V.Fandelet 8+4reb+1ast, S.Mouhri 8+1reb
Toulouse: W.Butler 17+7reb+1ast, A.Aygalenq 17+4ast, C.Jean 12+2reb+5ast, D.Ona Embo 10+2reb+5ast, J.Ouattara 8+2reb+2ast, D.Gana 7+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1194479
Lorient – Angers 64-69
There was an upset when higher ranked Lorient (11-14) lost at home to twelfth ranked Etoile Angers (10-15) 69-64 on Friday. Forward Baptiste Oger (196-2000) nailed 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Eddy Djedje (197-1995) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Matthieu Robin (184-1992) added 7 points and 7 assists respectively for Lorient in the defeat. Angers maintains twelfth place with 10-15 record, which they share with Berck. Lorient lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Angers will meet at home higher ranked Toulouse (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lorient will play against Poissy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angers: B.Oger 21+5reb+2ast, E.Djedje 20+5reb+1ast, M.Valton 13+4reb+3ast, N.Guillaume 6+3reb, V.Serrano 5+3reb+1ast, Y.Harrath 2+7reb+8ast
Lorient: M.Henry 13+9reb+2ast, V.Vitale-Boiteux 12+4ast, W.Williams 10+7reb, B.Dohou 8+2reb+1ast, M.Robin 7+4reb+7ast, A.Sclear 6+3reb
gschID: 1194480
Poissy – Challans 71-90
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Vendee Challans (17-8) outplayed on the road 14th ranked Poissy (5-20) 90-71 on Friday. Challans shot 60.3 percent from the field. Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) nailed 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Mohamad Diop (204-1999) accounted for 19 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) came up with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Sebastien Michineau (182-1991, college: S.Idaho JC) added 14 points respectively for Poissy in the defeat. Five Challans and four Poissy players scored in double figures. Vendee Challans have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with SCABB. Loser Poissy dropped to the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Pole France. Challans will meet at home Tours (#5) in the next round. Poissy will play against Lorient (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Challans: M.Diop 19+3reb+2ast, L.Nikolic 16+8reb+4ast, C.Morel 15+5reb+2ast, T.Touze 14+1reb+2ast, W.Racine 12+4reb+4ast, C.Dezalle 8+1reb
Poissy: V.Joaquim 17+8reb+4ast, S.Michineau 14+3reb+2ast, K.Cham 12+6reb+1ast, M.Da Silva 10+2reb+2ast, K.Closson 5+3reb+4ast, J.Durand 5+9ast
gschID: 1194481
Tours – Quimper 63-79
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Tours (14-11) lost at home to first ranked Quimper UJAP (21-4) 79-63 on Friday. Quimper forced 20 Tours turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Lucas Thevenard (203-1998) nailed 31 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Antoine Dudit (181-1997) accounted for 13 points and 9 assists. Quimper UJAP’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Tyron Minfir (197-2002) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Hugo Bequignon (193-2001) added 21 points respectively for Tours in the defeat. Quimper maintains first place with 21-4 record. Loser Tours dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Quimper will meet Pole France (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tours will play against the league’s second-placed Challans (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quimper: L.Thevenard 31+9reb, J.Abrams 15+3reb, A.Dudit 13+2reb+9ast, M.Milovanovic 6+4reb+2ast, B.Injai 6+2reb+2ast, N.Labouize 4+1ast
Tours: T.Minfir 21+6reb+1ast, H.Bequignon 21+1reb+1ast, P.Drouault 7+4reb, C.Turner 5+3reb+2ast, F.Paschal 5, A.Dargenton 2+2reb
gschID: 1194482
Group B
Metz – Mulhouse 85-84
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Metz (11-13) edged at home higher ranked Mulhouse (14-11) 85-84 on Friday. Metz looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Romain Dardaine (200-1988) nailed 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and center Vincent Pourchot (222-1992) accounted for 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) came up with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Mulhouse in the defeat. Five Metz and four Mulhouse players scored in double figures. Mulhouse’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Metz maintains eleventh place with 11-13 record. Loser Mulhouse dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Metz will meet higher ranked Saint Vallier (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mulhouse will play against Charleville and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Metz: V.Pourchot 20+2reb+3ast, A.Smith 16+6reb+1ast, M.Nwabuzor 16+5reb+4ast, A.Karolak 15+1reb+6ast, R.Dardaine 12+6reb+8ast, M.Bouvret 4+2reb+5ast
Mulhouse: V.Mukuna 12+3reb+3ast, K.Incredule 12+2reb+5ast, V.Ilic 12+9reb+6ast, T.Faulkner 12+2reb+2ast, T.Dary-Sagnes 11+1reb+1ast, P.Samoura 9+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1194658
Besancon – Saint Vallier 91-67
There was an upset when 4th placed Saint Vallier (14-11) was smashed on the road by eleventh ranked Besancon (12-13) 91-67 on Friday. Besancon looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Besancon made 7 blocks. Luxembourg forward Ben Kovac (196-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jonathan Boucaud (187-1995) came up with 17 points and Jordan Degre (194-2001) added 8 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for Saint Vallier in the defeat. Five Besancon and four Saint Vallier 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. Besancon moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Saint Vallier keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Besancon will meet Boulogne (#10) in the next round. Saint Vallier will play against Metz (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Besancon: D.Magassa 18+4reb+1ast, B.Kovac 17+10reb+3ast, C.Jubenot 16+6reb+2ast, A.Falzon 16+5reb+5ast, I.Pouye 11+3reb+4ast, Q.Hanck 6+5reb+4ast
Saint Vallier: J.Boucaud 17+3reb, J.Ferguson 11+4reb+1ast, J.Kebe 10+2reb+4ast, S.Kalemba 10+3reb, J.Degre 8+6reb+2ast, D.Geu 7+2reb
gschID: 1194659
Lyon – Boulogne 76-75
Important game to mention about took place in Lyon. Seventh ranked Lyon (13-12) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 6th ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (12-13) 76-75 in the fight for the sixth place. Lyon players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) stepped up and scored 13 points and 8 assists for the winners and forward Junior Zero (195-1997) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lyon players scored in double figures. At the losing side Victor Diallo (201-2001) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and guard Maydden Nnah-Ndong (193-2000) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Lyon moved-up to sixth place. Boulogne lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lyon will play against league’s leader Le Havre on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boulogne will play against Besancon (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lyon: J.Zero 16+5reb+2ast, N.Manet 15+1reb+1ast, D.Nunn 13+3reb+8ast, M.Semelet 10+5reb+1ast, B.Albert 9+4reb+2ast, M.Vidalenche 5+2reb
Boulogne: V.Diallo 22+8reb+3ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 18+3reb+5ast, Z.Moore 13+6reb+3ast, J.Hyacinthe 10, S.Hawmmond 6+4reb+1ast, V.Maury 4+3reb+5ast
gschID: 1194660
Berck – Le Havre 75-70
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked STB Le Havre (18-6) on the court of twelfth ranked Berck on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Berck 75-70. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Berck players scored in double figures. Berck’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Valentin Bigote (196-1992) added 18 points in the effort for Le Havre. Berck have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 10-15 record, which they share with Angers. Le Havre at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Berck is looking forward to face Avignon/Pontet (#14) on the road in the next round. Le Havre will play against Lyon (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Berck: M.Dadiet 15+1reb+4ast, D.Okemba 12+1ast, A.Henocq 12+3reb, J.Randriamananjara 11+11reb+3ast, G.Paumier 10+4reb+4ast, S.Plaucoste 7+1reb+1ast
Le Havre: K.Wright 18+7reb+3ast, V.Bigote 18+4reb+2ast, E.Bassoumba 11+7reb, Z.Nebot 9+6reb+3ast, J.Awich 7+1reb+1ast, M.Ndoye 3+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1194661
Orchies – Avignon/Pontet 93-59
Very predictable result when third ranked Orchesien BC (16-9) rolled over 14th ranked Avignon/Pontet (4-21) in Orchies 93-59 on Friday. Orchies made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Guard Yanik Blanc (188-1999) nailed 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and DR Congolese forward Patrick Mwamba (201-1999, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. Naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Boukhary Cissoko (198-2000) added 8 points respectively for Avignon/Pontet in the defeat. Orchies maintains third place with 16-9 record having just one point less than leader Quimper, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes. Loser Avignon/Pontet keeps the fourteenth position with 21 games lost. Orchies will meet at home league’s second-placed SCABB in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Avignon/Pontet will play against Berck (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: Y.Blanc 25+5reb+9ast, P.Mwamba 20+5reb+2ast, I.Mintogo 15+5reb+1ast, I.Cadiau 11+6reb+4ast, T.Hanquiez 10+8reb+1ast, A.Tyberghien 6+3reb+1ast
Avignon/Pontet: A.Sy 19+13reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 11+1reb+1ast, N.Yahiatene 8+2reb+2ast, B.Cissoko 8+3reb+3ast, M.Poiroux 7+2reb, V.Meite 4+4reb
gschID: 1194662
SCABB – Feurs 94-78
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Feurs (12-13) lost on the road to second ranked Andrezieux (17-8) 94-78 on Friday. SCABB made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game, while Feurs only scored two points from the stripe. Theo Bouteille (192-1997) nailed 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Adel Alain (188-2004) accounted for 16 points and 6 assists. Andrezieux’s coach Guillaume Quintard allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Deontaye Buskey (185, college: Charleston So.) came up with 31 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Mali center Moustapha Diarra (205-1987, college: USF) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Feurs in the defeat. Five SCABB and four Feurs players scored in double figures. SCABB maintains second place with 17-8 record behind leader Quimper, which they share with Challans. Loser Feurs dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. SCABB will meet Orchies (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Feurs will play against Loon-Plage (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SCABB: T.Bouteille 23+6reb+4ast, A.Alain 16+4reb+6ast, H.Cucherat 14+1reb+4ast, M.Sidibe 12+8reb+2ast, M.Sow 12+4reb, A.Shungu 5+1reb
Feurs: D.Buskey 31+5reb+3ast, M.Diarra 17+9reb+2ast, D.Archinard 11+2reb+9ast, R.Djasrambaye 10+5reb, A.Spinali 7+2reb+3ast, M.Radnic 2+4reb
gschID: 1194663
Loon-Plage – Charleville 83-59
Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Loon-Plage (12-13) outplayed at home 13th ranked Charleville-Mezieres (9-16) 83-59 on Friday. Hugo Boumpoutou (200-2004) nailed 17 points for the winning side and point guard Paul-Lou Duwiquet (194-1995) accounted for 10 points. Four Loon-Plage players scored in double figures. Serbian-Montenegrin center Nemanja Kovanusic (204-1993) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds and center Jonathan Mkamba (-1999) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Charleville in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Loon-Plage moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Charleville keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Loon-Plage will meet Feurs (#9) on the road in the next round. Charleville will play against Mulhouse (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: H.Boumpoutou 17+4reb+2ast, Y.Nkombou 11+2reb+2ast, S.Saumont 11, P.Duwiquet 10+4reb+3ast, J.Robertson 8, M.Flosse 7+6reb
Charleville: N.Kovanusic 18+9reb+1ast, J.Mkamba 17+5reb, R.Malonga 11+5reb+2ast, M.Courtois 8+2reb+4ast, H.Boyer 3+1ast, F.Davidson 2+4reb
gschID: 1194664
