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The most surprising game was a loss of Fougeres (10-5) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Feurs (8-6) 80-73. It was a great evening for American guard Deontaye Buskey (185, college: Charleston So.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. DR Congolese forward Charles Nkaloulou (200-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Fougeres’ coach Mathieu Lemercier rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Feurs are looking forward to face Rennes (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fougeres will play against Charleville and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of Andrezieux (10-5) against Tours (6-9) on Tuesday night. Visiting Andrezieux was defeated by Tours in Tours 68-52. It was an exceptional evening for forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Collin Turner accounted for 12 points. Mali forward Mohamed Sidibe (196-2002) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for SCABB in the defeat. Andrezieux’s coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Tours will play against Saint Vallier (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andrezieux will play against Challans (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of Toulouse (9-6) against Avignon/Pontet (2-13) on Tuesday night. Host Toulouse was defeated by Avignon/Pontet in a tough game in Toulouse 78-85. The best player for the winners was Abdoulaye Sy who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Camille Jean who recorded 23 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Avignon/Pontet will meet at home Pole France (#13) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against Boulogne (#7) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Saint Vallier was destroyed by Quimper on the opponent’s court 100-61. Challans managed to outperform Loon-Plage in a home game 95-83. Lyon was rolled over Tarbes-Lourdes on the road 92-59. Levallois was crushed by Le Havre on its own court 71-91. Orchies beat Vitre in a road game 71-68. Les Sables won against Mulhouse at home 96-88. Charleville unfortunately lost to Lorient on the opponent’s court 91-96. Rennes managed to beat Metz in a home game 95-81. Besancon was crushed by Angers on the road 100-77. Poissy was beaten by Boulogne on its own court 73-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points by Victor Diallo of Boulogne.

Quimper – Saint Vallier 100-61

Very expected game when Saint Vallier (7-8) was crushed on the road by Quimper UJAP (12-3) 100-61 on Tuesday. Quimper shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) who scored 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American swingman Jamar Abrams (201-1989, college: ECU, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 18 points. Four Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. Quimper UJAP’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Jerome Cazenobe (204-1989) who recorded 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Jazzmarr Ferguson (185-1989, college: IU Southeast) added 14 points respectively. Quimper UJAP will meet Le Havre on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Saint Vallier will play against Tours (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: J.Ferguson 14+1reb+2ast, J.Degre 9+2reb+1ast, J.Cazenobe 8+8reb+5ast, J.Kebe 7+2reb+3ast, S.Derradji 7+6reb+3ast, E.Morata 6
Quimper: N.Burrell 21+3reb+2ast, J.Abrams 18+4reb+1ast, B.Injai 14+3reb+1ast, A.Dudit 11+2reb+7ast, H.Dumortier 9+2reb, S.Mambangui 8

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Challans – Loon-Plage 95-83

Very predictable result when Vendee Challans (9-6) defeated at home Loon-Plage (5-10) 95-83 on Tuesday. Challans dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Loon-Plage‘s 32. They outrebounded Loon-Plage 38-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds. Forward Mohamad Diop (204-1999) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Vendee Challans players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Paul-Lou Duwiquet (194-1995) who recorded 26 points and American guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively. Loon-Plage’s coach Quentin Wadoux let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Vendee Challans will meet SCABB (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Loon-Plage will play against Vitre (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: P.Duwiquet 26+1ast, J.Robertson 20+4ast, M.Flosse 10+6reb+1ast, S.Saumont 9+4reb+3ast, V.Fauche 8+6reb+2ast, H.Desseignet 6+2reb+9ast
Challans: L.Nikolic 18+19reb+1ast, C.Morel 14+2reb+2ast, T.Touze 13+3reb+2ast, W.Racine 13+2reb+4ast, M.Diop 12+7reb+1ast, J.Bichard 10+1reb+2ast

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Tarbes-Lourdes – Lyon 92-59

Not a big story in a game when Lyon (4-11) was rolled over on the road by Lourdes-Tarbes (8-7) 92-59 on Tuesday. Tarbes-Lourdes made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Tarbes-Lourdes had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Lyon‘s players. The best player for the winners was Jules Le Roux (198-2001) who scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Niels Pharose (199-1999) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Lourdes-Tarbes players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Maxime Semelet (199-2002) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Noah Manet (194-2004) added 9 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lourdes-Tarbes will meet Orchies (#8) on the road in the next round. Lyon will play against Les Sables (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lyon: M.Semelet 17+6reb+2ast, K.Comblon 11+2reb, A.Atamna 10+1reb+1ast, N.Manet 9+3reb+1ast, B.Albert 4+5reb+1ast, J.Zero 3+4reb+1ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: A.Venckus 17+1reb+3ast, N.Pharose 17+5reb+4ast, M.Joseph 16+5reb+3ast, J.Le Roux 13+9reb+6ast, T.Badiane 11+3reb+2ast, M.Chambre 11+5reb+4ast

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Levallois – Le Havre 71-91

Everything went according to plan in Levallois where STB Le Havre (11-4) outscored Metropolitans (5-10) 91-71 on Tuesday. Le Havre made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Steven Cayol (193-1997) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Ivorian forward Remi Dibo (201-1991, college: WVU) who recorded 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Kevin Thalien (190-1992) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively. Five Le Havre and four Levallois players scored in double figures. Metropolitans’ coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. STB Le Havre will meet at home Quimper in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metropolitans will play against Mulhouse (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Levallois: S.Balayera 11+1reb+5ast, M.Diarra 11+5reb+1ast, K.Thalien 10+2reb+5ast, R.Dibo 10+6reb+4ast, P.Clerence 8, M.Carter 6+3reb+2ast
Le Havre: S.Cayol 21+8reb+5ast, E.Bassoumba 17+3reb+2ast, J.Awich 15+8reb+1ast, Z.Nebot 13+1reb+4ast, T.Desseignet 11+1reb+6ast, K.Wright 11+5reb+3ast

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Tours – SCABB 68-52

Very important is a road loss of Andrezieux (10-5) against Tours (6-9) on Tuesday night. Visiting Andrezieux was defeated by Tours in Tours 68-52. They dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Andrezieux‘s 20. Tours forced 19 SCABB turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) accounted for 12 points for the winning side. Mali forward Mohamed Sidibe (196-2002) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Ludovic Dufeal (203, college: Gardner-Webb) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for SCABB in the defeat. Andrezieux’s coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Tours will play against Saint Vallier (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andrezieux will play against Challans (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
SCABB: M.Sidibe 12+8reb+2ast, H.Cucherat 8+3reb, T.Bouteille 7+2reb+6ast, L.Dufeal 7+10reb+2ast, M.Sow 6+3reb, A.Alain 6+4reb+2ast
Tours: C.Turner 12+1reb+3ast, B.Andre 11+2reb+1ast, F.Paschal 10+2reb, H.Bequignon 9+2reb+2ast, A.Dargenton 9+9reb+4ast, P.Drouault 8+1reb+2ast

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Vitre – Orchies 68-71

But Vitre was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Orchies 71-68 on Tuesday night. The best player for the winners was American power forward Joe Burton (202-1990, college: Oregon St.) who scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Yanik Blanc (188-1999) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Four Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Sullivan Hernandez (204-1995, college: Laramie CC) who recorded 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Noa Calabre (186-2005) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively. Vitre’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Orchesien BC will meet at home Tarbes-Lourdes (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vitre will play against Loon-Plage (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: S.Hernandez 11+8reb+5ast, H.Ciard 10+4reb, B.Sylla 10+6reb, N.Calabre 9+3reb+5ast, V.Fandelet 7+3reb+1ast, S.Mouhri 6+2reb
Orchies: P.Mwamba 17+1reb+1ast, I.Cadiau 13+7reb, Y.Blanc 12+4reb+4ast, J.Burton 11+9reb+2ast, G.Gessat 6+2reb+1ast, I.Mintogo 5+3ast

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Les Sables – Mulhouse 96-88

Les Sables used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Mulhouse 96-88 on Tuesday night. Les Sables dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Mulhouse‘s 32. Les Sables looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Louis Prolhac (177-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Tom Dary-Sagnes (194-2001) who recorded 17 points and American guard Trevon Faulkner (193-2000, college: NKU) added 19 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) respectively. Five Les Sables and four Mulhouse players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Les Sables will meet Lyon (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mulhouse will play against Levallois (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: T.Faulkner 19+2ast, T.Dary-Sagnes 17+4reb+2ast, W.Gneze 14+1reb+3ast, V.Mukuna 10+1reb, K.Incredule 8+6reb+4ast, A.Tawredu 7+3reb
Les Sables: B.Maughmer 21+5reb+6ast, L.Prolhac 19+2reb+10ast, D.Geu 15+4reb, C.Manerlax 13+1reb, T.Klein 10+1reb+3ast, G.Lessort 8+3reb+1ast

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Lorient – Charleville 96-91

There was an upset when Charleville-Mezieres (8-7) was defeated on the road by Lorient (7-8) 96-91 on Tuesday. Lorient dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Charleville-Mezieres‘s 28 and made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game, while Charleville only scored six points from the stripe. Lorient forced 19 Charleville turnovers. The best player for the winners was naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) who scored 24 points. Guard Valentin Vitale-Boiteux (187-2001) chipped in 18 points. Five Lorient players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) who recorded 13 points and 8 assists and Johan Clet (190-1996) added 18 points respectively. Charleville-Mezieres’ coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Lorient will meet Besancon (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Charleville-Mezieres will play against Fougeres where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Charleville: J.Clet 18+3reb+3ast, F.Davidson 14+7reb+2ast, R.Malonga 13+4reb+8ast, M.Courtois 11+3ast, A.Auburtin 9+4reb+1ast, N.Kovanusic 9+6reb+1ast
Lorient: K.Franceschi 24+3reb+1ast, V.Vitale-Boiteux 18+3reb+3ast, G.Payen-Boucard 15+4reb, G.Lobela-Nkuna 15+6reb, A.Sclear 12+6reb+1ast, K.Mondesir 4+1reb+2ast

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Rennes – Metz 95-81

Rather predictable result when Union Rennes (9-6) defeated at home Metz (7-8) 95-81 on Tuesday. Rennes dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Metz‘s 32. Rennes had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Julian Ngufor (195-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American guard Michael Nwabuzor (188-1996, college: NMHU) who recorded 13 points and 6 assists and center Vincent Pourchot (222-1992) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Rennes and five Metz players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union Rennes will meet Feurs (#6) on the road in the next round. Metz will play against Poissy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Metz: A.Karolak 18+1reb+1ast, M.Toure 14+5reb, M.Nwabuzor 13+3reb+6ast, V.Pourchot 13+8reb+1ast, R.Dardaine 10+2reb+1ast, E.Ory 6+1reb+4ast
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 22+5reb+3ast, J.Ngufor 20+10reb+1ast, P.Billong 14+2reb+3ast, L.Gibey 11+2reb+5ast, K.Selebangue 8+3reb+7ast, R.Ekwakwe-Priso 6+2reb+1ast

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Toulouse – Avignon/Pontet 78-85

Very important is a home loss of Toulouse (9-6) against Avignon/Pontet (2-13) on Tuesday night. Host Toulouse was defeated by Avignon/Pontet in a tough game in Toulouse 78-85. They outrebounded Toulouse 43-24 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Avignon/Pontet looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. Vincent Ateba (195-1985, college: MSSU) chipped in 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Avignon/Pontet players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Camille Jean (188-2002) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Dylan Gana (202-1992) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Avignon/Pontet will meet at home Pole France (#13) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against Boulogne (#7) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: C.Jean 23+2reb+5ast, D.Gana 20+5reb+3ast, A.Aygalenq 15+5reb+3ast, D.Ona Embo 9+2reb+8ast, T.Gottin 8+4reb, A.Segur 3
Avignon/Pontet: V.Ateba 20+3reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 16+8reb, A.Sy 12+17reb+6ast, B.Cissoko 11+3reb+4ast, M.Poiroux 9+1reb+4ast, A.Rasolonjatovo 9+4reb+4ast

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Angers – Besancon 100-77

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when Besancon (9-6) was rolled over on the road by Etoile Angers (9-6) 100-77 on Tuesday. Angers shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Besancon‘s players. The best player for the winners was forward Quentin Ruel (202-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Four Etoile Angers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Idrissa Pouye who recorded 29 points and 4 assists and forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Etoile Angers will meet Berck (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Besancon will play against Lorient (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Besancon: I.Pouye 29+4reb+4ast, D.Magassa 14+1reb+1ast, C.Jubenot 13+6reb, A.Falzon 8+8reb+2ast, B.Kovac 5+2reb+2ast, T.Maillot 3+1ast
Angers: L.Veraghe 18+1reb+4ast, Q.Ruel 17+8reb+2ast, B.Oger 15+1reb+3ast, E.Djedje 11+7reb+1ast, B.Mondesir 9+1reb+1ast, J.Ross 9+1reb+9ast

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Fougeres – Feurs 73-80

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Poissy – Boulogne 73-82

Everything went according to plan when SO Maritime Boulogne (8-7) beat on the road Poissy (6-9) 82-73 on Tuesday. Boulogne made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Nolan Kingue (195-2003) who scored 25 points. Victor Diallo (201-2001) chipped in 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). SO Maritime Boulogne’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Olivier Yao-Delon (194-1995) who recorded 22 points and point guard Sebastien Michineau (182-1991, college: S.Idaho JC) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively. Four Poissy players scored in double figures. SO Maritime Boulogne will meet at home Toulouse (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Poissy will play against Metz (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Poissy: O.Yao-Delon 22+3reb+1ast, K.Closson 12+2reb+3ast, V.Joaquim 10+4reb+1ast, S.Michineau 10+5reb+9ast, M.Da Silva 8+2reb+4ast, R.Rolle 6+3reb+1ast
Boulogne: N.Kingue 25+3reb+2ast, V.Diallo 23+4reb+2ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 14+7ast, J.Seymour 6+6reb+2ast, J.Hyacinthe 5+4reb+3ast, Z.Moore 3