Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (18-7) on the court of fifth ranked Mulhouse on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Mulhouse 74-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hyeres-Toulon. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mulhouse made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Spanish center Victor Serrano (210-1989) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200-1999) answered with 13 points for Hyeres-Toulon. Hyeres-Toulon’s coach Jean-Louis Borg rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Mulhouse have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Avignon/Pontet. Hyeres-Toulon at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Mulhouse is looking forward to face Boulogne (#10) in Boulogne-sur-Mer in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hyeres-Toulon will play at home against Lyon (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Avignon. Sixth ranked Avignon/Pontet (15-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked SOPCC (14-11) 71-68 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of SOPCC. American guard Tyson Jolly (193-1997, college: Iona) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Sullivan Hernandez chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side guard Mahes Montout (185-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists. SOPCC’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Avignon/Pontet have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Mulhouse. Pont-de-Cheruy at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Andrezieux. Avignon/Pontet will play against Feurs (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pont-de-Cheruy will play against Orchies (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Caen (17-8) which hosted in Caen their biggest opponent Saint Vallier (17-8). Third ranked Caen had an easy win 96-72. Yann Siegwarth nailed 16 points and 6 assists for the winning side. David Ramseyer came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Saint Vallier 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Caen. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Saint Vallier. Caen will meet at home Besancon (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Saint Vallier will play against Le Havre (#8) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Tours beat Berck on the road 79-64. Chartres destroyed Les Sables on its own court 90-56. Toulouse unfortunately lost to Challans in a road game 64-71. Tarbes-Lourdes managed to beat Vitre at home 51-47. Loon-Plage defeated Lorient on the opponent’s court 75-68. Rueil was beaten by Quimper in a home game 73-89. Poissy lost to Rennes on the road 85-88. Lyon managed to outperform Besancon on its own court 98-94. Boulogne managed to beat Andrezieux in Boulogne-sur-Mer 75-65. Feurs defeated Pole France at home 63-57. Le Havre was beaten by Orchies on the opponent’s court 96-92.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 26 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists by Valentin Bigote of Le Havre.
Berck – Tours 64-79
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Tours (17-8) beat on the road 14th ranked Berck (6-19) 79-64 on Friday. Tours made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game, while Berck only scored four points from the stripe. Tours looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Fabien Paschal (205-1991) nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Valentin Vitale-Boiteux (187-2001) accounted for 14 points and 6 assists. Naturalized Mali point guard Ibrahim Saounera (179-1987) came up with 15 points and 4 assists and Ivorian power forward Ladji Meite (203-2000) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Berck in the defeat. Berck’s coach Laurent Kleefstra let to play twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tours. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Berck lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Tours will meet at home Poissy (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Berck will play against Les Sables in Les Sables-D’Ollone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tours: F.Paschal 23+5reb, V.Valentin 14+6ast, A.Kader Sylla 13+2reb, T.Leon 9+2reb+2ast, A.Venckus 6+5reb+4ast, R.Edzata 6+2reb+2ast
Berck: I.Saounera 15+4reb+4ast, D.Morgan 14+2reb+2ast, M.Ladji 11+9reb+2ast, G.Valayer 8+4reb, M.Clement 6+4reb+1ast, K.Ajenifuja 2+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1092064
Chartres – Les Sables 90-56
Very expected game when 13th ranked Les Sables (9-16) was smashed on the road by third ranked C’Chartres (17-8) 90-56 on Friday. Chartres held Les Sables to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Les Sables 40-28 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chartres looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Ivorian-Filipino center Kakou Kouame (208-1997) nailed 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Thomas Prost (180-1996) accounted for 11 points. Four C’Chartres players scored in double figures. C’Chartres’ coach Moatassil Rhennam felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO, agency: MSG) came up with 9 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Frederic Loubaki (195-1997) added 12 points respectively for Les Sables in the defeat. Chartres moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Les Sables dropped to the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Lyon. Chartres will meet Toulouse (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Les Sables will play against Berck and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chartres: K.Kakou 13+8reb+1ast, F.Fortas 12+2reb+2ast, M.Kouguere 11+4reb+2ast, T.Prost 11+4reb+3ast, V.Mukuna 8+3reb+1ast, C.Hippolyte 8+4reb+2ast
Les Sables: F.Loubaki 12+2reb+3ast, M.Christopher 10+4reb, Q.Wilson 9+11reb+1ast, J.Bado 8+3reb+1ast, J.Mipoka 6+2reb+2ast, L.Prolhac 5+1reb+6ast
gschID: 1092065
Challans – Toulouse 71-64
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Vendee Challans (11-13) won against at home 9th ranked Toulouse (11-14) 71-64 on Friday. Bahamas forward Radshad Davis (195-1996, college: FIU) nailed 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Patrick Clerence (204-1988) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Vendee Challans players scored in double figures. Vendee Challans’ coach Sebastien Lambert used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Algerian point guard Samir Mekdad (191-1986) added 15 points respectively for Toulouse in the defeat. Challans moved-up to ninth place. Toulouse lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. Challans will meet higher ranked Vitre (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against the league’s second-placed Chartres having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Challans: R.Davis 17+6reb+3ast, P.Clerence 15+6reb, P.Turpin 12+1reb, M.Diop 10+5reb, G.Bengaber 9+1reb+2ast, J.Bichard 4+3reb+3ast
Toulouse: S.Mekdad 15+2reb+3ast, V.Mopsus 15+5reb+2ast, T.Gottin 10+4reb+1ast, C.Gassama 7+2reb+2ast, V.Ilic 7+8reb+3ast, O.Dorian 4+1reb
gschID: 1092066
Tarbes-Lourdes – Vitre 51-47
Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Vitre (12-13) lost on the road to fourth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (15-10) 51-47 on Friday. Cameroonian guard Fabien Ateba (192-1991) nailed 9 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Niels Pharose (199-1999) accounted for 10 points. American Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop, agency: MSG) came up with 11 points and 6 rebounds and center Gaylor Lobela-Nkuna (206-1995) added 13 points respectively for Vitre in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lourdes-Tarbes. Tarbes-Lourdes maintains fourth place with 15-10 record, which they share with Mulhouse and Avignon/Pontet. Loser Vitre dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tarbes-Lourdes will meet Loon-Plage (#5) on the road in the next round. Vitre will play against Challans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tarbes-Lourdes: N.Pharose 10+4reb+2ast, L.Roux Jules 9+3reb, F.Ateba 9+8reb+1ast, M.Chambre 7+1reb+5ast, M.Queta 7+5reb+1ast, T.Badiane 4+5reb
Vitre: G.Lobela-Nkuna 13+4reb+1ast, J.Ferguson 11+6reb+1ast, B.Hugo 9+3reb+3ast, K.Incredule 4+3reb+4ast, V.Fandelet 4+9reb+1ast, W.Racine 3+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1092067
Lorient – Loon-Plage 68-75
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Loon-Plage (13-12) defeated on the road 11th ranked Lorient (10-15) 75-68 on Friday. Point guard Paul-Lou Duwiquet (194-1995) nailed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Fodie Cissoko (198-1992) accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds. British Jordan Williams (203-1995) came up with 12 points and 5 rebounds and guard Matthieu Robin (184-1992) added 6 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Lorient in the defeat. Lorient’s coach Morgan Belnou let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Loon-Plage maintains fifth place with 13-12 record, which they share with Le Havre and Rennes. Loser Lorient keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Loon-Plage will meet at home higher ranked Tarbes-Lourdes (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lorient will play against Rueil (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: P.Duwiquet 20+5reb+5ast, F.Cissoko 19+8reb+1ast, T.Rey 8+4reb+5ast, S.Saumont 8+8reb+3ast, C.Diallo 5, P.Clement 5+3reb+3ast
Lorient: J.Abrams 13+6reb, J.Williams 12+5reb+2ast, K.Mondesir 9+4reb+2ast, Q.Hanck 8+1reb+1ast, M.Fabio 7+3reb, M.Robin 6+5reb+8ast
gschID: 1092068
Rueil – Quimper 73-89
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Rueil (12-13) lost at home to first ranked Quimper UJAP (19-6) 89-73 on Friday. Quimper looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) nailed 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Benoit Injai (186-1997) accounted for 18 points and 6 assists. Quimper UJAP’s coach Thibault Wolicki used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward William Gneze (200-2001) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Birahima Sylla (199-2003) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for Rueil in the defeat. Five Quimper and four Rueil players scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Quimper UJAP. They maintain first place with 19-6 record. Loser Rueil dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Quimper will meet at home Rennes (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rueil will play against Lorient and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimper: J.Awich 21+9reb+2ast, B.Injai 18+3reb+6ast, A.Dudit 14+4reb+3ast, J.Randriamananjara 14+3reb+3ast, P.Bouloukouet 12+3reb, A.Mensah 5+3reb+2ast
Rueil: S.Birahima 17+1reb+6ast, G.William 15+9reb+1ast, S.Ricard 10+4reb+1ast, O.Gudul 10+7reb, K.Cham 9+3reb+3ast, B.Elian 7+1reb+5ast
gschID: 1092069
Rennes – Poissy 88-85
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Union Rennes (13-12) edged at home 12th ranked Poissy (9-15) 88-85 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rennes made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Poissy‘s players. Forward Adrien Sclear (202-2001) nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) accounted for 23 points (made all of his seven free throws). Union Rennes’ coach Pascal Thibaud used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Sebastien Michineau (182-1991, college: S.Idaho JC) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Poissy in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rennes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Le Havre and Loon-Plage. Newly promoted Poissy keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Rennes will meet league’s leader Quimper on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Poissy will play against Tours (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 23+3reb+3ast, S.Adrien 22+5reb+3ast, T.Eliot 17+7reb+2ast, L.Carour Ewan 11+3reb+6ast, S.Kameronn 5+4reb+8ast, D.Evans 4+2reb+4ast
Poissy: N.Burrell 25+6reb+2ast, A.Elechi 17+4reb+1ast, O.Yao-Delon 13+4reb+1ast, S.Michineau 12+5reb+6ast, M.Tonji 8+3reb, G.Louis 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1092070
Caen – Saint Vallier 96-72
An interesting game for Caen (17-8) which hosted in Caen their biggest opponent Saint Vallier (17-8). Third ranked Caen had an easy win 96-72. Caen outrebounded Saint Vallier 48-31 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Caen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) nailed 16 points and 6 assists for the winning side and American swingman Wendell Davis (197-1995, college: Ashland) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Swiss power forward David Ramseyer (202-1987) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Ivorian point guard Jean-Francois Kebe (185-1994) added 10 points and 7 assists respectively for Saint Vallier in the defeat. 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Caen. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Saint Vallier. Caen will meet at home Besancon (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Saint Vallier will play against Le Havre (#8) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Caen: Y.Siegwarth 16+4reb+6ast, W.Davis 14+4reb+4ast, M.Bernaoui 12+7reb, R.Antoine 12+3reb+1ast, B.Coulibaly 10+3reb+1ast, M.Mutuale 8+1reb+4ast
Saint Vallier: D.Ramseyer 15+9reb, F.Tortosa 14+3reb+1ast, D.Geu 10+2reb, J.Kebe 10+2reb+7ast, J.Cazenobe 10+8reb, J.Ferguson 7+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1092071
Lyon – Besancon 98-94
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Besancon‘s (7-18) road loss to eleventh ranked Lyon (9-16) 94-98 on Friday. Lyon outrebounded Besancon 48-31 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lyon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Forward Francois Wibaut (198-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) accounted for 18 points and 15 assists. Point guard Anthony Da Silva (185-2001) came up with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American Mykal Riley (198-1985, college: Alabama) added 24 points respectively for Besancon in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Lyon maintains eleventh place with 9-16 record, which they share with Les Sables. Besancon lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Feurs. Lyon will meet league’s leader Hyeres-Toulon on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Besancon will play against the league’s second-placed Caen (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lyon: W.Francois 25+13reb+2ast, J.Barham 20+6reb+3ast, T.Desseignet 18+4reb+15ast, G.Joseph 12+17reb+4ast, M.Noah 11+5reb+2ast, S.Plaucoste 6+3reb+2ast
Besancon: M.Riley 24+3reb+3ast, A.Da Silva 18+7reb+7ast, M.Gamberoni 13+3reb+3ast, B.Thibault 11+5reb, B.Dohou 10+9reb+4ast, A.Anthony 7+3ast
gschID: 1092072
Mulhouse – Hyeres-Toulon 74-63
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (18-7) on the court of fifth ranked Mulhouse on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Mulhouse 74-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hyeres-Toulon. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mulhouse made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Spanish center Victor Serrano (210-1989) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Mulhouse players scored in double figures. Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200-1999) answered with 13 points and American forward Moses Greenwood (201-1997, college: SE Louisiana) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Hyeres-Toulon. Hyeres-Toulon’s coach Jean-Louis Borg rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Mulhouse have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Avignon/Pontet. Hyeres-Toulon at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Mulhouse is looking forward to face Boulogne (#10) in Boulogne-sur-Mer in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hyeres-Toulon will play at home against Lyon (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: V.Lucas 12+6reb+1ast, V.Serrano 11+8reb+5ast, F.Pouaveyoun 11+10reb+5ast, N.Seydou 10+3reb+2ast, T.Vincent 9+2reb+5ast, M.Hugo 8+2reb+1ast
Hyeres-Toulon: N.Knezevic 13+4reb+3ast, M.Greenwood 11+8reb, M.Eugene 10+2reb, Q.Losser 9+7reb, M.Staniulis 8+2reb+4ast, O.Baradji 5+3reb
gschID: 1092073
Andrezieux – Boulogne 65-75
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (12-13) won against on the road 4th placed Andrezieux (14-11) 75-65 on Friday. Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American guard Randy Haynes (193-1995, college: ODU, agency: SLN) accounted for 25 points. Senegalese forward Pape Diop (202-1996, college: Cape Breton) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Andrezieux in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Andrezieux’s coach Guillaume Quintard let to play eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Boulogne moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Andrezieux lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pont-de-Cheruy. Boulogne will meet at home higher ranked Mulhouse (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Andrezieux will play against Pole France in Paris and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: R.Haynes 25+1reb, D.Radnic 18+4reb+2ast, A.Levarity 14+13reb+5ast, C.Andre 10+6reb+1ast, L.Nadyr 5+3reb+8ast, H.Sydney 2+1reb
Andrezieux: P.Diop 12+10reb+2ast, J.Burrows 12+10reb+1ast, T.Bouteille 10+1ast, M.Diarra 10+4reb, C.Hugo 9+1reb+1ast, L.Weber 5+1reb+4ast
gschID: 1092074
Feurs – Pole France 63-57
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked CFBB‘s (5-20) road loss to thirteenth ranked Feurs (7-18) 57-63 on Friday. Guard Yanis Harrath (178-1998) nailed 11 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Eddy Djedje (197-1995) accounted for 10 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Nolan Traore (190-2006) came up with 15 points and 5 assists and Jonas Boulefaa (203-2007) added 6 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Pole France in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Feurs moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Besancon. Pole France lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Feurs will meet at home higher ranked Avignon/Pontet (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pole France will play against Andrezieux (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Feurs: H.Yanis 11+4reb+5ast, E.Djedje 10+6reb+1ast, J.Zero 10+3reb, P.Henry 8+6reb, A.Spinali 6+1reb, D.Archinard 6+5reb+4ast
Pole France: T.Nolan 15+4reb+5ast, Y.Hugo 9+4reb, A.Yannis 6+2ast, D.Mohamed 6+7reb, B.Jonas 6+12reb+3ast, S.Nathan 5+4reb
gschID: 1092075
Avignon/Pontet – Pont-de-Cheruy 71-68
Important game to mention about took place in Avignon. Sixth ranked Avignon/Pontet (15-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 7th ranked SOPCC (14-11) 71-68 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of SOPCC. American guard Tyson Jolly (193-1997, college: Iona) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and power forward Sullivan Hernandez (204-1995, college: Laramie CC) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Avignon/Pontet players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Mahes Montout (185-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and Gabonese center Brice Eyaga (205-1998) scored 14 points. SOPCC’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Avignon/Pontet have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes and Mulhouse. Pont-de-Cheruy at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Andrezieux. Avignon/Pontet will play against Feurs (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pont-de-Cheruy will play against Orchies (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Avignon/Pontet: T.Jolly 18+5reb+1ast, D.Bridgewater 14+3reb+2ast, S.Hernandez 12+7reb+5ast, N.Kovanusic 10+10reb+2ast, G.Bourcier 7+1reb, S.Cayol 5+1reb+2ast
Pont-de-Cheruy: M.Mahes 17+3reb+6ast, E.Brice 14+4reb+1ast, L.Chelle 9+4reb, T.Dary-Sagnes 9+2reb, C.Ambroise 6, N.Maydden 5+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1092076
Orchies – Le Havre 96-92
There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Orchesien BC (12-13) defeated 8th ranked STB Le Havre (13-12) in Orchies 96-92 on Friday. Orchies looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Andrew Jones (191-1997, college: Texas) nailed 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Loic Menuge (197-1999) accounted for 22 points and 5 rebounds. Orchesien BC’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Valentin Bigote (196-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and American forward Fred Thomas (196-1993, college: MSU) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Le Havre in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Orchesien BC. Orchies moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser STB Le Havre dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Rennes and Loon-Plage. Orchies will meet at home Pont-de-Cheruy (#7) in the next round. Le Havre will play against Saint Vallier and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: A.Jones 25+5reb+4ast, M.Loic 22+5reb+3ast, M.Moussa 13+15reb, M.Benhamed 12+1reb+1ast, L.Rucklin 9+1reb+9ast, O.Wesley 5+3reb+2ast
Le Havre: V.Bigote 26+7reb+11ast, M.Var 18+4reb, F.Thomas 16+8reb+5ast, D.Nseke Ebele 12+4reb+3ast, T.Housieaux 9+1reb, O.Embo Dennis 5+3reb+7ast
gschID: 1092077
