Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 6 in the NM1 took place in Metz. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 10th ranked Metz (8-10) to first ranked Fougeres (12-5) 66-64 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Romain Dardaine (200-1988) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Fougeres maintains first position with 12-5 record. Metz at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Fougeres are looking forward to face Berck (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Metz will play against Pole France in Paris and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Charleville. Ninth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (9-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Etoile Angers (11-7) 81-79 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Etoile Angers. Johan Clet (190-1996) notched 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Frank Davidson supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Charleville-Mezieres’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) did not help to save the game for Angers. Charleville moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Berck. Angers at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Charleville will play against Poissy (#11) on the road in the next round. Angers will play against Boulogne (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Vendee Challans (11-7) against ninth ranked Orchesien BC (8-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting Vendee Challans was defeated by Orchesien BC in a tough game in Orchies 85-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vendee Challans. The best player for the winners was Joe Burton who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Mohamad Diop who recorded 30 points. Orchies moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Vendee Challans dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Orchies will meet Levallois (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Challans will play against the league’s leader Le Havre (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Quimper destroyed SCABB on the opponent’s court 83-55. Mulhouse managed to outperform Tarbes-Lourdes in a home game 92-89. Levallois was rolled over Saint Vallier on the road 112-84. Loon-Plage was defeated by Tours on its own court 78-84. Vitre was smashed by Lyon in a road game 80-53. Le Havre won against Les Sables at home 64-52. Lorient outscored Feurs on the opponent’s court 103-81. Boulogne managed to beat Rennes in a home game 90-81. Toulouse was defeated by Berck on the road 82-64. Avignon/Pontet was beaten by Poissy on its own court 89-97. Pole France lost to Besancon in a road game 55-61.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 6 rebounds by Hugo Moukouri of Pole France.
SCABB – Quimper 55-83
Rather expected game when 4th ranked Andrezieux (10-8) was crushed at home by second ranked Quimper UJAP (14-4) 83-55 on Tuesday. Quimper looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Antoine Dudit (181-1997) who scored 16 points and 5 assists. Algerian guard Nadyr Labouize (187-1997) chipped in 15 points. Four Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Mali forward Mohamed Sidibe (196-2002) who recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ludovic Dufeal (203, college: Gardner-Webb) added 9 points and 5 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. Quimper keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Le Havre. SCABB lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Tarbes-Lourdes and Rennes. Quimper will meet at home Lyon (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SCABB will play against Tarbes-Lourdes (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quimper: A.Dudit 16+3reb+5ast, N.Labouize 15+3reb+3ast, A.Wallez 11+6reb+2ast, M.Milovanovic 10+5reb+3ast, N.Burrell 9+1reb+1ast, L.Thevenard 9+6reb
SCABB: M.Sidibe 13+6reb+1ast, L.Dufeal 9+5reb+1ast, H.Cucherat 6+1reb+2ast, A.Ville 5+3reb, M.Montout 5+3reb+2ast, S.Mariscal 5+3reb
gschID: 1252387
Orchies – Challans 91-85
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Vendee Challans (11-7) against ninth ranked Orchesien BC (8-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting Vendee Challans was defeated by Orchesien BC in a tough game in Orchies 85-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vendee Challans. Orchies looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Joe Burton (202-1990, college: Oregon St.) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. Belgian Igor Mintogo (193-1999) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Mohamad Diop (204-1999) who recorded 30 points and forward Clement Morel (195-2000) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Orchies moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Vendee Challans dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Orchies will meet Levallois (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Challans will play against the league’s leader Le Havre (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Orchies: J.Burton 29+15reb+3ast, I.Mintogo 14+4reb+4ast, Y.Blanc 10+2reb+5ast, P.Mwamba 9+2reb+1ast, L.Rucklin 9+1reb+3ast, G.Gessat 8+2reb+2ast
Challans: M.Diop 30+4reb, T.Touze 15+2reb+4ast, C.Morel 15+5reb+2ast, J.Bichard 8+2reb+4ast, W.Racine 7+3ast, G.Bengaber 4+5ast
gschID: 1252388
Mulhouse – Tarbes-Lourdes 92-89
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Mulhouse (8-10) edged at home higher ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (10-8) 92-89 on Tuesday. Mulhouse forced 22 Tarbes-Lourdes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Congolese center Valentin Mukuna (207-1993) who scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Mulhouse’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) who recorded 24 points and 4 assists and naturalized Guyanese Mike Joseph (203-1994) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mulhouse moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Lourdes-Tarbes keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with SCABB and Rennes. Mulhouse will meet Tours (#8) on the road in the next round. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against SCABB (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: F.Milanese 18+6reb+2ast, V.Mukuna 18+7reb+4ast, T.Faulkner 16+1reb+4ast, P.Samoura 11+4reb+2ast, K.Incredule 11+7reb+10ast, T.Dary-Sagnes 7+1reb
Tarbes-Lourdes: M.Chambre 24+4reb+4ast, M.Joseph 22+7reb+2ast, J.Le Roux 12+6reb+4ast, M.Queta 11+12reb+1ast, N.Pharose 11+7reb, T.Wiscart Goetz 4+6ast
gschID: 1252389
Saint Vallier – Levallois 112-84
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Metropolitans (6-12) was rolled over on the road by eighth ranked Saint Vallier (8-10) 112-84 on Tuesday. Saint Vallier made 30-of-34 free shots (88.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Levallois turnovers. Saint Vallier looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jazzmarr Ferguson (185-1989, college: IU Southeast) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Saint Vallier’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 naturalized Mali swingman Samba Balayera (195-1996) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Mali forward Mamoudou Diarra (206-1997, college: Tenn Tech) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Saint Vallier and five Levallois players scored in double figures. Saint Vallier moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Metropolitans keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Loon-Plage. Saint Vallier will meet Vitre (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Levallois will play against Orchies and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: J.Ferguson 34+1reb+5ast, J.Burrows 19+6reb+5ast, J.Kebe 18+7ast, J.Boucaud 12+5reb+2ast, N.Pineau 8+6reb, S.Derradji 8+7reb+2ast
Levallois: S.Balayera 17+5reb+5ast, M.Diarra 13+8reb, M.Carter 12+2reb+3ast, B.Tackamoud 10+1reb+4ast, L.Meite 10+3reb+2ast, K.Thalien 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1252390
Loon-Plage – Tours 78-84
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Tours (8-10) beat on the road 12th ranked Loon-Plage (6-12) 84-78 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Power forward Fabien Paschal (205-1991) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tours players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Clement Peinte (194-1997) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tours moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Loon-Plage dropped to the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Levallois. Tours will meet at home Mulhouse (#10) in the next round. Loon-Plage will play against Les Sables in Les Sables-D’Ollone and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tours: C.Turner 22+2reb+4ast, H.Bequignon 15+2reb+3ast, F.Paschal 14+5reb+1ast, B.Andre 13+5reb+2ast, A.Dargenton 6+5reb+1ast, P.Drouault 5+1reb+3ast
Loon-Plage: C.Peinte 16+1reb+2ast, J.Robertson 15+6reb+3ast, P.Duwiquet 10+2reb+3ast, H.Desseignet 9+4ast, W.Hairabetian 9+2reb+1ast, S.Saumont 6+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1252391
Lyon – Vitre 80-53
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked Vitre (7-11) was outplayed on the road by twelfth ranked Lyon (7-11) 80-53 on Tuesday. Lyon forced 21 Vitre turnovers. Strangely Vitre outrebounded Lyon 38-26 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. Guard Noah Manet (194-2004) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lyon players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was David Gassaud (201-2001) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Sahel Mouhri (197-2004) added 13 points and 5 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. Lyon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Vitre. Lyon will meet league’s second-placed Quimper on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vitre will play against Saint Vallier (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lyon: D.Nunn 17+1reb+5ast, M.Semelet 14+6reb, N.Manet 14+5reb+2ast, K.Comblon 12+3reb+2ast, J.Zero 9+4reb+1ast, F.Loubaki 7+2ast
Vitre: D.Gassaud 15+9reb+2ast, S.Mouhri 13+5reb, B.Sylla 5+3reb+2ast, A.Racine 5+1reb+2ast, Y.Mendy 5+6reb+2ast, A.Dossou 4+3reb
gschID: 1252392
Le Havre – Les Sables 64-52
No shocking result in a game when first ranked STB Le Havre (14-4) won against at home 6th ranked Les Sables (9-9) 64-52 on Tuesday. Le Havre looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) who scored 11 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) who recorded 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Louis Prolhac (177-1991) added 2 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. STB Le Havre have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record, which they share with Quimper. Loser Les Sables keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Toulouse. Le Havre will meet Challans (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Les Sables will play against Loon-Plage and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: V.Bigote 11+2reb+3ast, K.Wright 11+5reb, T.Desseignet 11+4reb+7ast, J.Awich 10+9reb+2ast, S.Cayol 8+3reb+4ast, Z.Nebot 6+3ast
Les Sables: T.Klein 10+1reb, L.Martel 9+3reb, N.Goudou-Sinha 8+2reb+2ast, B.Maughmer 8+6reb+5ast, S.Aricique 5+1reb+1ast, D.Geu 5+3reb
gschID: 1252393
Feurs – Lorient 81-103
There was an upset when higher ranked Feurs (11-7) was crushed at home by eleventh ranked Lorient (8-10) 103-81 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was guard Valentin Vitale-Boiteux (187-2001) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) chipped in 22 points. Four Lorient players scored in double figures. Lorient’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese forward Charles Nkaloulou (200-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) who recorded 19 points and 5 rebounds and Matheo Radnic added 15 points, 6 assists and 6 steals respectively. Lorient moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Feurs dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Lorient will meet at home Avignon/Pontet (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feurs will play against Toulouse (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lorient: K.Franceschi 22+2reb+1ast, G.Payen-Boucard 12+4reb+3ast, V.Vitale-Boiteux 12+8reb+9ast, M.Robin 10+5reb+1ast, A.Sclear 10+6reb, K.Mondesir 9+2reb+1ast
Feurs: C.Nkaloulou 19+5reb+1ast, M.Radnic 15+3reb+6ast, D.Archinard 14+3reb+6ast, M.Diarra 11+4ast, M.Bouhmama 9+4reb+4ast, R.Djasrambaye 8+10reb
gschID: 1252478
Boulogne – Rennes 90-81
Everything could happen in Boulogne-sur-Mer at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne and 5th ranked Union Rennes had identical 10-7 record. This time SO Maritime Boulogne used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rennes 90-81 on Tuesday night. Boulogne looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Nolan Kingue (195-2003) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Victor Diallo (201-2001) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Eliot Thillier (188-2002) who recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds and center Moustafa Haidara (206-2001) added 8 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SO Maritime Boulogne (11-7) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Union Rennes dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Tarbes-Lourdes and SCABB. Boulogne will meet league’s second-placed Angers on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rennes will play against Besancon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: N.Kingue 22+8reb+2ast, V.Diallo 16+8reb+3ast, J.Hyacinthe 10+2reb, J.Seymour 10+8reb+2ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 8+4reb+1ast, F.Yangue 6+5reb+1ast
Rennes: E.Thillier 20+8reb, J.Sclear 19+3reb+2ast, L.Fontaine 10+1reb+3ast, K.Selebangue 9+2reb+9ast, R.Ekwakwe-Priso 8+2reb+2ast, M.Haidara 8+14reb+2ast
gschID: 1252479
Berck – Toulouse 82-64
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Toulouse (9-9) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Berck (9-8) 82-64 on Tuesday. Berck dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Toulouse‘s 30. Berck looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Madagascar guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) who scored 15 points and 4 assists. Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Berck players scored in double figures. Berck’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 Jamaican-American forward Willesley Butler (203-1996, college: UAB) who recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Dylan Gana (202-1992) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Berck moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Charleville. Toulouse lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Les Sables. Berck will meet league’s leader Fougeres on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Toulouse will play against Feurs (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Berck: J.Randriamananjara 15+2reb+4ast, D.Okemba 14+1reb, G.Paumier 14+7reb, G.Valayer 12+4reb+2ast, T.Duchene 7+1reb+5ast, L.Weber 6+3reb+1ast
Toulouse: A.Aygalenq 15+1reb+1ast, W.Butler 12+7reb+4ast, D.Gana 11+5reb+1ast, J.Ouattara 7+2reb+2ast, D.Ona Embo 7+3reb+1ast, C.Jean 7+5reb+5ast
gschID: 1252480
Charleville – Angers 81-79
Important game to mention about took place in Charleville. Ninth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (9-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Etoile Angers (11-7) 81-79 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Etoile Angers. Charleville made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Johan Clet (190-1996) notched 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Frank Davidson (201-2000, college: Grace) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Charleville-Mezieres’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) did not help to save the game for Angers. Forward Quentin Ruel (202-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Charleville and five Angers players scored in double figures. Charleville moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Berck. Angers at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Charleville will play against Poissy (#11) on the road in the next round. Angers will play against Boulogne (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Charleville: F.Davidson 17+5reb, J.Clet 15+5reb+2ast, R.Malonga 11+1reb+4ast, N.Kovanusic 10+8reb, L.Depaix 8+2reb+3ast, M.Courtois 7+1reb
Angers: J.Ross 17+3reb+2ast, L.Veraghe 17+7reb+4ast, Q.Ruel 14+7reb+1ast, V.Serrano 10+2reb+1ast, E.Djedje 10+6reb+2ast, Y.Harrath 7+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1252481
Metz – Fougeres 64-66
The most exciting game of round 6 in the NM1 took place in Metz. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 10th ranked Metz (8-10) to first ranked Fougeres (12-5) 66-64 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Fougeres players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Romain Dardaine (200-1988) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and center Vincent Pourchot (222-1992) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Fougeres maintains first position with 12-5 record. Metz at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Fougeres are looking forward to face Berck (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Metz will play against Pole France in Paris and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Fougeres: K.Bichard 19+5reb+1ast, C.Soumaoro 11+5reb, A.Thomas 11+5reb+2ast, M.Choplin 10+1reb+6ast, E.Kherzane 7+1ast, M.Lebrun 3+2reb+3ast
Metz: V.Pourchot 17+7reb+1ast, R.Dardaine 16+11reb+2ast, M.Toure 9+3reb+1ast, M.Nwabuzor 8+1reb+3ast, M.Bouvret 6+4reb+4ast, K.Mbaitoubam 4+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1252482
Avignon/Pontet – Poissy 89-97
Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Poissy (8-10) beat on the road 14th ranked Avignon/Pontet (2-16) 97-89 on Tuesday. Poissy dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Avignon/Pontet‘s 42. Poissy looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Olivier Yao-Delon (194-1995) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. Joaquim is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Poissy players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Theo Rey (194-2000) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Nelson Cece (200-2002) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Poissy moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Avignon/Pontet lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. Poissy will meet at home Charleville (#8) in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will play against Lorient (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Poissy: O.Yao-Delon 22+2reb+4ast, V.Joaquim 21+8reb+5ast, O.Kaba 13+4reb+3ast, J.Durand 12+4reb+5ast, M.Da Silva 11+5reb+2ast, K.Closson 8+2reb+6ast
Avignon/Pontet: T.Rey 24+5reb+3ast, N.Cece 21+7reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 10+5reb+4ast, M.Poiroux 9+4reb+7ast, V.Ateba 9+7reb+9ast, V.Meite 8+4reb
gschID: 1252483
Besancon – Pole France 61-55
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Pole France (5-12) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Besancon (11-7) 61-55 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Luxembourg forward Ben Kovac (196-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Hugo Moukouri (205-2008) who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and Nathan Soliman (204-2009) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. Besancon moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Pole France lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Besancon will meet Rennes (#6) on the road in the next round. Pole France will play against Metz (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Besancon: B.Kovac 16+10reb+3ast, A.Falzon 15+4reb+4ast, I.Pouye 11+4reb+3ast, A.Djedje 7+3reb, Q.Hanck 5+3reb+1ast, C.Jubenot 3+4reb+1ast
Pole France: H.Moukouri 20+6reb+1ast, Y.Allard 8+1ast, M.Mahop 8+2reb+1ast, N.Des Bordes 7+1reb, N.Soliman 6+7reb+2ast, K.Vado 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1252484
