Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 19 most important game was a victory of Orchesien BC over 3rd placed Mulhouse 89-81 on Friday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Joe Burton (203-1990, college: Oregon St., agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Mulhouse. Orchesien BC (13-6) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Mulhouse at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Orchesien BC is looking forward to face Pontoise (#11) in Cergy in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mulhouse will play at home against Andrezieux (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Poitiers (10-9) which hosted 5th ranked Lorient (11-8). Eighth ranked Poitiers won 81-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lorient. It was a great evening for American swingman Marcus Relphorde (198-1988, college: Colorado) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bali Coulibaly helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) responded with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Lorient’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Poitiers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lorient at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Poitiers will play against league’s leader Union Rennes on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lorient will play against C’Chartres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
NM1 top team – Union Rennes (15-4) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked CFBB (3-16) in Paris 79-62. It was a quality performance for Cheick Sekou-Conde who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Maxim Logue came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for CFBB in the defeat. CFBB’s coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Union Rennes maintains first place with 15-4 record, which they share with Rouen. CFBB lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Hyeres-Toulon. Union Rennes will meet at home Poitiers (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. CFBB will play against Vendee Challans (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Kaysersberg was smashed by Caen on the road 90-66. Cergy-Pontoise won against Hyeres-Toulon on its own court 78-63. Challans unfortunately lost to Berck in a road game 86-93. Vitre recorded a loss to Tarbes-Lourdes at home 69-77. Toulouse was defeated by Rueil on the opponent’s court 73-77. Chartres beat Tours in a home game 80-69. Les Sables lost to Loon-Plage on the road 73-81. Rouen managed to outperform Lyon on its own court 78-68. Boulogne recorded a loss to Andrezieux in a road game 79-93. Pont-de-Cheruy crushed Cergy-Pontoise at home 77-58. Feurs CTC was beaten by Le Havre on the opponent’s court 70-64. Hyeres-Toulon lost to Caen in a home game 60-68. Besancon managed to outperform Kaysersberg on the road 88-78.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 14 points and 16 rebounds by Doume Pierrick Moukenga of Hyeres-Toulon.
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Caen – Kaysersberg 90-66
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Caen (13-6) crushed at home 13th ranked Kaysersberg (4-15) 90-66 on Tuesday. Caen looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Florian Thibedore (193-1990) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Naturalized DR Congolese point guard Carl Ona-Embo (188-1989) accounted for 18 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Ona-Embo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Caen’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boukhary Cissoko (198-2000) came up with 15 points and forward Christnel Jean-Francois (200-1991) added 12 points respectively for Kaysersberg in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Caen. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Kaysersberg keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Caen will meet at home SOPCC (#6) in the next round. Kaysersberg will play against SO Maritime Boulogne (#12) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kaysersberg: B.Cissoko 15+1reb+1ast, A.Anderson 13+2reb+1ast, C.Jean-Francois 12+3reb+2ast, K.Sow 7+2reb, Y.Solle 6+6reb+1ast, H.Joackim 5+2reb+4ast
Caen: P.N’Jiba 20+4reb+1ast, C.Ona-Embo 18+2reb+6ast, F.Thibedore 16+6reb+8ast, Y.Smock 9+6reb, V.Lucas 8, M.Bernaoui 7+8reb+3ast
gschID: 1056427
Cergy-Pontoise – Hyeres-Toulon 78-63
Rather expected game when 14th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-16) lost to eleventh ranked Pontoise (7-12) in Cergy 63-78 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 4 assists. Guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) accounted for 16 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Pontoise’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Doume Pierrick Moukenga (203-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and guard Camille Jean (188-2002) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively for Hyeres-Toulon in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pontoise moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Hyeres-Toulon lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pole France. Pontoise will meet higher ranked Orchesien BC (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Feurs CTC (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hyeres-Toulon: D.Pierrick Moukenga 14+16reb, D.Conde 12+3reb, M.Eugene 12+2reb+1ast, J.Camille 10+2reb+6ast, C.Colimon 5+2reb+2ast, O.Baradji 4+8reb+2ast
Cergy-Pontoise: D.Nunn 18+3reb+4ast, J.Randriamananjara 16+4reb+5ast, A.Thimon 12+8reb+1ast, D.Adama 10+5reb+1ast, M.Sy 8+9reb, K.Francois 8+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1056428
Group A
Berck – Challans 93-86
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Berck (5-14) won against at home 4th placed Vendee Challans (11-8) 93-86 on Saturday. Berck made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Luidgy Laporal (206-1995, college: SFU) who led the winners and scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Kayode Ajenifuja (195-1993, college: Mercyhurst) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Berck’s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Paul Turpin (192-1993) came up with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Bahamas forward Radshad Davis (195-1996, college: FIU) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Vendee Challans in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Berck moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Boulogne. Loser Vendee Challans keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Berck will meet higher ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vendee Challans will play against CFBB (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Challans: P.Turpin 29+6reb+6ast, R.Davis 16+7reb, J.Jones 12+5reb, T.Desseignet 11+2reb+2ast, P.Clerence 8+5reb, E.Bosc 5+6reb+4ast
Berck: A.Henocq 14+3reb+1ast, L.Laporal 12+5reb+1ast, A.Mendy 11+2reb+1ast, K.Ajenifuja 11+6reb+1ast, A.Moisy 10+2reb+5ast, D.Riley 9+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1006837
Pole France – Rennes 62-79
NM1 top team – Union Rennes (15-4) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked CFBB (3-16) in Paris 79-62. Union Rennes made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Union Rennes forced 27 CFBB turnovers. Union Rennes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a quality performance for Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Clement Poncet LeBerre (185-1995) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Union Rennes players scored in double figures. Forward Maxim Logue (203-2005) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Ilane Fibleuil (193-2005) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for CFBB in the defeat. CFBB’s coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Union Rennes maintains first place with 15-4 record, which they share with Rouen. CFBB lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Hyeres-Toulon. Union Rennes will meet at home Poitiers (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. CFBB will play against Vendee Challans (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pole France: L.Maxim 19+6reb+1ast, F.Ilane 16+7reb+1ast, T.Nolan 5+2reb+5ast, J.Wilson 5+4reb+1ast, S.Talis 5+3reb+1ast, Y.Victor-Jeremy 4+5reb
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 17+6reb+1ast, P.LeBerre Clement 14+9reb+1ast, L.Fontaine 13+2reb+4ast, S.Adrien 11+5reb+2ast, J.Sclear 9+3reb+2ast, S.Cape 7+3reb+10ast
gschID: 1006824
Poitiers – Lorient 81-73
Another interesting game for Poitiers (10-9) which hosted 5th ranked Lorient (11-8). Eighth ranked Poitiers won 81-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lorient. They outrebounded Lorient 36-25 including a 13-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American swingman Marcus Relphorde (198-1988, college: Colorado) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ivorian center Bali Coulibaly (199-1995) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Poitiers players scored in double figures. At the losing side naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) responded with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Hugo Suhard (184-1992) scored 13 points. Lorient’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Poitiers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Lorient at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Poitiers will play against league’s leader Union Rennes on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lorient will play against C’Chartres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lorient: H.Suhard 13+2reb+1ast, Q.Hanck 12+2ast, K.Mondesir 9+5reb+1ast, I.Saounera 9+3reb+3ast, A.Sy 8+8reb+5ast, I.Djambo 7+3reb+1ast
Poitiers: M.Relphorde 18+10reb+1ast, B.Coulibaly 14+9reb, K.Omoerah 13+4reb+2ast, K.Mendy 10+5reb+1ast, J.Seymour 8+3reb+1ast, C.Pontens 8+2reb+6ast
gschID: 1006829
Vitre – Tarbes-Lourdes 69-77
There was an upset when higher ranked Vitre (10-9) lost at home to twelfth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (7-12) 77-69 on Friday. Lourdes-Tarbes forced 20 Vitre turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Forward Niels Pharose (199-1999) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. Four Lourdes-Tarbes players scored in double figures. Power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) added 9 points respectively for Vitre in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lourdes-Tarbes moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vitre keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Lourdes-Tarbes will meet at home Berck (#13) in the next round. Vitre will play against the league’s second-placed Loon-Plage (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Vitre: V.Ilic 18+7reb+3ast, B.Hugo 10+2reb+1ast, L.Prolhac 9+1reb+2ast, N.Burrell 9+1reb+3ast, V.Fandelet 7+2reb, K.Incredule 6+3reb+1ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: D.Wallace 19+4reb+1ast, M.Ludovic 15+3reb, N.Pharose 15+3reb+1ast, D.Quincy-Jones 11+3reb+2ast, R.Lesca 6+2reb+6ast, T.Wiscart Goetz 4+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1006830
Rueil – Toulouse 77-73
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Rueil (10-9) defeated at home 7th ranked Toulouse (10-9) 77-73 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Steven Ricard (200-1990) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Warren Racine (188-1995) accounted for 23 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) came up with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Algerian point guard Samir Mekdad (191-1986) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Toulouse in the defeat. Four Toulouse players scored in double figures. Toulouse’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Rueil moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Toulouse. Rueil will meet Tours (#10) on the road in the next round. Toulouse will play against Les Sables (#12) in Les Sables-D’Ollone and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: S.Mekdad 15+5reb+4ast, O.Yao-Delon 14+7reb+1ast, M.Dadiet 14+8reb+5ast, C.Andre 10+11reb+1ast, M.Ladji 6+3reb, T.Gottin 6+3reb+1ast
Rueil: W.Racine 23+3reb+4ast, S.Ricard 21+6reb+3ast, F.Braga 11+8reb+1ast, E.Kherzane 8+7reb+2ast, G.William 6+6reb+1ast, M.Legat 4+4reb+6ast
gschID: 1006831
Chartres – Tours 80-69
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Tours (7-12) lost on the road to third ranked C’Chartres (13-6) 80-69 on Friday. C’Chartres forced 20 Tours turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 assists. Naturalized Guyanese forward Gide Noel (200-1993) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. C’Chartres’ coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seychellois center Abdel Kader Sylla (204-1990) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Pierre-Etienne Drouault (196-1990) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Tours in the defeat. Four Tours players scored in double figures. C’Chartres moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Tours keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. C’Chartres will meet Lorient (#5) on the road in the next round. Tours will play against Rueil (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tours: P.Drouault 15+5reb+3ast, A.Kader Sylla 15+9reb+3ast, R.Edzata 14+5reb, S.Suggs 12+3reb+3ast, J.Tchicamboud 7+2reb+5ast, M.N’Doye 2+8reb
Chartres: Y.Siegwarth 22+2reb+6ast, G.Noel 16+3reb, A.Smith 15+3reb, M.Pellin 8+2reb+4ast, D.Ugo 7+6reb+5ast, V.Mukuna 6+4reb
gschID: 1006832
Loon-Plage – Les Sables 81-73
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Loon-Plage (14-5) beat at home 11th ranked Les Sables (7-12) 81-73 on Friday. Loon-Plage made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game, while Les Sables only scored eight points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Antoine Rojewski (194-2000) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Pierre Hannequin (190-1998) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Five Loon-Plage players scored in double figures. Point guard Lucas Plasse (185-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists and American guard Jackson Trapp (193-1992, college: FAU) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Les Sables in the defeat. Les Sables’ coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Newly promoted Loon-Plage maintains second place with 14-5 record behind leader Rouen. Loser Les Sables dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Loon-Plage will meet at home Vitre (#6) in the next round. Les Sables will play against Toulouse (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: J.Trapp 18+6reb+1ast, N.Niktash 14+2reb+1ast, L.Plasse 13+3reb+11ast, B.Dohou 8, A.Racine 7+3reb+3ast, T.Badiane 6+4reb+1ast
Loon-Plage: P.Hannequin 18+3reb+3ast, R.Antoine 17+6reb+4ast, R.Anderson Jr. 15+8reb+1ast, F.Cissoko 14+4reb, T.Housieaux 10+6reb+2ast, S.Saumont 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1006833
Group B
Rouen – Lyon 78-68
Very expected game when 9th ranked Lyon (8-11) lost on the road to first ranked SPO Rouen (15-4) 78-68 on Friday. SPO Rouen outrebounded Lyon 35-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for point guard William Mensah (175-1995) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 4 assists. Forward Tim Eboh (197-1997) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five SPO Rouen players scored in double figures. SPO Rouen’s coach Sylvain Delorme used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Dylan Gana (202-1992) came up with 11 points and 4 steals and Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Lyon in the defeat. SPO Rouen maintains first place with 15-4 record, which they share with Rennes. Lyon lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Feurs CTC. SPO Rouen will meet Besancon (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lyon will play against the league’s second-placed STB Le Havre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lyon: D.Gana 11+4reb+2ast, S.Plaucoste 11+3reb+1ast, P.Romain 10+2ast, W.Mackey 10+3reb+1ast, T.Lefebvre 9+6ast, A.Levarity 7+8reb+1ast
Rouen: W.Mensah 19+2reb+4ast, B.Injai 14+4reb+4ast, K.Gourari 13+6reb+3ast, T.Eboh 12+9reb+3ast, G.David 11+1reb, T.Prost 4+1ast
gschID: 1006834
Andrezieux – Boulogne 93-79
Very predictable result when seventh ranked Andrezieux (11-8) won against at home 12th ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (5-14) 93-79 on Friday. Andrezieux made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 SO Maritime Boulogne turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Theo Bouteille (192-1997) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Hugo Dumortier (196-1993) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Point guard Thomas Vincent (185-1997) came up with 24 points and American swingman Wendell Davis (197-1995, college: Ashland) added 18 points and 7 assists respectively for SO Maritime Boulogne in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Andrezieux moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SO Maritime Boulogne keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Berck. Andrezieux will meet Mulhouse (#5) on the road in the next round. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against Kaysersberg (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: T.Vincent 24+3reb+3ast, W.Davis 18+2reb+7ast, C.Gassama 13+1reb+2ast, L.Nikolic 10+10reb+1ast, B.Antoine 9+9reb+2ast, P.Truffert 2+4reb
Andrezieux: T.Bouteille 22+6reb+5ast, H.Dumortier 19+2reb+2ast, L.Weber 13+1reb+8ast, C.Nadolny 10+4reb+1ast, H.Cosse 8+4reb, J.Burrows 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1006835
Pont-de-Cheruy – Cergy-Pontoise 77-58
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Pontoise (7-12) was outscored by seventh ranked SOPCC (11-8) in Pont de Cheruy 77-58 on Saturday. SOPCC forced 19 Pontoise turnovers and outrebounded them 35-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for DR Congolese Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Lucas Thevenard (202-1998) accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Adrien Thimon (188-1994) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pontoise in the defeat. SOPCC moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Pontoise dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. SOPCC will meet Caen (#4) on the road in the next round. Pontoise will play against Orchesien BC (#3) in Orchies and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cergy-Pontoise: A.Thimon 19+5reb+1ast, J.Randriamananjara 10+6reb+2ast, L.Gendrey 9+1reb+1ast, D.Nunn 9+4ast, A.Diallo 6+4reb, K.Francois 3+1reb+1ast
Pont-de-Cheruy: M.Yasmin 23+7reb+2ast, T.Lucas 17+10reb, L.Chelle 12+3reb+3ast, B.Coudray 8+4reb+4ast, J.Eyoum 6+2reb+2ast, N.Maydden 6+1reb
gschID: 1006836
Le Havre – Feurs CTC 70-64
Everything went according to plan when second ranked STB Le Havre (13-6) defeated at home 10th ranked Feurs CTC (8-11) 70-64 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. STB Le Havre made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Valentin Bigote (196-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks and Eddy Djedje (197-1995) added 12 points respectively for Feurs CTC in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for STB Le Havre. They maintain second place with 13-6 record having just two points less than leader Rouen, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Feurs CTC dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Lyon. STB Le Havre will meet Lyon (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feurs CTC will play against Hyeres-Toulon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Feurs CTC: E.Djedje 12+4reb+2ast, I.Haidara 12+11reb+3ast, C.Gurgey 9+1reb, A.Spinali 8+6reb+4ast, F.Yangue 6+5reb, H.Yanis 5+6reb
Le Havre: S.Barro 16+5reb, S.N’Dir 14+1reb+6ast, D.Nseke Ebele 12+6reb+1ast, V.Bigote 12+10reb+2ast, F.Thomas 8+5reb+2ast, R.Duport 4+3reb
gschID: 1006825
Hyeres-Toulon – Caen 60-68
There was no surprise when 14th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-16) lost at home to fifth ranked Caen (13-6) 68-60 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Power forward Mounir Bernaoui (203-1997) accounted for 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Lithuanian point guard Mantvydas Staniulis (186-1997) came up with 17 points and forward Doume Pierrick Moukenga (203-1987) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Hyeres-Toulon in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hyeres-Toulon’s coach Pierre Tavano let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Caen. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Hyeres-Toulon lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pole France. Caen will meet at home SOPCC (#6) in the next round. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Feurs CTC (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hyeres-Toulon: M.Staniulis 17+3reb+3ast, O.Baradji 11+4reb+1ast, M.Govindy 10+4reb, D.Pierrick Moukenga 10+7reb+2ast, C.Colimon 4+1reb+2ast, R.Wilson 3+1reb+1ast
Caen: J.Awich 17+9reb+3ast, C.Ona-Embo 12+5reb, P.N’Jiba 12+2ast, M.Bernaoui 11+10reb+5ast, Y.Smock 8+4reb+1ast, F.Thibedore 8+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1006826
Kaysersberg – Besancon 78-88
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Besancon (10-9) beat on the road 13th ranked Kaysersberg (4-15) 88-78 on Friday. Besancon dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Kaysersberg’s 28. They outrebounded Kaysersberg 45-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American Mykal Riley (198-1985, college: Alabama) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Mali point guard Siriman Kanoute (181-2001) accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Point guard Gregory Bengaber (186-1997) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Boukhary Cissoko (198-2000) added 17 points respectively for Kaysersberg in the defeat. Five Besancon and four Kaysersberg players scored in double figures. Besancon moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Kaysersberg keeps the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Besancon will meet at home league’s leader SPO Rouen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kaysersberg will play against SO Maritime Boulogne (#12) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kaysersberg: B.Cissoko 17+2reb+2ast, G.Bengaber 17+5reb+7ast, A.Anderson 14+2reb+4ast, K.Sow 13+3reb+1ast, K.Walter 6+2reb+2ast, C.Jean-Francois 5+4reb+1ast
Besancon: M.Riley 24+6reb+2ast, S.Kanoute 15+9reb+4ast, F.Prenom 12+6reb+2ast, N.Knezevic 10+8reb, M.Beaubois 10+5reb+5ast, H.Sydney 6
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Mulhouse – Orchies 81-89
Round 19 most important game was a victory of Orchesien BC over 3rd placed Mulhouse 89-81 on Friday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Joe Burton (203-1990, college: Oregon St., agency: GoEmpire Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Frederic Loubaki (195-1997) added 12 points and 5 assists in the effort for Mulhouse. Four Mulhouse players scored in double figures. Orchesien BC (13-6) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Mulhouse at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Orchesien BC is looking forward to face Pontoise (#11) in Cergy in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mulhouse will play at home against Andrezieux (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: F.Pouaveyoun 16+10reb+5ast, A.Dudit 14+1reb+3ast, Y.Mendy 13+4reb+1ast, F.Loubaki 12+3reb+5ast, Q.Diehl 8+2reb, M.Hugo 6+1reb
Orchies: J.Burton 27+13reb+3ast, A.Venckus 18+1reb+1ast, A.Rigaux 10+4reb+4ast, M.Benhamed 9+1reb, H.Romain 8+1reb+4ast, J.Verbeke 7+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1006828
Tags : JOE BURTON, BC ORCHIES, FRENCH BASKETBALL
