Nantes Reze made a strong bid for EuroCup semifinal appearance. The French team outgunned MBK Ruzomberok on the road tonight in the first leg of the quarterfinal series. Yuliya Andreyeva (188-SF-83) came up with 16 points to pace the winning team. Nantes Reze trailed by the most part of the first quarter before Mircheva drained a three-pointer to give the visitors a 14:13 lead at the first break. Nantes Reze maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. The visitors enjoyed a 32:28 halftime advantage. MBK Ruzomberok used a 6:0 run late in the third quarter to spur ahead for a 40:38 lead. However Isis Arrondo (166-PG-89) capped the period with a three-pointer to make it 43:42 in favour of Nantes. Yuliya Andreyeva and Isis Arrondo opened the fourth frame with back-to-back triples. But MBK Ruzomberok stayed hopeful cutting the deficit at 2-point mark 49:51. Isis Arrondo and Yuliya Andreyeva stepped up with five consecutive points and this time Nantes ran away for good. Isis Arrondo finished with 14 points, while Marielle Amant (190-F/C-89) had 8 points for the winning team. Nadia Parker (191-C-87, college: USC) responded with 13 points for MBK Ruzomberok. Katarina Tetemondova (188-F-88) nailed 10 points for the hosts.
Last years U18 champions France will start preparation towards the World Cup that will take place later this summer. First day of camp is May 24.
No less than 10 out of last years 12 players will return looking to claim a spot on the French squad that will be led by Jerome Fournier who is in for his last stint with the National teams. Amongst familiar faces are creative heart and soul of the team Lidija Turcinovic, and perennial allstar and current MVP Olivia Epoupa [read more]
Last years U18 champions France will start preparation towards the World Cup that will take place later this summer. First day of camp is May 24.
No less than 10 out of last years 12 players will return looking to claim a spot on the French squad that will be led by Jerome Fournier who is in for his last stint with the National teams. Amongst familiar faces are creative heart and soul of the team Lidija Turcinovic, and perennial allstar and current MVP Olivia Epoupa. France will play Netherlands, Senegal and Canada in the group stages of the world cup. In preparation to the Worldcup they will tip off in Rez and Fougres as well in the Mediterranian Cup that will take place during Eurobasket 2013.
France U16 wins Dussmann Trophy that took place from 18th-20th May in Luxembourg. The French side posted three victories and clinched the top place.
In Day 1 France U16 overcame Belgium U16 63:46. Omella Bankole top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Alix Duchet (165-PG-97) added 16. Belgium's top scorers are Fauve Bastiaenssens and Serena Lyn-Geldof with 9 points each.
In Day 2 France outscored Slovakia 67:59 [read more]
France U16 wins Dussmann Trophy that took place from 18th-20th May in Luxembourg. The French side posted three victories and clinched the top place. In Day 1 France U16 overcame Belgium U16 63:46. Omella Bankole top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Alix Duchet (165-PG-97) added 16. Belgium's top scorers are Fauve Bastiaenssens and Serena Lyn-Geldof with 9 points each. In Day 2 France outscored Slovakia 67:59. France controlled the majority of the game and reached the second straight win. In Day 3 France rolled over Luxembourg 66:49 and posted the third victory. France proved their ambitions for European Championship in Bulgaria. The tournament will be played in August 1-11.
Soana Lucet will continue her career in Angers - May 22, 2013
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Angers have entered the market. The LFB newcomers tabbed Soana Lucet (186-F-87, college: Arizona). The New Caledonian forward spent the last season in Belgium. She played for Castors Braine. Soana Lucet posted 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in Division I. The forward earned All-Belgian League Honourable Mention. Soana Lucet started 2011/12 season with Arras. Her stats read 2.3 points and 1.4 boards per appearance in LFB. In EuroCup the forward notched 4 [read more]
Angers have entered the market. The LFB newcomers tabbed Soana Lucet (186-F-87, college: Arizona). The New Caledonian forward spent the last season in Belgium. She played for Castors Braine. Soana Lucet posted 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in Division I. The forward earned All-Belgian League Honourable Mention. Soana Lucet started 2011/12 season with Arras. Her stats read 2.3 points and 1.4 boards per appearance in LFB. In EuroCup the forward notched 4.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. She later in the season moved to Castors Braine. Lucet was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2012.
Arras: took 7th (last) place (2-10) in Group B of the Regular Season
Bourges: took 2nd place (9-3) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (2-1) in Group B of Final Eight, lost to UMMC (RUS) 44-73 in the
Semifinals, beat Good Angels (SVK) 65-57 in the 3rd place game !!!
Mondeville: took 6th place (5-7) in Group C of the Regular Season
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