Pau Lacq Orthez (11-6) survived in overtime against Angers (12-5) by six points 62-56 on Saturday night. The game took place in Angers. But the guests from Pau were better at the end. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Angers. The best player for the winners was Laurie Lapeyre who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Newly promoted Pau Lacq Orthez maintains fifth place with 11-6 record. Angers at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Pau Lacq Orthez will face SIG (#8) in llkirch-Graff. in the next round.
The best stats of 17th round was 24 points and 15 rebounds by Anita Meszaros of Reims.
There was no surprise when 11th ranked Limoges (3-13) was crushed at home by first ranked Nice (16-1) 86-56 on Saturday. The game without a history. Nice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 28 Limoges turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Elodie Decker (168-85) who scored 21 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Senegalese center Jeanne Senghor (191-82) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Croatian power forward Iva Grbas (188-87) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and forward Lucie Martine Barba (185-92) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Nice have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Limoges lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Nice will face CFBB (#12) in Paris in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Top scorers: Nice: E.Decker 21+2reb+2ast, J.Senghor 14+6reb+1ast, M.Okou-Zouzouo 10+1reb, M.Paget 10+2reb+3ast, A.Deas 8+4reb+2ast, G.Mendy 7+1ast Limoges: L.Martine Barba 14+5reb+1ast, I.Grbas 11+10reb, P.Goubo 10+4reb+4ast, L.Sidibe 8+3reb+3ast, H.Bende 5+2reb, T.Cook 4+5reb+1ast
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Reims (9-7) defeated at home 6th ranked Laveyron (9-7) 88-74 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Reims. Laveyron was better in second period 28-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was Romanian center Anita Meszaros (190-88) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Emmanuelle Gorjeu (172-89) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Pulcherie Ayi (170-80) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and forward Tadeuszak Tadeuszak (174-91) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Reims and four Laveyron players scored in double figures. Reims moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Laveyron. Reims will face Dunkerque (#10) at home in the next round. Top scorers: Reims: A.Meszaros 24+15reb, E.Gorjeu 19+5reb+2ast, M.Lesoudard 18+4reb+4ast, A.Jomby 12+4reb+5ast, P.Lithard 11+1reb+4ast, F.Traore 4+4reb+2ast Laveyron: T.Tadeuszak 18+5reb, M.Joret 16+3reb+3ast, P.Ayi 13+8reb+7ast, M.Morel 11+6reb, L.Fournier 8+6reb, C.Magoni 8+3reb+5ast
Pau Lacq Orthez (11-6) survived in overtime against Angers (12-5) by six points 62-56 on Saturday night. The game took place in Angers. But the guests from Pau were better at the end. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Angers. The guests trailed by 15 points after three quarters before their 22-7 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 6-point victory in overtime. Pau Lacq Orthez dominated on the defensive end, holding Angers to just 7 points in fourth quarter. They held Angers to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.1 percent accuracy of the winners. The best player for the winners was forward Laurie Lapeyre (178-82) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Senegalese forward Mariame Dia (185-78) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Johanna Cortinovis (190-86) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and forward Carine Brossais (185-89) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Newly promoted Pau Lacq Orthez maintains fifth place with 11-6 record. Angers at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Pau Lacq Orthez will face SIG (#8) in llkirch-Graff. in the next round. Top scorers: Pau Orthez: I.Bunel 15+2reb+1ast, M.Dia 14+8reb, L.Lapeyre 10+11reb+1ast, J.Borde 9+2reb+1ast, A.Gueye 6+3reb, E.Vidal 5+7reb+1ast Angers: J.Cortinovis 11+12reb+1ast, A.Besson 10+1reb, E.Prodhomme 9+5reb, C.Brossais 6+8reb+3ast, C.Aubert 6+2ast, A.Favre 5
Very expected game in Paris where 12th ranked CFBB (2-14) was rolled over by fourth ranked LTB 29 (13-4) 78-58 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-58. LTB 29 dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to CFBB's 32. LTB 29 forced 26 CFBB turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Marie Butard (174-86) who scored 26 points and 9 rebounds. Senegalese forward Oumou Toure (190-88) chipped in 20 points. Forward Carla Blatrie (174-96) produced 15 points and point guard Clementine Morateur (173-95) added 8 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. LTB 29 moved-up to third place. CFBB lost fourteenth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost. LTB 29 will face Laveyron (#7) on the road in the next round. CFBB will play against the league's leader Nice (#1). Top scorers: LTB 29: M.Butard 26+9reb+1ast, O.Toure 20+3reb+1ast, C.Baudy 11+2reb+1ast, A.Gresnerova 8+6reb+2ast, M.Uhel 5+2reb+2ast, M.Levant 4+3reb+2ast CFBB: C.Blatrie 15+3reb+2ast, A.Gaye 11+4reb, C.Morateur 8+4reb+4ast, C.Cirgue 7+4reb+1ast, B.Dinga-Mbomi 6+2reb+1ast, C.Djaldi-Tabdi 5+9reb+2ast
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Dunkerque (6-10) beat at home 9th ranked Roche (7-8) 77-71 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 18 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 6 points. Dunkerque made 32-of-39 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while Roche only scored thirteen points from the stripe. Strangely Roche outrebounded Dunkerque 44-26 including a 27-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Roche was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was Latvian power forward Dace Brumermane (187-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Melissa Micaletto (165-90) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Dunkerque players scored in double figures. Guard Johana Tayeau (173-89) produced 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and center Maricme Badiane (191-94) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Roche's coach Emmanuel Body rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dunkerque maintains tenth place with 6-10 record. Loser Roche keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Dunkerque will face higher ranked Reims (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Dunkerque: D.Brumermane 21+14reb+1ast, M.Micaletto 20+8reb+4ast, S.Bal 11+2reb+2ast, J.Fritz 10+3ast, L.Faurez 7+1reb+1ast, M.Lecoustre 4+1reb Roche: J.Tayeau 17+9reb+4ast, M.Badiane 11+10reb, S.Bouzenna 10+7reb+4ast, N.Morgan 8+7reb, C.Morel 8+3reb, L.Bousbaa 7+3ast
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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