Bourges are the new LFB champions. They defeated Tarbes on the road to win the championship series 3-1. Tarbes trailed by 18 points after 3 quarters before a 25-14 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 80-87 at the end of the game. They outrebounded Tarbes 31-20 including 21 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Bourges especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Marine Johannes (174-95) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists. International forward Valerianne Ayayi (184-94) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Bourges' coach Olivier Lafargue used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canadian forward Michelle Plouffe (193-92, college: Utah, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Spanish point guard Ana Suarez (170-87, agency: ProDep Management) added 17 points and 5 assists in the effort for Tarbes. Five Tarbes players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Tarbes: A.Suarez 17+3reb+5ast, C.Diallo 15+1ast, M.Plouffe 15+8reb+3ast, A.Bjorklund 12+1reb+8ast, A.Konteh 10+2reb+4ast, A.Gaye 9+3reb+1ast Bourges: M.Johannes 16+4reb+4ast, S.Michel 15+4reb+1ast, V.Ayayi 13+5reb+3ast, L.Palau 9+4reb+4ast, C.Ouvina 9+2reb+1ast, D.Tchatchouang 7+5reb+1ast
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Bourges celebrate SuperCup title in Paris - Sep 30, 2017
Villeneuve-d'Ascq - Bourges 48:71
Bourges celebrate SuperCup title in Paris leaving no chances for Villeneuve-d'Ascq. The Cup title team overcame last season LFB champions 71-48. Bourges took a massive 27-15 lead in the start of the game and never looked behind. In the second period both teams combined for only 15 points as Villeneuve-d'Ascq had a narrow 8-7 rally. Bourges dominated the third and the last stanzas adding 18-14 and 19-11 respectively for the total win. Marine Johannes (174-PG-95) stepped up with 17 points, while Sarah Michel (180-SG-89) added 13. Katherine Plouffe (190-F-92, college: Marquette) notched 12, whilst Diandra Tchatchouang (186-F-91, college: Maryland) delivered 11. Johannah Leedham (178-SF-87, college: Franklin Pierce) replied with 11 points in the losing effort and Laetitia Kamba (187-F-87) poured in 9.
Bourges claim Cup title - Apr 21, 2018
Flammes Carolo - Bourges 70-82
Bourges claim Cup title beating Flammes Carolo 82-70. They grabbed a 24-14 surge at the start of the game and led 8 points at the halftime. Bourges pulled back to another double digits later in the third as they produced a 19-17 rally. Moreover they closed the game with the final 23-21 run to seal the trophy. Marine Johannes (174-PG-95) and Valerianne Ayayi (184-F-94) posted 18 points each to lead the winners. Katherine Plouffe (190-F-92, college: Marquette) nailed 12, whilst Sarah Michel (180-SG-89) had 9. Kalis Loyd (188-G-89, college: Lamar, agency: ProDep Management) ended up with 18 points in the losing effort. Amel Bouderra (160-G-89) brought 16 and Clarissa Dos Santos (184-C-88, agency: ProDep Management) delivered 10.
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