NM1 Round 3 (Regular Season): Challans keep a leadership position

NM1 Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Vendee Challans defeated Les Sables at home 80-66. 30 personal fouls committed by Les Sables helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American guard Marquise Moore (188-1994, college: GMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Les Sables will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Vendee Challans will try to continue on its current victory against Laval on the road.
SO Maritime Boulogne (1-1) recorded a loss on the court of Loon-Plage. Visitors were defeated by Loon-Plage 77-72. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Vincent Fauche (191-1996) who led the winners and scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. Warren Williams accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Lucas Thevenard (203-1998) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Boulogne in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Loon-Plage will play against SCABB (#3) in Andrezieux in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SO Maritime Boulogne will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of Val de Seine (2-1) against Orchesien BC (2-1) on Tuesday night. Host Val de Seine was crushed by Orchesien BC in Le Mee 92-70. The best player for the winners was Lucas Veraghe who scored 23 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Alexis Thomas who recorded 17 points. Val de Seine's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchesien BC will meet at home Pays Salonais (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Val de Seine will play against Berck (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Mulhouse won against Charleville on the opponent's court 97-90. LyonSO lost to undefeated Berck in a home game 60-67. SCABB rolled over Saint Vallier on the road 87-68. Angers lost to undefeated Fougeres on its own court 54-64. Bordeaux beat Tours in a road game 84-82. Rennes destroyed Laval at home 81-62. Vitre unfortunately lost to Lorient on the opponent's court 63-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points by Matthieu Robin of Lorient.

Group A

Loon-Plage - Boulogne 77-72:
SO Maritime Boulogne (1-1) recorded a loss on the court of Loon-Plage. Visitors were defeated by Loon-Plage 77-72. Loon-Plage made 26-of-33 charity shots (78.8 percent) during the game. Loon-Plage had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Boulogne was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Vincent Fauche (191-1996) who led the winners and scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. Jamaican center Warren Williams (206-1998, college: Hofstra) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Lucas Thevenard (203-1998) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Burkinabe-American Bubu Palo (188-1991, college: Iowa St.) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Boulogne in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Loon-Plage will play against SCABB (#3) in Andrezieux in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SO Maritime Boulogne will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: W.Williams 16+8reb, B.Josue 13+5reb+1ast, H.Tony 12+3reb+1ast, N.Jeanne 11+1reb+2ast, D.Brian 8+1reb, V.Fauche 6+8reb+12ast
Boulogne: L.Thevenard 17+6reb+2ast, B.Palo 17+5reb+2ast, P.Hannequin 14+2reb+4ast, K.Ousmane 11+6reb+2ast, N.Manet 5+2reb+1ast, A.Deloney 4+2reb+3ast

Charleville - Mulhouse 90-97:
Rather expected game when Charleville-Mezieres (0-2) was defeated at home by Mulhouse (2-1) 97-90 on Tuesday. Mulhouse made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Mulhouse especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) who scored 22 points and 5 assists. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in 15 points. Mulhouse's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Mario Tonji (205-1999) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Thomas Klein (201-2002) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mulhouse will meet at home Saint Vallier (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Charleville-Mezieres will play against Besancon and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: C.Marius 22+5ast, W.Dion 15+4reb+2ast, R.Theo 12+2reb+3ast, N.Michael 12+2reb+5ast, J.Milling 8+1reb+1ast, T.Hyenne 8+2reb+6ast
Charleville: T.Minfir 15+4reb+1ast, T.Klein 13+4reb+4ast, K.Pierre-Baptiste 13+1ast, M.Tonji 13+9reb, C.Martin 11+1reb+3ast, A.Yannis 10+1reb+3ast

LyonSO - Berck 60-67:
Very predictable result when Berck (2-0) defeated on the road LyonSO (1-2) 67-60 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was point guard Tom Wiscart Goetz (188-1999) who scored 24 points. Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Anatole Humeau (193-2002) who recorded 8 points and 9 rebounds and center Theo Jolivet (205-2003) added 13 points respectively. LyonSO's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Berck will meet at home Val de Seine (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. LyonSO will play against Pole France in Paris and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Berck: W.Tom 24+4reb+3ast, P.Grismay 10+8reb+1ast, N.Loic 7+7reb+4ast, A.Spinali 6+10reb+2ast, B.George 5+2reb+2ast, E.Senou 5+2reb
LyonSO: J.Theo 13+4reb, E.Thillier 11+1reb+2ast, R.Boum 9+5reb+3ast, Z.Junior 8+4reb+2ast, B.Mathieu 8+1ast, A.Humeau 8+9reb+3ast

Val de Seine - Orchies 70-92:
Very important is a home loss of Val de Seine (2-1) against Orchesien BC (2-1) on Tuesday night. Host Val de Seine was crushed by Orchesien BC in Le Mee 92-70. Orchies looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) who scored 23 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Naturalized Madagascar guard Mathias MMadi (196-2005, college: Seward County) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Five Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) who recorded 17 points and point guard Warren Racine (188-1995) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Val de Seine's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchesien BC will meet at home Pays Salonais (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Val de Seine will play against Berck (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Orchies: V.Lucas 23+1reb+3ast, M.MMadi 16+2reb+7ast, A.Sy 16+6reb+2ast, B.Mounir 12+4reb+4ast, G.Gaspard 11+6reb+1ast, L.Couedel 5+2reb+2ast
Val de Seine: A.Thomas 17+3reb+1ast, J.Robertson 10+2reb, W.Racine 9+6reb+4ast, R.Trevon 8+2reb, M.Moussa 8+8reb+3ast, K.Cham 7+2reb+4ast

Saint Vallier - SCABB 68-87:
There was a minor upset when Saint Vallier (1-1) was rolled over at home by Andrezieux (2-1) 87-68 on Tuesday. SCABB shot 61.4 percent from the field. SCABB had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Senegalese forward Pape Diop (203-1996, college: Cape Breton) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Samuel Mariscal (187-2005) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Five Andrezieux players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Simeon Kalemba (199-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Algerian guard Nadyr Labouize (187-1997) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Andrezieux will meet at home Loon-Plage (#4) in the next round. Saint Vallier will play against Mulhouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SCABB: M.Zakaria 14+2reb+2ast, M.Samuel 12+4reb+4ast, D.Moustapha 11+2reb, D.Hugo 11+2reb+6ast, D.Pape 11+10reb+2ast, B.Theo 11+5reb+4ast
Saint Vallier: N.Labouize 18+3reb+2ast, Y.Olivier 13+1reb+3ast, S.Kalemba 10+13reb+2ast, A.Damien 7+3reb+2ast, D.Nunn 6+1reb+3ast, S.Maxime 5+2reb

Group B

Angers - Fougeres 54-64:
There was a small surprise when Fougeres (2-0) beat on the road Etoile Angers (2-1) 64-54 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) who scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) chipped in 11 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Matteo Vergiat (182-2006) who recorded 10 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Gregory Bengaber (186-1997) added 8 points respectively. Etoile Angers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fougeres will meet at home Tarbes-Lourdes (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Etoile Angers will play against Vitre (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fougeres: C.Jubenot 12+7reb+2ast, K.Bichard 11+4reb+3ast, L.Mael 9+1reb+2ast, M.Victor 9+2reb+4ast, P.Clement 9+4reb+1ast, Y.Harrath 5
Angers: M.Rouamba 10+4reb, V.Matteo 10+6reb, S.Jr Robinson 10+1ast, G.Bengaber 8+4reb+2ast, D.Gnahore 6, S.Hernandez 4+5reb+2ast

Tours - Bordeaux 82-84:
There was a minor upset when Tours (1-2) was edged at home by Bordeaux (1-2) 84-82 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian guard Nicholas Shogbonyo (185, college: TAMUCC) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Noa Calabre (186-2005) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Ambroise Couture (199-2002) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and guard Adel Alain (188-2004) added 14 points respectively. Four Tours players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Bordeaux will meet at home Lorient (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tours will play against Toulouse (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bordeaux: S.Nicholas 18+8reb+1ast, C.Noa 16+2reb+4ast, E.Froc 10+1reb+4ast, D.Clement 9+2reb+4ast, R.Lincoln 8+1reb, T.Llaury 7+2reb+1ast
Tours: A.Couture 14+8reb+1ast, A.Adel 14+2reb+3ast, K.Selebangue 11+4ast, Y.Franck 11+4reb, J.Gibey 10+4reb+2ast, Y.Siegwarth 9+2reb+3ast

Rennes - Laval 81-62:
Union Rennes used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Laval 81-62 on Tuesday night. The best player for the winners was forward David Amarh (202-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Forward Joffrey Sclear (200-1995) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Romain Gregoire (201-1991) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and Nigerian forward Mohammed Abdulsalam (206-1997, college: UNCG, agency: Olsta) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Union Rennes will meet Chartres (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Laval will play against Challans and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rennes: D.Amarh 17+10reb+3ast, J.Sclear 17+4reb+2ast, D.Zyon 11+1ast, J.Camille 10+3reb+6ast, K.Timothe 6+7reb+1ast, G.Pointel 5+4reb+1ast
Laval: G.Romain 16+7reb+3ast, R.Alexis 13+3reb, P.Sandro 7+1reb, B.Antoine 7+1ast, J.Hartwell II 6+5ast, M.Abdulsalam 6+11reb

Challans - Les Sables 80-66:
Vendee Challans defeated Les Sables at home 80-66. 30 personal fouls committed by Les Sables helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American guard Marquise Moore (188-1994, college: GMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Jim Seymour (200-1998) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Les Sables will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Vendee Challans will try to continue on its current victory against Laval on the road.
Top scorers:
Challans: M.Marquise 19+5reb+3ast, N.Luka 13+6reb+3ast, E.Moyon 10+2reb+2ast, C.Nelson 9+3reb+1ast, K.Eric 9+6reb+1ast, B.Jeremy 7+2reb+2ast
Les Sables: S.Jim 13+6reb, A.Dargenton 10+10reb+3ast, L.Prolhac 7+2reb+2ast, B.Noah 7+2reb+3ast, Q.Ruel 6+3reb+1ast, R.Meurice-Valet 6+3reb+3ast

Lorient - Vitre 70-63:
There was an upset when Vitre (1-1) was defeated on the road by Lorient (2-1) 70-63 on Tuesday. Lorient outrebounded Vitre 36-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was point guard Maxime Choplin (180-1992) who scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Matthieu Robin (184-1992) chipped in 13 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard DeShaun Wade (188-1999, college: Longwood) who recorded 12 points and 4 assists and guard Sya Plaucoste (193-2001) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Lorient will meet Bordeaux (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vitre will play against Angers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lorient: O.Fidelis 15+3reb+1ast, R.Matthieu 13+4reb+3ast, G.Matundu 10+4reb, M.Choplin 10+5reb+7ast, Q.Mohamed 9+5reb+2ast, P.NJiba 7+7reb+4ast
Vitre: S.Plaucoste 13+2reb+1ast, D.Wade 12+2reb+4ast, A.Sobel 10+3reb, D.Okemba 9+3reb, A.Fanchini 7+3reb+3ast, O.Baptiste 5+2reb+1ast