LF2 Round 4 (Regular Season): Montbrison defeats PVBC

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of LF2 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most surprising game was the first loss of PVBC (3-1) on the court of ninth ranked Montbrison on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Montbrison 79-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PVBC. Montbrison forced 19 PVBC turnovers. Strangely PVBC outrebounded Montbrison 39-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Clarisse Vergiat (173-2002) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 4 assists. point guard Dounya Bourhani-Ganguia (165-2001) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Burundian forward Ines Nezerwa (192-1993, college: Iowa St.) replied with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for PVBC. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Montbrison (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. PVBC at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Montbrison is looking forward to face Reims (#7) at home in the next round. PVBC will play against Rouen (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Nice (3-1) against twelfth ranked La Roche (1-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Nice was defeated by La Roche in a tough game in La Roche 72-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Nice. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Johanna Muzet (183-1997, college: URI) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Kimsy Demontoux who added 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Pauline Lanfant (175-2002) responded with 21 points. La Roche left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Nice at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. La Roche will play against Feytiat (#13) on the road in the next round. Nice will play against Hainaut (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Rouen's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Geispolsheim (2-2) 71-70 on Saturday. The winners were led by Ludivine Marie who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Rouen's coach Corentin Mahe used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 16 points and 6 assists by Ines Debroise did not help to save the game for Geispolsheim. Rouen (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Geispolsheim dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rouen will meet higher ranked PVBC (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Geispolsheim will play against CFBB and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Aulnoye smashed CFBB on the road 107-66. Reims lost to undefeated Monaco on its own court 56-111. Trith Basket was outscored by Mondeville in a road game 45-67. Hainaut managed to beat Feytiat at home 67-54.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 18 points and 10 assists by Pauline Lithard of Hainaut.

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CFBB - Aulnoye 66-107:
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Aulnoye (3-1) crushed bottom-ranked CFBB (0-4) in Paris 107-66 on Friday. Aulnoye dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to CFBB's 30. Aulnoye forced 24 CFBB turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Aulnoye looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by CFBB's players. The winners were led by forward Lola Foirest (181-2003) who scored that evening 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and center Michaela Vanderklught (190-1998) supported her with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Aulnoye players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by swingman Louane Foirest (175-2009) did not help to save the game for CFBB. Center Alix Gibrat (189-2009) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aulnoye moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser CFBB still closes the standings with four games lost. Aulnoye will meet at home Mondeville (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. CFBB will play against Geispolsheim (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Aulnoye: L.Foirest 29+8reb+4ast, M.Vanderklught 19+11reb+5ast, M.Axelle 15+3reb+7ast, L.Thevenet 12+6reb+4ast, H.Koita 12+7reb+1ast, Y.Morris 12+7reb+2ast
CFBB: F.Louane 19+3reb, E.Gosselin 13+3reb, S.Zomo 10+4reb+2ast, A.Gibrat 8+7reb+2ast, A.Thermoz-Lorciere 7+10reb, N.Kimberly 4+2reb+2ast

Reims - Monaco 56-111:
Very expected game when 5th ranked Reims (2-2) was smashed at home by top-ranked Monaco (4-0) 111-56 on Saturday. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Reims' 26. Monaco forced 21 Reims turnovers and outrebounded them 37-20 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Monaco looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by center Julie Tetart (190-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Anouk Brun (171-2006) supported her with 17 points. Five Monaco players scored in double figures. Monaco's coach Emmanuel Body felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points by Senegalese forward Khadidiatou Diouf (190-1996, college: Fairfield) did not help to save the game for Reims. point guard Amance Kerbaul (168-2004) added 14 points for lost side. Monaco have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Reims dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Monaco will meet Trith Basket (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Reims will play against Montbrison and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Monaco: T.Julie 20+16reb+3ast, B.Anouk 17+2reb+3ast, M.Stepha 14+5reb+1ast, H.Ilona 14+1reb+1ast, R.Carolina 12+2reb+7ast, S.Maud 11+4ast
Reims: K.Diouf 17+4reb+1ast, K.Amance 14+1reb+3ast, E.Faillot 7+2reb+3ast, C.Aicha 6+4reb+2ast, A.Poole 6+4reb+2ast, R.Clet 2+2reb+4ast

Mondeville - Trith Basket 67-45:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Mondeville and 7th ranked Trith Basket had identical 2-1 record. This time Mondeville used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Trith-Saint-Leger 67-45 on Saturday night. Mondeville forced 29 Trith Basket turnovers. The winners were led by swingman Yloann Matima (178-2005) who scored that evening 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and DR Congolese power forward La Mama Kapinga-Maweja (194-1997, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Mondeville players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Demeara Hinds (190-2001, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Trith Basket. Power forward Camille Hirigoyen (186-2000) added 8 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mondeville (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Trith Basket dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Mondeville will meet league's second-placed Aulnoye on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Trith Basket will play against the league's leader Monaco (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mondeville: Y.Matima 15+5reb+4ast, M.La 12+8reb, B.Joelly 12+3ast, K.Elyah 10+5reb+4ast, M.NDiaye 6+6reb+1ast, S.Shelby 5+2reb
Trith Basket: D.Helena 9+2reb+3ast, K.Adonis 9+2reb+1ast, H.Demeara 8+8reb+1ast, C.Hirigoyen 8+6reb+1ast, A.Zdaneviciute 8+2reb+1ast, S.Clara 3+6reb

Montbrison - PVBC 79-75:
The most surprising game was the first loss of PVBC (3-1) on the court of ninth ranked Montbrison on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Montbrison 79-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PVBC. Montbrison forced 19 PVBC turnovers. Strangely PVBC outrebounded Montbrison 39-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Clarisse Vergiat (173-2002) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 4 assists. point guard Dounya Bourhani-Ganguia (165-2001) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Burundian forward Ines Nezerwa (192-1993, college: Iowa St.) replied with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Daniela Dibanzilua (172-2004) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for PVBC. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Montbrison (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. PVBC at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Montbrison is looking forward to face Reims (#7) at home in the next round. PVBC will play against Rouen (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Montbrison: B.Dounya 14+1reb+3ast, C.Vergiat 12+4reb+4ast, L.Bentoumi 11+1reb+2ast, J.Marson 10, V.Zarah 9+1reb+4ast, C.Zeutsop 9+4reb+4ast
PVBC: I.Nezerwa 23+6reb+2ast, D.Daniela 17+6reb+2ast, S.Carine 12+9reb, S.Ysaline 9+4reb+5ast, F.Nabala 6+2reb, M.Natalia 3+1reb

La Roche - Nice 78-72:
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Nice (3-1) against twelfth ranked La Roche (1-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Nice was defeated by La Roche in a tough game in La Roche 72-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Nice. La Roche forced 23 Nice turnovers. Nice was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Johanna Muzet (183-1997, college: URI) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Kimsy Demontoux (164-2002, agency: BIG) who added 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Pauline Lanfant (175-2002) responded with 21 points and American forward Megan Olbrys (185-2004, college: UMass) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Roche left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Nice at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. La Roche will play against Feytiat (#13) on the road in the next round. Nice will play against Hainaut (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
La Roche: D.Kimsy 14+4reb+4ast, M.Kane 13+8reb, K.Jerni 11, S.Justine 10+6reb+5ast, M.Johanna 10+10reb+3ast, A.Rio 8+3reb
Nice: P.Lanfant 21+3reb+1ast, N.Dorcas 12+3reb+2ast, G.Astou 10+6reb+3ast, D.Aby 10+2reb+6ast, O.Megan 9+12reb+3ast, D.Niang 4+6reb+4ast

Rouen - Geispolsheim 71-70:
Rouen's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Geispolsheim (2-2) 71-70 on Saturday. Rouen forced 24 Geispolsheim turnovers. The winners were led by forward Ludivine Marie (185-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and ex-international forward Marie Mbuyamba (184-1993) supported her with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Rouen's coach Corentin Mahe used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 16 points and 6 assists by guard Ines Debroise (175-2003, college: URI) did not help to save the game for Geispolsheim. Center Lea Djoko (187-2005) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Rouen and five Geispolsheim players scored in double figures. Rouen (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Geispolsheim dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rouen will meet higher ranked PVBC (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Geispolsheim will play against CFBB and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rouen: M.Ludivine 15+11reb+2ast, M.Marie 14+10reb+2ast, O.Ifunanya 12+5reb, C.Causeur 12+4reb+8ast, T.Fatoumata 9+1reb+2ast, G.Sissoko 4+3reb
Geispolsheim: I.Debroise 16+3reb+6ast, B.Beasley 14+3reb, N.Juliette 12+3reb+4ast, L.Djoko 11+7reb+1ast, I.Rahmanovic 10+3reb+1ast, L.Nquekoubouta 7+3reb+2ast

Hainaut - Feytiat 67-54:
There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Feytiat (1-3) lost to eleventh ranked Hainaut (1-3) in Saint-Amand 54-67 on Saturday. Hainaut outrebounded Feytiat 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Hainaut looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard Pauline Lithard (168-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and American forward TaiSheka Porchia (185-2000, college: Troy) supported her with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Hainaut's coach Fabrice Courcier allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 11 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Katrina Pardee (173-1997, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for Feytiat. point guard Emilie Raynaud (184-2002) added 12 points for lost side. Four Feytiat players scored in double figures. Hainaut left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Feytiat. Hainaut will meet higher ranked Nice (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Feytiat will play against La Roche (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hainaut: L.Pauline 18+2reb+10ast, P.TaiSheka 11+6reb+2ast, M.Marine 9+5reb+4ast, E.Grace 9+5reb+2ast, M.Eleana 9+5reb+3ast, M.Gueye 6+4reb
Feytiat: E.Raynaud 12+3reb+3ast, M.Chloe 11+4reb+3ast, K.Pardee 11+5reb+3ast, M.Mfegue 10+5reb+1ast, S.Pauline 6+8reb+2ast, F.Maelys 2+1ast