NM1 Round 24 (Regular Season): Les Sables defeat Levallois

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NM1. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Metropolitans (19-5) in Les Sables-D'Ollone on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Les Sables (14-10) 84-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Metropolitans. Les Sables looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for forward Sahel Mouhri (197-2004) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Saian Aricique (196-2003) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Guard Kane Milling (193-2001, college: UC Davis) replied with 31 points and 9 rebounds for Levallois. Metropolitans' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Les Sables moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Levallois at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Le Havre. Les Sables is looking forward to face Vitre (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Levallois will play against the league's second-placed Tours (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Toulouse. Fourth ranked Toulouse (16-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Lorient (14-10) 92-90 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lorient. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Stephan Gauthier who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) with 26 points and 4 assists. Lorient's coach Pascal Thibaud tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toulouse have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lorient at the other side keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Toulouse will play against Rennes (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lorient will play against Chartres (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Tours between Tours and Fougeres. Fourth ranked Tours (16-8) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Fougeres (14-10). Tours managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Ousmane Kaba who scored that evening 13 points and 6 rebounds. Tours' coach Moatassil Rhennam used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 19 points and 8 assists by Eric Koumba did not help to save the game for Fougeres. Tours moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fougeres lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tours will meet league's leader Levallois on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fougeres will play against Tarbes-Lourdes (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Poissy was beaten by Pole France on the road 83-77. Val de Seine won against Angers on its own court 74-69. Vitre managed to outperform Chartres in a road game 62-60. Tarbes-Lourdes rolled over Rennes at home 107-70. Fos-sur-Mer was defeated by Mulhouse on the opponent's court 84-70. Boulogne beat Lyon in a home game 70-58. Saint Vallier was destroyed by Orchies on the road 109-82. Charleville managed to outperform Berck on its own court 95-78. Le Havre managed to beat Loon-Plage in a road game 101-93. Pays Salonais was crushed by Besancon at home 63-86. Metz was beaten by SCABB on the opponent's court 80-66.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 15 points and 5 rebounds by Narcisse Kuyo of SCABB.



Pole France - Poissy 83-77

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourteenth ranked Pole France (3-21) beat 13th ranked Poissy (4-20) in Paris 83-77 on Friday. Pole France looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by swingman Matthys Mahop (196-2008) who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists and forward Messi Yangala (203-2009) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pole France players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds by naturalized Ivorian power forward Sydney Hawmmond (214-2000) did not help to save the game for Poissy. Swingman Brahim Dohou (194-1999) added 24 points and 6 rebounds. Poissy's coach Joseph Kalambani let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pole France maintains fourteenth position with 3-21 record. Loser Poissy keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Pole France will meet at home higher ranked Val de Seine (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Poissy will play against Angers (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pole France: M.Matthys 17+4reb+4ast, Y.Messi 14+8reb+2ast, Y.Masdieu-Reynaert 14+3reb+4ast, S.Nathan 13+5reb+6ast, Y.Pierrot 7+1ast, B.Des 7+1ast
Poissy: D.Brahim 24+6reb+3ast, S.Hawmmond 20+14reb, G.Noah 11+4reb+4ast, R.Dibo 8+3reb+2ast, A.Omar-Femi 5+1ast, D.Olayinka 4+3reb

Val de Seine - Angers 74-69

Everything could happen in Le Mee at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Val de Seine and 8th ranked Etoile Angers had identical 11-12 record. This time Val de Seine used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Angers 74-69 on Friday night. The winners were led by Madagascar point guard Kiady Razanamahenina (185-1996) who scored that evening 21 points and 7 assists and Jules Le Roux (198-2001) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Val de Seine players scored in double figures. Val de Seine's coach Axel Dao used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by Senegalese center Tidiane Badiane (208-1995) did not help to save the game for Angers. Guard Yanis Harrath (178-1998) added 16 points and 5 assists. Val de Seine (12-12) moved-up to eighth place which they share with defeated Angers. Loser Etoile Angers keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Saint Vallier. Val de Seine will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Angers will play against Poissy (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Val de Seine: K.Razanamahenina 21+2reb+7ast, R.Le 14+9reb+2ast, P.Nathan 11+4reb, C.Kevin 10+5reb+5ast, M.Emil 8+1reb+1ast, S.Ibrahima 6+2reb
Angers: H.Yanis 16+2reb+5ast, B.Tidiane 15+9reb, J.Bowers 14+5reb+3ast, J.Ouattara 9+7reb+3ast, H.Dalil 7+3reb+3ast, D.Gnahore 5+5reb

Chartres - Vitre 60-62

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Vitre's (10-12) road victory over 12th ranked C'Chartres (8-16) 62-60 on Friday. The winners were led by power forward Sullivan Hernandez (204-1995, college: Laramie CC) who scored that evening 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Jules Gibey (196-2004) supported him with 19 points. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by forward Gedeon Dimoke (197-2001) did not help to save the game for Chartres. Mali center Moulaye Sissoko (206-1999, college: N.Texas) added 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Vitre moved-up to tenth place. Loser C'Chartres keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Vitre will meet at home higher ranked Les Sables (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chartres will play against Lorient (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: G.Jules 19+2reb+1ast, C.Le 13+6reb, H.Sullivan 13+6reb+4ast, D.Leo 9+4reb+6ast, O.Fidelis 4+11reb+1ast, A.Kone 2+1reb
Chartres: F.Paschal 14+2reb, G.Dimoke 11+9reb+2ast, M.Sissoko 9+8reb, G.Lois 8+1reb+4ast, M.Kevin 6+4reb+2ast, Y.Siegwarth 5+3reb+3ast

Tarbes-Lourdes - Rennes 107-70

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Union Rennes (10-13) was outscored on the road by fourth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (15-8) 107-70 on Friday. Tarbes-Lourdes dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Union Rennes' 34 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Tarbes-Lourdes forced 23 Rennes turnovers and outrebounded them 40-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Tarbes-Lourdes looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rennes' players. The winners were led by forward Alexis Yetna (203-1997, college: Fairfield) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Cameroonian guard Fabien Ateba (192-1991) supported him with 27 points. Even 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by naturalized Madagascar guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) did not help to save the game for Rennes. point guard Maxime Pointel (190-2005) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Rennes players scored in double figures. Tarbes-Lourdes maintains fourth position with 15-8 record. Rennes lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 13 games lost. Tarbes-Lourdes will meet Fougeres (#6) on the road in the next round. Rennes will play against Toulouse (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarbes-Lourdes: A.Fabien 27+4reb+1ast, A.Yetna 23+14reb+4ast, T.Jolivet 11+3reb, H.Pierre 10+1reb+5ast, M.Victor 9+2reb+5ast, F.Matip 8+9reb+2ast
Rennes: K.Hugo 15+7reb+1ast, P.Gaby 12+3reb+1ast, P.Maxime 12+5reb+6ast, R.Johan 11+6reb+7ast, P.LeBerre Baptiste 8+3reb+2ast, C.Nkoma 7+1reb

Les Sables - Levallois 84-74

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Metropolitans (19-5) in Les Sables-D'Ollone on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Les Sables (14-10) 84-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Metropolitans. Les Sables looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for forward Sahel Mouhri (197-2004) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Saian Aricique (196-2003) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Guard Kane Milling (193-2001, college: UC Davis) replied with 31 points and 9 rebounds and center Lionel Colson (206-2002) added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Levallois. Metropolitans' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Les Sables moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Levallois at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. They share it with Le Havre. Les Sables is looking forward to face Vitre (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Levallois will play against the league's second-placed Tours (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: M.Sahel 22+2reb+1ast, S.Aricique 13+4reb+2ast, W.Keith 13+4reb+1ast, P.Louis 9+2reb+7ast, R.Quentin 8+6reb+2ast, N.Loic 6+7reb+1ast
Levallois: K.Milling 31+9reb, L.Colson 15+15reb+1ast, S.Solly 10+3reb+1ast, J.Tchicamboud 8+5reb+9ast, K.Thalien 6+3reb+2ast, C.Adzeh 4+3reb+1ast

Mulhouse - Fos-sur-Mer 84-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Mulhouse's (18-6) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Provence Basket (16-8) 84-70 on Friday. Mulhouse forced 23 Fos-sur-Mer turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American guard Trevon Faulkner (193-2000, college: NKU) who scored that evening 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Mulhouse players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by Bahamas point guard Dominick Bridgewater (178-2000) did not help to save the game for Fos-sur-Mer. Forward Yannis Mendy (203-1996, college: RMU) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mulhouse have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-6 record behind leader Le Havre which they share with defeated Fos-sur-Mer. Loser Provence Basket dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mulhouse will meet league's leader Le Havre on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Loon-Plage and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: I.Vladimir 17+6reb+4ast, F.Trevon 14+7reb+6ast, V.Mukuna 13+8reb+3ast, S.Patrick 13+6reb+6ast, T.Hyenne 10+1reb+3ast, B.Mickael 9+2reb+1ast
Fos-sur-Mer: D.Bridgewater 17+4reb+10ast, M.Yannis 12+6reb, J.Burrows 12+4reb+1ast, M.Willian 9+2reb, T.Dary-Sagnes 9+4reb+2ast, L.Menuge 5+7reb+2ast

Boulogne - Lyon 70-58

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Lyon (9-15) lost to fifth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (15-9) in Boulogne-sur-Mer 58-70 on Friday. The winners were led by forward Ismael Cadiau (198-1998) who scored that evening 14 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Louis Weber (186-1998) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Cameroonian center Jean-Anthony Wassom (199-2004) did not help to save the game for Lyon. Frederic Missamou (202-2005) added 10 points and 6 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 15-9 record. Lyon lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 15 games lost. Boulogne will meet Saint Vallier (#8) on the road in the next round. Lyon will play against SCABB and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: W.Louis 16+2reb+5ast, C.Ismael 14+6reb+3ast, E.Jacques 8+1reb, H.Jiyann 8+2reb, H.Pierre 6+1reb+2ast, A.Aygalenq 6+1reb+1ast
Lyon: J.Wassom 12+9reb, M.Nwabuzor 10+4reb, M.Frederic 10+6reb, S.Maxime 8+3reb+3ast, L.Mateo 6+1reb+1ast, M.Noam 6+2reb+2ast

Orchies - Saint Vallier 109-82

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Orchesien BC (16-8) crushed 8th ranked Saint Vallier (11-13) in Orchies 109-82 on Friday. Orchies shot 62.7 percent from the field. They also forced 26 Saint Vallier turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The winners were led by Belgian Igor Mintogo (193-1999) who scored that evening 24 points and naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by Lithuanian forward Justinas Jogminas (197-1997) did not help to save the game for Saint Vallier. Guard Sasha Derradji (195-2006) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Saint Vallier's coach Alexandre Casimiri gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchies moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Saint Vallier keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angers. Orchies will meet Berck (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Saint Vallier will play against Boulogne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orchies: M.Igor 24+3ast, A.Sy 17+5reb+5ast, Y.Kabuaya-Diondo 14+2reb+9ast, S.Conde 13+4reb+7ast, M.MMadi 10+2reb+3ast, K.Rotardier 10+2reb+1ast
Saint Vallier: J.Jogminas 18+5reb+1ast, S.Derradji 13+7reb+2ast, A.Damien 9+1reb+10ast, D.Neree 9+1reb, A.Sidibe 8+1reb+1ast, J.Hoyaux 8+1reb+1ast

Charleville - Berck 95-78

There was an upset when higher ranked Berck (14-10) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (7-17) 95-78 on Friday. Charleville looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) who scored that evening 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Angolan center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Joaquim is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Charleville-Mezieres players scored in double figures. Charleville-Mezieres' coach Jimmy Ploegaerts used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points by guard Matteo Bordes (198-2004) did not help to save the game for Berck. Guard Jules Durand (186-2005) added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Charleville moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Besancon and Pays Salonais. Loser Berck dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Charleville will meet Besancon (#11) on the road in the next round. Berck will play against Orchies (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Charleville: D.Melvyn 19+4reb+2ast, J.Valdelicio 17+7reb+3ast, T.Pichard 15+5reb+8ast, M.Patrick 14+1reb+4ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 11+7reb+7ast, T.Mario 10+3reb+1ast
Berck: M.Bordes 20+1reb+3ast, J.Durand 13+6reb+2ast, S.Anthony 10+1reb+2ast, G.Paumier 9+4reb+3ast, M.Benjamin 8+2reb+2ast, A.Thomas 7+2reb+3ast

Loon-Plage - Le Havre 93-101

Very predictable result when first ranked STB Le Havre (19-5) won against on the road 6th ranked Loon-Plage (14-10) 101-93 on Friday. Le Havre made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American-Nigerian guard Ajare Sanni (190-2000, college: UCSB) who scored that evening 24 points and 5 assists and point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) supported him with 25 points and 5 assists. Even 19 points by American guard Vincent Sanford (193-1990, college: Dayton, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Loon-Plage. Power forward Samuel Eyango-Dingo (206-2001) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Loon-Plage players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Le Havre maintains first position with 19-5 record, which they share with Levallois. Loser Loon-Plage dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Le Havre will meet at home league's second-placed Mulhouse in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Loon-Plage will play against Fos-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: D.Thibault 25+2reb+5ast, S.Ajare 24+4reb+5ast, B.Kevin 11+6reb, L.Nadyr 9+1reb, B.Earvine 9+5reb+1ast, C.Steven 7+2reb
Loon-Plage: V.Sanford 19+4reb+2ast, S.Eyango-Dingo 17+6reb+1ast, T.Mouhamed 13+4reb+3ast, F.Vincent 12+3reb+5ast, T.Housieaux 10+2reb, S.Saumont 7+4reb+2ast

Toulouse - Lorient 92-90

Important game to mention about took place in Toulouse. Fourth ranked Toulouse (16-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Lorient (14-10) 92-90 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lorient. Toulouse made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Lorient was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Stephan Gauthier (192-1995) who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) with 26 points and 4 assists and Guinean center Mohamed Queta (208-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lorient's coach Pascal Thibaud tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toulouse have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lorient at the other side keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Toulouse will play against Rennes (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lorient will play against Chartres (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: A.Ali 35+6reb+1ast, P.Robin 13+7reb+2ast, G.Stephan 13+6reb+8ast, M.Hugo 10+3reb+2ast, O.Dennis 8+3reb+3ast, E.Bohui-Djedje 7+3reb+2ast
Lorient: K.Franceschi 26+4reb+4ast, M.Robin 12+2reb+1ast, M.Queta 11+12reb+2ast, C.Maxime 10+1reb+6ast, N.Parfait 8+4reb+7ast, S.Nael 7+1ast

Pays Salonais - Besancon 63-86

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Pays Salonais (7-17) was outscored by thirteenth ranked Besancon (7-17) in Sapela 86-63 on Friday. Besancon made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Besancon outrebounded Pays Salonais 42-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 assists and power forward Yannick Nkombou (208-2003) supported him with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Even 15 points by American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) did not help to save the game for Pays Salonais. Swingman Cameron Valcy (194-2003) added 10 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Besancon moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Charleville and Pays Salonais. Besancon will meet at home Charleville (#12) in the next round. Pays Salonais will play against Metz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Besancon: V.Augustinas 18+3reb+5ast, H.David 12+6reb, E.Claudien 11+1reb+4ast, I.Pouye 9+5reb, C.Hugo 9+7reb+2ast, Y.Nkombou 8+11reb+2ast
Pays Salonais: D.Wright 15+4reb+1ast, K.Nkounkou 10+3reb, C.Valcy 10+6reb, L.Thomas 8+1reb+1ast, C.Jean 7+4reb+3ast, A.Fanchini 5+1reb+2ast

Tours - Fougeres 90-88

A very close game took place in Tours between Tours and Fougeres. Fourth ranked Tours (16-8) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Fougeres (14-10). Tours managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Saturday evening. Tours dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Fougeres' 32. Tours looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Guinean forward Ousmane Kaba (195-2002) who scored that evening 13 points and 6 rebounds and Jonathan Boucaud (187-1995) supported him with 13 points and 6 assists. Tours' coach Moatassil Rhennam used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 19 points and 8 assists by Russian Eric Koumba (194-2002) did not help to save the game for Fougeres. point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tours and five Fougeres players scored in double figures. Tours moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fougeres lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tours will meet league's leader Levallois on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fougeres will play against Tarbes-Lourdes (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tours: C.Ambroise 16+2reb+1ast, B.Jonathan 13+2reb+6ast, D.Moustapha 13+3reb+1ast, O.Kaba 13+6reb+3ast, F.Keziah 10+2reb+6ast, T.Baptiste 9+6reb
Fougeres: E.Koumba 19+3reb+8ast, D.Romain 14+6reb+1ast, I.Kilian 12+9reb+4ast, B.Kevin 11+2reb+3ast, P.LeBerre Clement 11+3reb+6ast, S.Cheick 9+1reb+1ast

SCABB - Metz 80-66

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Andrezieux (10-14) defeated at home 14th ranked Metz (5-19) 80-66 on Saturday. SCABB forced 23 Metz turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by guard Kameronn Selebangue (190-2004) who scored that evening 14 points and 7 assists and American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Andrezieux's coach Azzedine Labouize used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds by Tyron Minfir (197-2002) did not help to save the game for Metz. Guard Melvin Beaubois (193-2001) added 16 points. SCABB maintains ninth position with 10-14 record. Metz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. SCABB will meet Lyon (#10) on the road in the next round. Metz will play against Pays Salonais (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SCABB: N.Andre 16+5reb+1ast, N.Kuyo 15+5reb+1ast, S.Kameronn 14+1reb+7ast, M.Samuel 8+5reb+2ast, D.Moustapha 8+6reb+2ast, D.Clement 7+1reb+4ast
Metz: M.Tyron 23+10reb, B.Melvin 16+3reb+3ast, R.Alan 8+1reb+1ast, B.Alioune 7+6reb+9ast, S.Momath 6+7reb+1ast, L.Gregory 4+6reb+1ast