NM1 Round 5 (Second Stage): Levallois are defeated by Fos-sur-Mer

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Metropolitans (22-9) and fourth ranked Provence Basket (22-9) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Metropolitans was defeated by Provence Basket in Levallois 94-84. Fos-sur-Mer made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Bahamas point guard Dominick Bridgewater (178-2000) stepped up and scored 15 points and 6 assists for the winners and American guard Vincent Sanford (193-1990, college: Dayton, agency: SLN) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jayson Tchicamboud (195-2002) responded with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Metropolitans' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Provence Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to third place, which they share with Levallois. Fos-sur-Mer is looking forward to face Tours (#5) at home in the next round. Levallois will play against the league's second-placed Mulhouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
NM1 top team - STB Le Havre (25-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat seventh ranked Lorient (18-13) 85-74. American-Nigerian guard Ajare Sanni (190-2000, college: UCSB) nailed 18 points and 6 assists for the winning side and Cedric Bah accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Highlight Athletes) came up with 15 points for Lorient in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for STB Le Havre. They maintain first place with 25-6 record which they share with defeated Lorient. Lorient lost their third game in a row. They still keep top position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Le Havre will play against Les Sables (#11) in Les Sables-D'Ollone in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lorient will play on the road against Berck (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
NM1 top team - Saint Vallier (18-13) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Vitre (13-16) 96-70. The best player for the winners was Amadou Sidibe who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Jules Gibey produced 14 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Saint Vallier. They maintain first place with 18-13 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Vitre at the other side keeps the sixth position with 16 games lost. Saint Vallier will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Vitre will play against Pays Salonais (#12) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Boulogne won against Tarbes-Lourdes on the opponent's court 85-74. Tours managed to outperform Berck in a home game 84-78. Loon-Plage recorded a loss to Toulouse on the road 82-67. Fougeres was defeated by Mulhouse on its own court 66-77. Orchies was beaten by Les Sables in Les Sables-D'Ollone 94-91. Besancon lost to Val de Seine at home 72-86. Angers was outscored by Charleville on the opponent's court 81-110. Pays Salonais recorded a loss to Rennes in a home game 64-67. Chartres was defeated by Metz on the road 87-83. SCABB smashed Poissy on its own court 109-87. Pole France was destroyed by Lyon in a road game 94-62.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 5 rebounds by Matthys Mahop of Pole France.



Levallois - Fos-sur-Mer 84-94

The game between second ranked Metropolitans (22-9) and fourth ranked Provence Basket (22-9) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Metropolitans was defeated by Provence Basket in Levallois 94-84. Fos-sur-Mer made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Bahamas point guard Dominick Bridgewater (178-2000) stepped up and scored 15 points and 6 assists for the winners and American guard Vincent Sanford (193-1990, college: Dayton, agency: SLN) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jayson Tchicamboud (195-2002) responded with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and center Lionel Colson (206-2002) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Metropolitans' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Provence Basket have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to third place, which they share with Levallois. Fos-sur-Mer is looking forward to face Tours (#5) at home in the next round. Levallois will play against the league's second-placed Mulhouse and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: B.Mounir 16+5reb+1ast, M.Malela 15+2reb+4ast, B.Dominick 15+4reb+6ast, M.Loic 13+4reb, S.Vincent 12+6reb+5ast, D.Tom 12+2reb+1ast
Levallois: L.Colson 16+5reb+2ast, K.Thalien 15+1reb+4ast, C.Adzeh 14+1reb+1ast, K.Milling 14+2reb+2ast, J.Tchicamboud 10+9reb+6ast, M.Dadiet 10+1ast

Tarbes-Lourdes - Boulogne 74-85

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (17-13) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (18-13) 85-74 on Friday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Boulogne dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Lourdes-Tarbes' 26. Boulogne looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Ismael Cadiau (198-1998) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Ivorian point guard Jean-Francois Kebe (185-1994) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. SO Maritime Boulogne's coach Thomas Drouot used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Alexis Yetna (203-1997, college: Fairfield) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Tom Wiscart Goetz (188-1999) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Boulogne keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Tarbes-Lourdes lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Boulogne will meet at home Toulouse (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Orchies (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: C.Ismael 24+7reb+2ast, H.Pierre 14+3reb+5ast, K.Jean-Francois 12+6reb+7ast, H.Jiyann 10+2reb+1ast, S.Alex 6+8reb+1ast, J.Seymour 6+1ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: Y.Alexis 17+14reb+1ast, T.Wiscart Goetz 16+3reb+5ast, G.Thibaud 14+1reb+1ast, F.Ateba 13+1reb, M.Francois 7+7reb+5ast, A.Doumbia 4+2reb+4ast

Tours - Berck 84-78

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Tours (20-11) defeated at home 13th ranked Berck (17-14) 84-78 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Tours forced 19 Berck turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Moustafa Haidara (206-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Keziah Forest-Lo (197-2004, college: Lamar CC) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) produced 25 points and 4 assists and Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tours moved-up to fifth place. Berck at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Tours will meet higher ranked Fos-sur-Mer (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Berck will play against Lorient (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tours: M.Haidara 17+14reb+1ast, L.Gibey 12+2reb, B.Jonathan 9+1reb+1ast, T.Baptiste 9+3reb+4ast, F.Keziah 9+5reb+8ast, D.Moustapha 9+3reb+2ast
Berck: R.Kelly 25+3reb+4ast, A.Thomas 12+8reb+1ast, B.Louis 10, G.Paumier 10+10reb+5ast, M.Bordes 9+4reb+4ast, S.Anthony 5+7reb+3ast

Toulouse - Loon-Plage 82-67

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Loon-Plage (14-17) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Toulouse (19-12) 82-67 on Friday. Toulouse dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Loon-Plage's 40. They outrebounded Loon-Plage 42-28 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Raphael Djasrambaye (206-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Robin Pluvy (180-2006) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Toulouse's coach Romain Tillon used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Mouhamed Thiam (213-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Vincent Fauche (191-1996) added 5 points and 14 assists respectively for the guests. Toulouse moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Orchies. Loon-Plage lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Lyon. Toulouse will meet Boulogne (#10) in the next round. Loon-Plage will play against Fougeres (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: D.Raphael 18+10reb, P.Robin 15+4reb+7ast, A.Ali 15+5reb+1ast, O.Dennis 11+5reb+1ast, L.Rene 9+6reb+4ast, G.Stephan 8+8reb+2ast
Loon-Plage: T.Mouhamed 23+10reb+3ast, M.Sylvere 8+2reb, P.Clement 8+3reb, S.Saumont 7+6reb, N.Sidy 7+2reb+2ast, H.Desseignet 6+2reb

Lorient - Le Havre 74-85

NM1 top team - STB Le Havre (25-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat seventh ranked Lorient (18-13) 85-74. They outrebounded Lorient 30-18 including 21 on the defensive glass. Le Havre players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American-Nigerian guard Ajare Sanni (190-2000, college: UCSB) nailed 18 points and 6 assists for the winning side and naturalized Ivorian Cedric Bah (200-1994) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Highlight Athletes) came up with 15 points and naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) added 12 points respectively for Lorient in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for STB Le Havre. They maintain first place with 25-6 record which they share with defeated Lorient. Lorient lost their third game in a row. They still keep top position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Le Havre will play against Les Sables (#11) in Les Sables-D'Ollone in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lorient will play on the road against Berck (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: S.Ajare 18+3reb+6ast, C.Steven 15+2reb, B.Earvine 14+4reb+2ast, B.Cedric 13+7reb+6ast, B.Kevin 8+7reb+1ast, L.Nadyr 8+3ast
Lorient: A.Robertson 15+3reb, K.Franceschi 12+3reb+2ast, A.David 11, M.Queta 9+2reb+2ast, L.Gediminas 9+4reb+2ast, S.Nael 8+1ast

Fougeres - Mulhouse 66-77

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Mulhouse (23-8) beat on the road 9th ranked Fougeres (18-13) 77-66 on Friday. Mulhouse dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Fougeres' 22. They outrebounded Fougeres 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Mulhouse looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) who scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Mulhouse's coach Frank Kuhn used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Kevin Bichard (196-1986) produced 23 points and Russian Eric Koumba (194-2002) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Mulhouse. They moved-up to second place. Fougeres at the other side still keeps top position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mulhouse will meet at home Levallois (#4) in the next round. Fougeres will play against Loon-Plage and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: F.Trevon 18+1reb+1ast, I.Vladimir 12+7reb+3ast, S.Patrick 11+4reb+6ast, C.Marius 9+7reb+8ast, G.William 8+1reb+1ast, T.Hyenne 6+7reb+1ast
Fougeres: B.Kevin 23+3reb+3ast, E.Koumba 16+4reb+4ast, C.Daouda 8+5reb+1ast, I.Kilian 7+6reb+1ast, S.Cheick 5+2reb, D.Romain 3+7reb+4ast

Les Sables - Orchies 94-91

There was an upset in Les Sables-D'Ollone where higher ranked Orchesien BC (19-12) was edged by eleventh ranked Les Sables (18-13) 94-91 on Friday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Les Sables made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Canadian point guard Josh Bascoe (183-2002, college: Bucknell) who scored 21 points and 8 assists. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Les Sables' coach Francois Sence used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Belgian Igor Mintogo (193-1999) produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Les Sables and five Orchies players scored in double figures. Les Sables keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Orchies at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Toulouse. Les Sables 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. Orchies will play against Tarbes-Lourdes (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: B.Josh 21+2reb+8ast, W.Keith 16+5reb+1ast, R.Quentin 11+9reb+1ast, M.Sahel 10+5reb+2ast, P.Louis 9+1reb+4ast, K.Thomas 9+5reb
Orchies: I.Mintogo 26+5reb+3ast, S.Abdoulaye 19+7reb+2ast, M.Mathias 14+3reb+6ast, C.Sekouba 12+3reb+4ast, J.Burton 11+10reb+4ast, K.Yanis 5+3reb+2ast

Besancon - Val de Seine 72-86

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Val de Seine (15-16) won against on the road 10th ranked Besancon (10-21) 86-72 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Adel Alain (188-2004) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jules Le Roux (198-2001) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Swedish forward David Hook (197-1999, college: E.Wyoming) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. Besancon's coach Laurent Kleefstra tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Val de Seine moved-up to second place, which they share with SCABB. Besancon at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Metz and Chartres. Val de Seine will meet at home league's second-placed SCABB in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Besancon will play against Rennes (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Val de Seine: A.Alain 26+5reb+4ast, R.Le 15+7reb+1ast, M.Emil 11+3reb+3ast, C.Kevin 9+1reb+6ast, G.Lobela-Nkuna 8+4reb+2ast, P.Nathan 7+5reb+2ast
Besancon: J.Calvin 12+11reb+2ast, D.Hook 12+4reb+2ast, P.Bronner-Szulc 12+2reb+1ast, C.Auguste 9+1reb+1ast, N.Yannick 8+5reb+1ast, C.Eliezer-Vanerot 6+2reb+7ast

Charleville - Angers 110-81

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Etoile Angers (13-18) was crushed on the road by eighth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (12-19) 110-81 on Friday. Charleville looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 assists and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Naturalized Angolan forward Melvyn Da Silva (198-1999) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Charleville-Mezieres' coach Jimmy Ploegaerts felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Yanis Harrath (178-1998) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized Ivorian swingman Junior Ouattara (191-2000) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Five Charleville and four Angers players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Charleville-Mezieres. They maintain eighth place with 12-19 record. Angers lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 18 games lost. Charleville will meet Chartres (#10) on the road in the next round. Angers will play against Lyon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Charleville: D.Melvyn 22+6reb, T.Pichard 19+4reb+11ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 18, M.Patrick 13+4reb+4ast, T.Mario 11+8reb, J.Valdelicio 9+1reb+1ast
Angers: J.Ouattara 18+2reb+3ast, H.Yanis 17+5reb+8ast, O.Baptiste 12+1reb, H.Dalil 10+1reb+3ast, V.Serrano 8+6reb+1ast, J.Bowers 6+1reb+1ast

Pays Salonais - Rennes 64-67

Very predictable result in Sapela where fifth ranked Union Rennes (14-16) edged 12th ranked Pays Salonais (9-22) 67-64 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Warren Racine (188-1995) who scored 16 points and 7 assists. Forward Joffrey Sclear (200-1995) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Union Rennes players scored in double figures. Swingman Cameron Valcy (194-2003) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Camille Jean (188-2002) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Rennes moved-up to fourth place. Pays Salonais at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 22 games lost. Rennes will meet at home Besancon (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pays Salonais will play against Vitre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rennes: H.Kamdem 16+3reb, R.Warren 16+4reb+7ast, N.Channick 14+6reb, J.Sclear 10+8reb+4ast, J.Randriamananjara 5+8reb+1ast, L.Poncet 4+3reb+2ast
Pays Salonais: C.Valcy 16+6reb+3ast, W.Warren 14+4reb+1ast, C.Jean 11+3reb+5ast, D.Wright 9+5reb, A.Fanchini 6+5reb+1ast, B.Marius 5+1reb+1ast

Metz - Chartres 87-83

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked C'Chartres (10-21) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Metz (10-21) 87-83 on Friday. Metz outrebounded Chartres 42-24 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Florian Fortas (191-2000) chipped in 19 points. Four Metz players scored in double figures. point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) produced 22 points and 4 assists and American guard Mitch Pelissier (190-1997, college: Concordia, IL) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Metz moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Besancon and Chartres. Metz will meet Poissy (#13) on the road in the next round. Chartres will play against Charleville (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metz: T.Collin 24+7reb+4ast, F.Florian 19+4reb+3ast, T.Minfir 14+8reb, M.Beaubois 13+3reb+3ast, G.Lessort 9+5reb, M.Seck 6+8reb+1ast
Chartres: Y.Siegwarth 22+3reb+4ast, M.Pelissier 17+2reb+2ast, G.Lois 8+5ast, P.Henry 8+1reb, T.Lefebvre 7+4ast, F.Paschal 7+5reb+1ast

Saint Vallier - Vitre 96-70

NM1 top team - Saint Vallier (18-13) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Vitre (13-16) 96-70. Saint Vallier forced 21 Vitre turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Saint Vallier especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Ivorian power forward Amadou Sidibe (203-1994, college: Fairfield, agency: Players Group) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Olivier Yao-Delon (194-1995) chipped in 19 points. Four Saint Vallier players scored in double figures. Jules Gibey (196-2004) produced 14 points and power forward Sullivan Hernandez (204-1995, college: Laramie CC) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Saint Vallier. They maintain first place with 18-13 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Vitre at the other side keeps the sixth position with 16 games lost. Saint Vallier will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Vitre will play against Pays Salonais (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: O.Yao-Delon 19+2reb+1ast, S.Amadou 18+6reb+1ast, D.Archinard 10+1reb+5ast, R.Austin 10+3reb+8ast, D.Sasha 8+2reb+4ast, J.Justinas 8+4reb+2ast
Vitre: J.Gibey 14+3ast, H.Willan 9+5reb+1ast, L.Carour Ewan 9+1reb+3ast, L.DeBruhl 8+2reb+6ast, S.Hernandez 7+5reb+4ast, A.Ville 6+1reb

SCABB - Poissy 109-87

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Andrezieux (15-16) outscored at home 13th ranked Poissy (6-25) 109-87 on Thursday. SCABB made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Poissy's players. The best player for the winners was Theo Bouteille (192-1997) who scored 17 points and 7 assists. American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Andrezieux's coach Azzedine Labouize felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Noa Calabre (186-2005) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Nathan Jeanne (185-2001) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SCABB maintains second place with 15-16 record having ten points less than leader Saint Vallier, which they share with Val de Seine. Poissy lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 25 games lost. SCABB will meet Val de Seine (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Poissy will play against Metz (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SCABB: C.Nelson 19+5reb+2ast, B.Theo 17+4reb+7ast, N.Andre 17+4reb+6ast, N.Kuyo 12+5reb+1ast, D.Clement 9+1reb+5ast, M.Samuel 9+2reb+2ast
Poissy: J.Nathan 18+3reb+3ast, N.Calabre 17+7reb+5ast, G.Noah 15+1ast, D.Brahim 11+2reb+4ast, R.Dibo 8+4reb+2ast, S.Hawmmond 7+4reb+1ast

Lyon - Pole France 94-62

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Pole France (3-28) was outplayed on the road by seventh ranked Lyon (14-17) 94-62 on Friday. Lyon dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Pole France's 44. They outrebounded Pole France 35-22 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lyon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Pole France's players. The best player for the winners was Maxime Semelet (199-2002) who scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Kareem Thompson (196-2001, college: ORU) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Lyon players scored in double figures. Swingman Matthys Mahop (196-2008) produced 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Yael Masdieu-Reynaert (190-2008) added 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lyon. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Loon-Plage. Pole France lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 28 games lost. Lyon will meet Angers (#7) on the road in the next round. Pole France will play against the league's leader Saint Vallier (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lyon: M.Noah 13+2reb+3ast, N.Michael 12+3reb+4ast, T.Kareem 12+5reb+4ast, M.Semelet 11+7reb+3ast, N.Masdieu-Reynaert 10+3ast, M.Landry 8
Pole France: M.Yael 17+1reb+1ast, M.Mahop 15+5reb+2ast, D.Bordes Nateo 9+2reb+2ast, M.Yangala 8+5reb+2ast, V.Keny 6+3reb+3ast, M.Brandon 3+3reb