NM1 Round 7 (Second Stage): Mulhouse beat Tours by one after a very close game

NM1 is at the halfway of the Second Stage and there are still another 7 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fifth-ranked Tours (20-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Mulhouse (25-8) on Saturday. The visitors from Mulhouse managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected easier game. Mulhouse looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Czech swingman Patrick Samoura (196-2000, college: UT Tyler) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Center Moustafa Haidara (206-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for Tours. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mulhouse have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 25-8 record having just two points less than leader Saint Vallier. Tours at the other side still keeps top position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mulhouse are looking forward to face Toulouse (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tours will play against the league's leader Le Havre (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Provence Basket (23-10) against eleventh ranked Lorient (19-14) on Friday night. Visiting Provence Basket was defeated by Lorient in a tough game in Lorient 79-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Provence Basket. It was a great evening for Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Highlight Athletes) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Maxime Choplin helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. Lorient's coach Pascal Thibaud allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Bahamas point guard Dominick Bridgewater (178-2000) responded with 22 points and 6 steals. Lorient moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Berck and Fougeres. Fos-sur-Mer at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Levallois. Lorient will play against higher ranked Orchies (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Fougeres and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Andrezieux (17-16) which hosted in Andrezieux 3rd placed Union Rennes (15-17). Second ranked Andrezieux had an easy win 96-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Union Rennes. It was an exceptional evening for Nelson Cece who led the winners and scored 24 points. Andrezieux's coach Azzedine Labouize used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hugo Kamdem came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for Rennes in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Andrezieux. SCABB maintains second place with 17-16 record having ten points less than leader Saint Vallier. Loser Union Rennes dropped to the fourth position with 17 games lost. SCABB will meet Chartres (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rennes will play against the league's leader Saint Vallier (#1) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Loon-Plage was beaten by Levallois on the road 83-69. Tarbes-Lourdes lost to Le Havre on its own court 56-64. Orchies unfortunately lost to Toulouse in a road game 87-94. Fougeres recorded a loss to Boulogne at home 79-87. Berck defeated Les Sables on the opponent's court 84-78. Metz was beaten by Val de Seine in a home game 89-107. Angers lost to Saint Vallier on the road 79-96. Lyon outscored Chartres on its own court 89-58. Vitre managed to beat Besancon in a road game 93-84. Charleville crushed Poissy at home 110-84. Pole France was smashed by Pays Salonais on the opponent's court 102-62.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 37 points (!!!) by Dion Wright of Pays Salonais.



Levallois - Loon-Plage 83-69

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Metropolitans (23-10) beat 14th ranked Loon-Plage (14-19) in Levallois 83-69 on Friday. Levallois looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Serbian center Tarik Bruncevic (205-1995) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Jayson Tchicamboud (195-2002) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Metropolitans' coach Sacha Giffa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Vincent Fauche (191-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists and power forward Samuel Eyango-Dingo (206-2001) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Loon-Plage in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Levallois moved-up to third place, which they share with Fos-sur-Mer. Loon-Plage lost their tenth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Angers and Charleville. Levallois will meet Berck (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Loon-Plage will play against Tarbes-Lourdes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Levallois: B.Tarik 20+7reb, C.Lionel 14+9reb, M.Kane 14+4reb+6ast, T.Jayson 14+5reb+7ast, D.Maxence 8+3reb+3ast, T.Kevin 6+2reb+3ast
Loon-Plage: T.Housieaux 16+1reb, S.Saumont 12+4reb, F.Vincent 11+4reb+10ast, S.Eyango-Dingo 11+7reb, M.Sylvere 8+5reb+1ast, H.Desseignet 6+2reb+3ast

Tarbes-Lourdes - Le Havre 56-64

Very expected game when 13th ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (17-15) lost at home to first ranked STB Le Havre (27-6) 64-56 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) who led the winners and scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. point guard Steven Cayol (193-1997) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. Forward Alexis Yetna (203-1997, college: Fairfield) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Guinean-Ivorian swingman Ahmed Doumbia (195-1989) added 11 points respectively for Tarbes-Lourdes in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for STB Le Havre. They maintain first place with 27-6 record. Tarbes-Lourdes lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Le Havre will meet at home Tours (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tarbes-Lourdes will play against Loon-Plage (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: C.Steven 13+3reb+2ast, D.Thibault 11+6reb+9ast, L.Nadyr 10+1reb+2ast, S.Ajare 8+1reb, G.Matundu 7+1reb, B.Earvine 7+4reb+1ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: Y.Alexis 12+13reb+1ast, A.Doumbia 11+3reb+3ast, M.Flosse 9+6reb+1ast, G.Thibaud 7+3reb, F.Ateba 6+4reb, T.Wiscart Goetz 6+5ast

Tours - Mulhouse 81-82

Fifth-ranked Tours (20-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Mulhouse (25-8) on Saturday. The visitors from Mulhouse managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected easier game. Mulhouse looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Czech swingman Patrick Samoura (196-2000, college: UT Tyler) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Center Moustafa Haidara (206-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Theo Leon (180-1992) added 15 points and 5 assists in the effort for Tours. Five Tours players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mulhouse have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 25-8 record having just two points less than leader Saint Vallier. Tours at the other side still keeps top position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mulhouse are looking forward to face Toulouse (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tours will play against the league's leader Le Havre (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: B.Mickael 16, C.Marius 13+6reb+9ast, V.Mukuna 12+1reb+2ast, I.Vladimir 11+4reb+2ast, S.Patrick 9+5reb+6ast, F.Trevon 9+3reb+2ast
Tours: H.Moustafa 17+13reb+1ast, T.Leon 15+1reb+5ast, A.Couture 12+3reb, J.Boucaud 11+1reb+1ast, J.Barham 10+7reb+3ast, B.Tackamoud 5+2reb+2ast

Toulouse - Orchies 94-87

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Toulouse (20-13) won against at home higher ranked Orchesien BC (20-13) 94-87 on Friday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Toulouse made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Dennis Ona Embo (175-1998) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 assists. American-Sudanese swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Cape Verdean power forward Sekouba Conde (201-1989) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Madagascar guard Mathias MMadi (196-2005, college: Seward County) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Orchies in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toulouse keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Orchies. Toulouse will meet league's second-placed Mulhouse on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Orchies will play against Lorient and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: O.Dennis 25+2reb+9ast, P.Robin 20+3reb+1ast, A.Ali 20+5reb, D.Raphael 10+11reb+1ast, G.Stephan 8+3reb+3ast, M.Hugo 6+3reb
Orchies: I.Mintogo 19+3ast, L.Veraghe 17+2reb, M.Mathias 15+3reb+5ast, C.Sekouba 13+11reb+2ast, D.Axel 11+2reb+3ast, S.Abdoulaye 6+11reb+1ast

Lorient - Fos-sur-Mer 87-79

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Provence Basket (23-10) against eleventh ranked Lorient (19-14) on Friday night. Visiting Provence Basket was defeated by Lorient in a tough game in Lorient 79-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Provence Basket. Lorient outrebounded Fos-sur-Mer 48-34 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fos-sur-Mer was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Highlight Athletes) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. point guard Maxime Choplin (180-1992) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. Five Lorient players scored in double figures. Lorient's coach Pascal Thibaud allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Bahamas point guard Dominick Bridgewater (178-2000) responded with 22 points and 6 steals and guard Tom Dary-Sagnes (194-2001) scored 19 points. Lorient moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Berck and Fougeres. Fos-sur-Mer at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Levallois. Lorient will play against higher ranked Orchies (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Fougeres and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lorient: F.Kevin 18+2reb+1ast, M.Choplin 16+3reb+5ast, R.Arkim 14+15reb+1ast, P.NJiba 12+6reb+2ast, Q.Mohamed 10+8reb+5ast, G.Lesciauskas 8+7reb+2ast
Fos-sur-Mer: D.Bridgewater 22+4reb+3ast, T.Dary-Sagnes 19+4reb+2ast, V.Sanford 10+5reb+2ast, D.Seydou 9+3reb+1ast, M.Bernaoui 9+11reb+3ast, M.Yannis 4+1reb

Fougeres - Boulogne 79-87

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne and 9th ranked Fougeres had identical 19-13 record. But Fougeres was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Boulogne-sur-Mer 87-79 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jaylen Sebree (201-1997, college: Tenn Tech) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Forward Ismael Cadiau (198-1998) accounted for 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. SO Maritime Boulogne's coach Thomas Drouot used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Romain Dardaine (200-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Fougeres in the defeat. Four Fougeres players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for SO Maritime Boulogne. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Fougeres keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Berck and Lorient. Boulogne will meet at home Les Sables (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fougeres will play against Fos-sur-Mer and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: S.Jaylen 19+2reb+2ast, E.Jacques 13+4reb+2ast, H.Pierre 9+2reb+2ast, K.Jean-Francois 9+3ast, A.Aygalenq 9, C.Ismael 9+10reb+2ast
Fougeres: B.Kevin 21+5reb+1ast, D.Romain 18+11reb+3ast, I.Kilian 13+9reb+8ast, E.Koumba 10+1reb+3ast, M.Lebrun 7+2ast, C.Daouda 6+3reb

Les Sables - Berck 78-84

Everything could happen in Les Sables-D'Ollone at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Berck and 11th ranked Les Sables had identical 18-14 record. But Les Sables was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Berck 84-78 on Friday night. Berck outrebounded Les Sables 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Berck looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (204-1988) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Power forward Alexis Thomas (208-1995) accounted for 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. point guard Louis Prolhac (177-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Les Sables in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Les Sables' coach Francois Sence rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Berck (19-14) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Fougeres and Lorient. Loser Les Sables dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Berck will meet at home higher ranked Levallois (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Les Sables will play against Boulogne (#5) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Berck: P.Grismay 21+10reb+5ast, B.Matteo 19+3reb+1ast, K.Raijon 14+2reb+7ast, B.Mondesir 12+2reb, T.Alexis 8+11reb+5ast, D.Jules 8+5reb+1ast
Les Sables: L.Prolhac 18+2reb+10ast, Q.Ruel 12+1reb+1ast, K.Wright 12+8reb+1ast, L.Martel 10+6reb+1ast, T.Klein 7+2ast, S.Mouhri 6+3reb+1ast

Metz - Val de Seine 89-107

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Metz (10-23) lost at home to fourth ranked Val de Seine (16-17) 107-89 on Friday. Val de Seine forced 20 Metz turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Adel Alain (188-2004) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Naturalized Mali swingman Samba Balayera (195-1996) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) came up with 23 points and Florian Fortas (191-2000) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Metz in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Val de Seine moved-up to third place. Loser Metz dropped to the tenth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Besancon and Chartres. Val de Seine will meet at home Pays Salonais (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Metz will play against Angers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Val de Seine: S.Balayera 20+4reb+2ast, A.Alain 18+7reb+7ast, C.Kevin 15+2reb+3ast, S.Ibrahima 13+1ast, P.Nathan 10+3reb+2ast, G.Lobela-Nkuna 9+3reb+1ast
Metz: C.Turner 23+3reb+1ast, F.Fortas 17+6reb+3ast, B.Melvin 13+1reb+2ast, N.Boundy 10+3reb+2ast, M.Tyron 10+4reb+1ast, B.Mathis 7+5reb+10ast

Saint Vallier - Angers 96-79

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Saint Vallier (20-13) beat at home 7th ranked Etoile Angers (14-19) 96-79 on Friday. Saint Vallier forced 20 Angers turnovers and had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Saint Vallier looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Sasha Derradji (195-2006) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Lithuanian forward Justinas Jogminas (197-1997) accounted for 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Saint Vallier players scored in double figures. Saint Vallier's coach Alexandre Casimiri used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Algerian guard Dalil Hadi (185-2003) came up with 22 points and 6 assists and Senegalese center Tidiane Badiane (208-1995) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Angers in the defeat. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Saint Vallier. They maintain first place with 20-13 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Etoile Angers keeps the seventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Charleville and Loon-Plage. Saint Vallier will meet Rennes (#4) on the road in the next round. Angers will play against Metz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: D.Sasha 19+9reb+6ast, O.Yao-Delon 16+3reb, E.Bosc 16+3reb, J.Justinas 12+5reb+3ast, H.Jonathan 10+6reb+4ast, D.Archinard 6+3reb+2ast
Angers: H.Dalil 22+6ast, J.Ouattara 14+4reb+2ast, B.Tidiane 14+10reb+3ast, D.Gnahore 9, O.Baptiste 6+8reb+1ast, G.Noha 5+6reb

SCABB - Rennes 96-80

An interesting game for Andrezieux (17-16) which hosted in Andrezieux 3rd placed Union Rennes (15-17). Second ranked Andrezieux had an easy win 96-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Union Rennes. SCABB shot 61.3 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Nelson Cece (200-2002) who led the winners and scored 24 points. American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Andrezieux's coach Azzedine Labouize used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hugo Kamdem came up with 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and Gabonese forward Channick Nkoma (203, college: UWF) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Rennes in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Andrezieux. SCABB maintains second place with 17-16 record having ten points less than leader Saint Vallier. Loser Union Rennes dropped to the fourth position with 17 games lost. SCABB will meet Chartres (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rennes will play against the league's leader Saint Vallier (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SCABB: C.Nelson 24+2reb+3ast, N.Andre 16+6reb+3ast, D.Moustapha 13+3reb+2ast, B.Theo 13+2reb+9ast, N.Kuyo 9+5reb+1ast, D.Clement 7+1reb+5ast
Rennes: K.Hugo 23+5reb+3ast, C.Nkoma 12+11reb+1ast, S.Joffrey 11+5reb+2ast, W.Racine 10+2reb+5ast, P.LeBerre Baptiste 7, R.Johan 7+7reb+5ast

Lyon - Chartres 89-58

Very expected game when 10th ranked C'Chartres (10-23) was smashed on the road by sixth ranked Lyon (15-18) 89-58 on Friday. Lyon forced 20 Chartres turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Kareem Thompson (196-2001, college: ORU) who led the winners and scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Junior Zero (195-1997) accounted for 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Lyon players scored in double figures. American guard Mitch Pelissier (190-1997, college: Concordia, IL) came up with 13 points and Kevin Mondesir (204-1991) added 4 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Chartres in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lyon moved-up to fifth place. Chartres lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Besancon and Metz. Lyon will meet Vitre (#6) on the road in the next round. Chartres will play against the league's second-placed SCABB (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lyon: J.Zero 17+4reb+1ast, K.Comblon 14+6reb+1ast, T.Kareem 13+8reb+7ast, M.Noah 11+1reb+4ast, M.Semelet 10+3reb+1ast, N.Michael 8+1reb+2ast
Chartres: M.Pelissier 13+3reb+3ast, F.Paschal 12+2reb+2ast, G.Lois 8+2reb+2ast, G.Dimoke 6+2reb, L.Loubaki 5+6reb, Y.Siegwarth 4+2reb+2ast

Besancon - Vitre 84-93

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Vitre (14-17) won against on the road 9th ranked Besancon (10-23) 93-84 on Friday. Vitre shot 61.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 68.2 percentage. Vitre looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Besancon's players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Leo DeBruhl (190, college: UC Davis) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 assists. Power forward Sullivan Hernandez (204-1995, college: Laramie CC) accounted for 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Vitre's coach Fabien Calvez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Hugo Cluysen (203-1998, college: NAIT) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for Besancon in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Vitre moved-up to sixth place. Besancon lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Metz and Chartres. Vitre will meet at home higher ranked Lyon (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Besancon will play against Poissy (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: V.Alexis 16+3reb+2ast, H.Sullivan 15+8reb+6ast, D.Leo 15+3reb+14ast, O.Fidelis 14+4reb+1ast, W.Hairabetian 14+1reb+1ast, G.Jules 8+4reb+1ast
Besancon: J.Calvin 22+6reb+1ast, A.Venckus 18+2ast, P.Idrissa 13+4reb, H.Cluysen 12+4reb+4ast, D.Hook 10+4reb+1ast, N.Yannick 5+4reb

Charleville - Poissy 110-84

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Poissy (7-26) was outscored on the road by eighth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (14-19) 110-84 on Friday. Charleville looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Poissy's players. It was an exceptional evening for forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) who led the winners and scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 17 assists. Naturalized Angolan forward Melvyn Da Silva (198-1999) accounted for 27 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Charleville-Mezieres' coach Jimmy Ploegaerts felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Nathan Jeanne (185-2001) came up with 25 points and 5 assists and naturalized Ivorian power forward Sydney Hawmmond (214-2000) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Poissy in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Charleville-Mezieres. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Angers and Loon-Plage. Loser Poissy keeps the thirteenth position with 26 games lost. Charleville will meet Pole France (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Poissy will play against Besancon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Charleville: D.Melvyn 27+5reb+1ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 24+6reb+2ast, M.Patrick 14+8reb+2ast, T.Pichard 12+9reb+17ast, M.Courtois 9+5reb+6ast, J.Valdelicio 8+4reb+2ast
Poissy: J.Nathan 25+1reb+5ast, S.Hawmmond 15+9reb+1ast, G.Noah 14+4reb+5ast, A.Omar-Femi 11+4reb, N.Calabre 9+2reb+4ast, R.Dibo 6+9reb+1ast

Pays Salonais - Pole France 102-62

Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Pays Salonais (11-22) outplayed 14th ranked Pole France (3-30) in Sapela 102-62 on Friday. Pays Salonais dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Pole France's 38. Pays Salonais forced 22 Pole France turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Pole France's players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!) (on 16-of-18 shooting from the field). Swingman Cameron Valcy (194-2003) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Pays Salonais players scored in double figures. Pays Salonais' coach Sebastien Cherasse felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Messi Yangala (203-2009) came up with 11 points and power forward Keny Vado (204-2008) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Pole France in the defeat. Pays Salonais moved-up to ninth place. Pole France lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 30 games lost. Pays Salonais will meet higher ranked Val de Seine (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pole France will play against Charleville (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pays Salonais: W.Dion 37+4reb+2ast, V.Cameron 17+4reb+6ast, V.Guillaume 12+8reb+3ast, J.Camille 11+4reb+4ast, M.Balanca 10+1reb+2ast, T.Laurent 5+1reb+4ast
Pole France: M.Yangala 11+4reb+3ast, E.Nadeau 9+3reb, M.Brandon 9+5reb+2ast, V.Keny 8+8reb+1ast, D.Bordes Nateo 8+2reb+1ast, E.Achille 7+2reb+3ast