NM1 Round 8 (Second Stage): #1 Saint Vallier is defeated by Rennes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Saint Vallier (20-14) on the court of fourth ranked Union Rennes on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Union Rennes 99-86. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Saint Vallier. Rennes forced 19 Saint Vallier turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabonese forward Channick Nkoma (203, college: UWF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Hugo Kamdem who added 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Sasha Derradji (195-2006) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Saint Vallier's coach Alexandre Casimiri rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rennes maintains fourth position with 16-17 record. Saint Vallier at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Tours and Berck. Rennes are looking forward to face Charleville (#6) on the road in the next round. Saint Vallier will play against Poissy (#13) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Mulhouse. Seventh ranked Toulouse (21-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Mulhouse (25-9) 82-81 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Mulhouse. The winners were led by American-Sudanese swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and Dennis Ona Embo supported him with 14 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) did not help to save the game for Mulhouse. Mulhouse's coach Frank Kuhn tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toulouse moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boulogne and Orchies. Mulhouse at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. Toulouse will play against Berck (#9) at home in the next round. Mulhouse will play against Les Sables (#13) in Les Sables-D'Ollone and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Andrezieux (17-17) against tenth ranked C'Chartres (11-23) on Thursday night. Visiting Andrezieux was defeated by C'Chartres in a tough game in Chartres 69-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Andrezieux. The best player for the winners was Yann Siegwarth who scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Andre Norris produced 24 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chartres moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Besancon and Pays Salonais. Loser Andrezieux keeps the second position with 17 games lost. They share it with Val de Seine. Chartres will meet Pays Salonais (#11) in the next round. SCABB will play against Pole France (#14) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Levallois lost to Berck on the opponent's court 66-84. Tarbes-Lourdes managed to outperform Loon-Plage in a home game 79-76. Tours recorded a loss to Le Havre on the road 103-98. Orchies defeated Lorient on its own court 83-72. Fougeres was beaten by Fos-sur-Mer in a road game 70-55. Boulogne won against Les Sables at home 80-68. Pays Salonais was outscored by Val de Seine on the opponent's court 82-62. Angers managed to beat Metz in a home game 88-71. Lyon defeated Vitre on the road 73-69. Poissy was beaten by Besancon on its own court 87-103. Charleville destroyed Pole France in a road game 101-69.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 4 assists by Melvyn Da Silva of Charleville.



Berck - Levallois 84-66

There was an upset when higher ranked Metropolitans (23-11) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Berck (20-14) 84-66 on Friday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Berck looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) who scored 14 points and 8 assists. Guard Matteo Bordes (198-2004) chipped in 18 points. Four Berck players scored in double figures. Guard Kane Milling (193-2001, college: UC Davis) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Lionel Colson (206-2002) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Berck have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tours and Saint Vallier. Loser Metropolitans keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Berck will meet Toulouse (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Levallois will play against Orchies and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Levallois: K.Milling 17+6reb+4ast, L.Colson 12+4reb, S.Solly 10+2reb+3ast, M.Dadiet 9+4reb+1ast, C.Adzeh 6+8reb, T.Bruncevic 4+2reb+1ast
Berck: B.Matteo 18+3reb+2ast, K.Raijon 14+3reb+8ast, A.Spinali 14+2reb+3ast, A.Henocq 12+1reb+2ast, P.Grismay 10+7reb+3ast, T.Alexis 8+6reb+3ast

Tarbes-Lourdes - Loon-Plage 79-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes' (18-15) home victory over 14th ranked Loon-Plage (14-20) 79-76 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Victor Mopsus (178-1999) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guinean-Ivorian swingman Ahmed Doumbia (195-1989) chipped in 19 points. Naturalized Senegalese guard Sidy NDir (186-1995, college: Pittsburgh) produced 19 points and point guard Hugo Desseignet (175-2003) added 16 points and 5 steals respectively for the guests. Tarbes-Lourdes moved-up to twelfth place. Loon-Plage lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Tarbes-Lourdes will meet at home higher ranked Fos-sur-Mer (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Loon-Plage will play against Lorient (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: N.Sidy 19+2reb+3ast, H.Desseignet 16+3reb+2ast, F.Vincent 13+3reb+2ast, M.Sylvere 8+6reb, S.Eyango-Dingo 8+9reb+2ast, P.Clement 5+1reb+1ast
Tarbes-Lourdes: D.Ahmed 19+2reb+3ast, A.Fabien 15+1reb+1ast, M.Victor 14+6reb+4ast, F.Matthias 9+5reb, A.Yetna 8+9reb+1ast, W.Tom 7+2reb+2ast

Le Havre - Tours 103-98

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Tours (20-14) was defeated on the road by first ranked STB Le Havre (28-6) 103-98 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Le Havre looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian guard Ajare Sanni (190-2000, college: UCSB) who scored 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. point guard Steven Cayol (193-1997) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. Naturalized Central African guard Baptiste Tackamoud (188-2003) produced 29 points and Senegalese Moustapha Diop (206-2003) added 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. STB Le Havre have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-6 record which they share with defeated Tours. Tours lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Berck and Saint Vallier. Le Havre will meet Fougeres (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tours will play against Boulogne (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tours: B.Tackamoud 29+3reb+3ast, M.Diop 18+5reb+1ast, A.Couture 14+5reb+1ast, K.Ousmane 10+2reb+2ast, J.Barham 9+5reb, K.Forest-Lo 9+2reb+5ast
Le Havre: S.Ajare 33+5reb+5ast, D.Thibault 15+5ast, L.Nadyr 15+2reb+3ast, C.Steven 12+6reb+4ast, B.Earvine 7+5reb+4ast, B.Kevin 7+3reb+2ast

Mulhouse - Toulouse 81-82

Important game to mention about took place in Mulhouse. Seventh ranked Toulouse (21-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Mulhouse (25-9) 82-81 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Mulhouse. Toulouse made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Mulhouse outrebounded Toulouse 45-28 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American-Sudanese swingman Ali Ali (203-2001, college: Akron, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Dennis Ona Embo (175-1998) supported him with 14 points and 6 assists. Four Toulouse players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by power forward Vladimir Ilic (203-1999) did not help to save the game for Mulhouse. point guard Marius Chambre (182-1998) added 18 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Mulhouse's coach Frank Kuhn tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Toulouse moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Boulogne and Orchies. Mulhouse at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. Toulouse will play against Berck (#9) at home in the next round. Mulhouse will play against Les Sables (#13) in Les Sables-D'Ollone and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: V.Ilic 19+12reb, M.Chambre 18+3reb+5ast, T.Faulkner 8+1reb+2ast, M.Benhamed 7+1reb, P.Samoura 6+7reb+5ast, M.Valentin 6+8reb+2ast
Toulouse: A.Ali 17+7reb+3ast, O.Dennis 14+2reb+6ast, P.Robin 13+4reb+5ast, L.Rene 12+2reb, G.Stephan 8+6reb+6ast, D.Raphael 7+3reb

Orchies - Lorient 83-72

Everything went according to plan in Orchies where sixth ranked Orchesien BC (21-13) beat 11th ranked Lorient (19-15) 83-72 on Friday. Orchies made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Belgian Igor Mintogo (193-1999) who scored 24 points. Cape Verdean power forward Sekouba Conde (201-1989) chipped in 14 points. Five Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Highlight Athletes) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi (193-1993, college: OKBU) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Orchies moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Toulouse and Boulogne. Loser Lorient dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Fougeres. Orchies will meet higher ranked Levallois (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lorient will play against Loon-Plage (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lorient: K.Franceschi 17+1reb+1ast, A.Robertson 15+10reb+2ast, N.Parfait 9+2reb+3ast, C.Maxime 9+1reb+2ast, L.Gediminas 9+2reb, S.Nael 6+2reb+2ast
Orchies: M.Igor 24+2reb+3ast, S.Conde 14+4reb+3ast, V.Lucas 12+4reb+3ast, A.Sy 11+6reb+3ast, M.MMadi 10+3reb+4ast, Y.Kabuaya-Diondo 6+4reb+2ast

Fos-sur-Mer - Fougeres 70-55

There was no surprise in Fos-sur-Mer where 10th ranked Fougeres (19-15) was defeated by third ranked Provence Basket (24-10) 70-55 on Friday. Fos-sur-Mer dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Fougeres' 26. Fos-sur-Mer looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Mounir Bernaoui (205-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Vincent Sanford (193-1990, college: Dayton, agency: SLN) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists. Provence Basket's coach Emmanuel Schmitt used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Kilian Incredule (175-1996) produced 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Mali center Cheick Soumaoro (205-1990) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the guests. Four Fougeres players scored in double figures. Fos-sur-Mer maintains third position with 24-10 record having four points less than leader Saint Vallier. Loser Fougeres keeps the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Lorient. Fos-sur-Mer will meet Tarbes-Lourdes (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fougeres will play against the league's leader Le Havre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fougeres: E.Koumba 11+2reb+4ast, I.Kilian 11+5reb+4ast, D.Romain 10+5reb+1ast, B.Kevin 10+4reb, S.Cheick 9+8reb+2ast, P.LeBerre Clement 4+3reb+1ast
Fos-sur-Mer: B.Mounir 22+11reb, B.Dominick 14+2reb+2ast, S.Vincent 10+4reb+5ast, B.Jaraun 8+3reb+6ast, Y.Mendy 6+8reb+1ast, W.Marie-Anais 4+4reb

Boulogne - Les Sables 80-68

No shocking result in a game in Boulogne-sur-Mer where seventh ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (21-13) won against 12th ranked Les Sables (18-16) 80-68 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Ismael Cadiau (198-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Jaylen Sebree (201-1997, college: Tenn Tech) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Loic Noudogbessi (200-2004) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Ludovic Martel (208-2000) added 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SO Maritime Boulogne have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Toulouse and Orchies. Les Sables lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Boulogne will meet Tours (#8) on the road in the next round. Les Sables will play against the league's second-placed Mulhouse (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Les Sables: L.Noudogbessi 17+9reb+2ast, L.Martel 17+7reb+1ast, J.Bascoe 15+1reb+5ast, K.Wright 6+2reb, L.Prolhac 5+6ast, T.Klein 4+1reb+1ast
Boulogne: S.Jaylen 18+6reb, H.Jiyann 16+4reb+1ast, C.Ismael 13+12reb+3ast, K.Jean-Francois 8+1reb+7ast, H.Pierre 6+2reb+3ast, S.Alex 6+4reb+2ast

Val de Seine - Pays Salonais 82-62

Very expected game in Le Mee where 9th ranked Pays Salonais (11-23) was crushed by third ranked Val de Seine (17-17) 82-62 on Friday. Val de Seine forced 22 Pays Salonais turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pays Salonais' players. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian guard Kevin Cham (185-1998) who scored 12 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Center Gaylor Lobela-Nkuna (206-1995) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Val de Seine players scored in double figures. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Camille Jean (188-2002) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench 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. Loser Pays Salonais keeps the ninth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Besancon and Chartres. Val de Seine will meet Lyon (#5) on the road in the next round. Pays Salonais will play against Chartres (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pays Salonais: D.Wright 17+12reb+1ast, C.Jean 14+2reb+5ast, G.Valayer 7+11reb+1ast, B.Marius 6+1reb+1ast, C.Valcy 5+2reb, A.Fanchini 4+1reb
Val de Seine: M.Rugard 14+3reb+1ast, M.Emil 13+3reb, C.Kevin 12+3reb+8ast, A.Alain 11+4reb+4ast, G.Lobela-Nkuna 11+6reb+3ast, P.Nathan 9+6reb+2ast

Angers - Metz 88-71

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Etoile Angers (15-19) defeated at home 12th ranked Metz (10-24) 88-71 on Wednesday. Angers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Metz's 30. Angers forced 22 Metz turnovers and outrebounded them 31-19 including 20 on the defensive glass. Angers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Yanis Harrath (178-1998) who scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized Ivorian swingman Junior Ouattara (191-2000) chipped in 17 points. American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Tyron Minfir (197-2002) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Metz's coach Alexandre Palfroy let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Angers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Charleville. Metz lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 24 games lost. Angers will meet Besancon (#9) on the road in the next round. Metz will play against Vitre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Metz: C.Turner 22+6reb+3ast, M.Tyron 13+3reb+1ast, B.Melvin 11+3reb+1ast, N.Boundy 11+2ast, L.Gregory 5+3reb+2ast, R.Alan 4
Angers: O.Junior 17+4reb+2ast, B.Jeron 15+2reb+2ast, Y.Harrath 14+5reb+9ast, B.Oger 12+3reb+2ast, H.Dalil 8+1reb+1ast, G.Dali 7+1reb+1ast

Rennes - Saint Vallier 99-86

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Saint Vallier (20-14) on the court of fourth ranked Union Rennes on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Union Rennes 99-86. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Saint Vallier. Rennes forced 19 Saint Vallier turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabonese forward Channick Nkoma (203, college: UWF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Hugo Kamdem who added 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Sasha Derradji (195-2006) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and American-Ivorian power forward Amadou Sidibe (203-1994, college: Fairfield, agency: Players Group) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Saint Vallier players scored in double figures. Saint Vallier's coach Alexandre Casimiri rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rennes maintains fourth position with 16-17 record. Saint Vallier at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Tours and Berck. Rennes are looking forward to face Charleville (#6) on the road in the next round. Saint Vallier will play against Poissy (#13) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: A.Damien 20+2reb+3ast, Y.Olivier 16+3reb+1ast, S.Derradji 15+8reb+8ast, A.Sidibe 14+8reb+5ast, J.Jogminas 8+3reb, B.Eric 8+4reb+5ast
Rennes: H.Kamdem 23+3reb+4ast, N.Channick 20+11reb+1ast, J.Sclear 16+4reb+5ast, M.Pointel 11+2ast, T.Eliot 9+3reb+5ast, R.Warren 8+2reb+6ast

Chartres - SCABB 76-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Andrezieux (17-17) against tenth ranked C'Chartres (11-23) on Thursday night. Visiting Andrezieux was defeated by C'Chartres in a tough game in Chartres 69-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Andrezieux. The best player for the winners was point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) who scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Gedeon Dimoke (197-2001) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four C'Chartres players scored in double figures. American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and Senegalese Moustapha Diakate (206-2004) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chartres moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Besancon and Pays Salonais. Loser Andrezieux keeps the second position with 17 games lost. They share it with Val de Seine. Chartres will meet Pays Salonais (#11) in the next round. SCABB will play against Pole France (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SCABB: A.Norris 24+7reb+1ast, M.Diakate 11+8reb+1ast, K.Narcisse 10+6reb, T.Bouteille 6+1reb+4ast, S.Mariscal 6+2reb+3ast, N.Cece 5+6reb+1ast
Chartres: H.Phil 18, D.Gedeon 14+9reb, S.Yann 11+5reb+8ast, P.Fabien 10+5reb+1ast, K.Mondesir 9+5reb+1ast, L.Luc 8+6reb+1ast

Vitre - Lyon 69-73

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Vitre (14-18) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Lyon (16-18) 73-69 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American guard Kareem Thompson (196-2001, college: ORU) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Kevin Comblon (-2004) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Leo DeBruhl (190, college: UC Davis) produced 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Jules Gibey (196-2004) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Vitre's coach Fabien Calvez let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lyon maintains fifth position with 16-18 record. Loser Vitre keeps the eighth place with 18 games lost. Lyon will meet at home higher ranked Val de Seine (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vitre will play against Metz (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vitre: F.Okereke 14+3reb, J.Gibey 13+3reb+2ast, L.DeBruhl 12+9reb+5ast, M.Hugo 9+5reb+3ast, L.Carour Ewan 8+5reb+3ast, S.Hernandez 8+4reb+1ast
Lyon: T.Kareem 16+8reb+2ast, N.Michael 15+2reb+1ast, K.Comblon 15+7reb, N.Masdieu-Reynaert 9+3reb+1ast, M.Noah 7+2reb, J.Zero 5+4reb+1ast

Poissy - Besancon 87-103

Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Besancon (11-23) beat on the road 13th ranked Poissy (7-27) 103-87 on Friday. Besancon made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Besancon outrebounded Poissy 37-26 including 23 on the defensive glass. Besancon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Poissy's players. The best player for the winners was Hugo Cluysen (203-1998, college: NAIT) who scored 24 points. Guard Idrissa Pouye (184-2000) chipped in 15 points and 9 assists. Five Besancon players scored in double figures. Besancon's coach Laurent Kleefstra used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Noah Goudou-Sinha (191-2002) produced 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Nathan Jeanne (185-2001) added 21 points respectively for the hosts. Besancon moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pays Salonais and Chartres. Loser Poissy keeps the thirteenth position with 27 games lost. Besancon will meet at home higher ranked Angers (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Poissy will play against the league's leader Saint Vallier (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Poissy: G.Noah 29+5reb+4ast, J.Nathan 21+4reb+2ast, A.Omar-Femi 20+5reb, S.Hawmmond 7+4reb+1ast, T.Moustapha 3+2ast, D.Brahim 3+4reb+4ast
Besancon: C.Hugo 24+4reb+2ast, V.Augustinas 18+4reb+3ast, H.David 16+5reb+3ast, I.Pouye 15+4reb+9ast, C.Jubenot 12+7reb+2ast, E.Claudien 8+5reb+7ast

Pole France - Charleville 69-101

There was no surprise in Paris where 14th ranked Pole France (3-31) was outplayed by eighth ranked Charleville-Mezieres (15-19) 101-69 on Friday. Charleville shot 65.0 percent from the field. They also forced 22 Pole France turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Angolan forward Melvyn Da Silva (198-1999) who scored 22 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Charleville-Mezieres players scored in double figures. Forward Messi Yangala (203-2009) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Nateo Des Bordes (194-2008) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Charleville-Mezieres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Angers. Pole France lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 31 games lost. Charleville will meet at home higher ranked Rennes (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pole France will play against the league's second-placed SCABB (#2) in Andrezieux and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pole France: D.Bordes Nateo 14+1reb+4ast, M.Yangala 13+8reb, N.Sven 9+2reb+1ast, P.Yanis 8+2reb+4ast, M.Iwani 7+6reb, V.Keny 6+4reb
Charleville: D.Melvyn 22+2reb+4ast, T.Pichard 18+1reb+9ast, M.Nnah-Ndong 17+5reb+4ast, T.Mario 10+6reb, M.Patrick 9+2reb+2ast, J.Valdelicio 8+7reb+1ast