For its final match of the year 2023, Champagne Basket fell again this Wednesday evening in Savoie during the 14th day of Pro B. Long in the lead after capitalizing on a good start to the match, the Marnais, still dominated in the sector interior, did not resist the return of Aix-Maurienne, another poorly ranked championship. Buoyed by the success of Marquis Jackson and Jean-Philippe Dally in the last quarter, Thomas Andrieux’s protégés finally lost at the last second after another escaped rebound. A cruel scenario repeated so often this year. Enough to end the year in a very dangerous 16th place. Quickly, let the change of year also cause a new dynamic.
THE MATCH SHEET
AIX-MAURIENNE 74-72 CHAMPAGNE BASKETBALL
(14-24, 20-18, 13-9, 27-21)
AIX (29/75 on shots, or 38.7% including 7/26 at 3 points, 47 rebounds, 18 assists, 17 lost balls, 20 fouls): Noel 19, Willet 14, Garcia 12, KJ Jackon 11, Dauby 9, Kanouté 6, Falcoz 2, Samuel 1, Van den Beemt. Enter. : Emmanuel Schmitt
CHAMPAGNE (27/67 or 40.3% success, including 7/24 at 3 points, 35 rebounds, 17 assists, 16 lost balls, 17 fouls): Jackson 18, Skara 12, Keita 11, Tchouaffe 7, Dally 7, Leopold 6 , Sambe 6, Doumbia 5, Paumier. Enter. : Thomas Andrieux
THE GAME
The chalice down to the dregs. Until the end of this year 2023, the cruel scenario so experienced was repeated. At another poorly ranked Pro B this Wednesday, Champagne Basket nevertheless intended to capitalize on the serious performance experienced last Friday at the Reims Arena and thus conclude the year with a better taste. It did not happen. As is often the case, however, during this second part of 2023, the Champenois entered the game perfectly. If the Aixois scored the first basket of the game, the Marnais counted on Marquis Jackson to launch his own before Bathiste Tchouaffé brought home the first prize of the evening, with the mistake (2-6). If the awkwardness was shared on both sides of the floor, David Skara then Mathis Keita finally increased the gap for Champagne Basket.
Faced with uninspired Savoyards, the southern team quickly died down while the Marnais accelerated thanks to the work of their exteriors (14-24). A lead amplified by the outside skill of young Ugo Doumbia at the start of the second quarter. And if Gide Noël answered him, Florian Leopold, with a tap, kept up the pressure. In control, the Marnais counted on local indiscipline to allow Tchouaffé to stay at +11 with his throws (23-34). The work of KJ Jackson and the distant success of Gide Noël still brought back the Savoyards then (30-36 then 34-42) despite Keita’s victory.
Money time encore cruel
As in the first two quarters, a long shot from Lamine Sambe this time allowed Champagne Basket to ideally start the second half. Especially since it was perfectly relayed by Keita on the counter. A good return from the locker room quickly spoiled by a more uncertain success and a more messy game. And if Aix-Maurienne also lacked skill, the locals, still through Jackson and Noel, came back to within three points (46-49) 2’19 from the end of the quarter. Enough to push Thomas Andrieux into timeout. We need a good mid-distance shot from Jean-Philippe Dally to restart the machine. But the No. 77 Marnais didn’t fit all either. And Gide Noel, on the throws, threatened the Champenois in a heated gymnasium ten minutes from time (47-51).
In a very irregular game, Marquis Jackson found his clutch shot at the best moment. Marne’s ball losses were still too numerous, but Champagne Basket took advantage of the haste or bad local choices to maintain its lead (49-55). But by letting itself fall asleep, Châlons-Reims saw Aix-Maurienne return little by little, Gide Noel, very alone, entering a precious prize (56-57). Enough to afford a tight money-time. Finally, a winning corner from Christopher Dauby allowed the locals to equalize. Worse, Siriman Kanouté went to dunk against another loss of ball from Ugo Doumbia. Aix-Maurienne took the lead at the best moment (61-59). Champagne Basket lowered his head. And if Marquis Jackson kept his team from afar, Kanouté then Willett did not slow down (67-62). The last two minutes were unbearable. David Skara with a 2+1 gave hope, reinforced by a bonus from Dally 50 seconds from the end (69-68). On an avoidable loss of the Savoyard ball, Marquis Jackson equalized 9 seconds from the end. Insufficient. At the buzzer on the final possession, Juan José Garcia grabbed the rebound after Shaun Willett’s missed shot. One more defeat, in a cruel scenario. It’s time for 2023 to close its bad vibes with it. Without guarantee that 2024 will offer better ones. Provided all the same that the dynamic is more favorable.
RESULTS & RANKING
NEXT MATCH
🆚 Saint-Chamond
🏆 Coupe de France (16th final)
📅 Saturday January 6, 2024
⌚ 17h
🏟 at the Arnould room in Recy (51)
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