It was finally nine o’clock, with Alpha Mbodj, a package still announced following an ankle problem (but without Paul Bouloukouet), that the Chartrains won on the Challans parquet, led by former CCBM coach Sebastien Lambert.
Chartres begins the return phase to Challans
After a balanced first quarter (20-18), Moatassim Rhennam’s men were more aggressive and, in the form of 11-0, took the lead on a prize-winning basket by Ricard-Dorigo (26-33, 17′) . Despite Mukuna with 4 fouls, Chartres maintained the pole position after returning to the locker room (36-40), thanks in particular to 55% of shooting successes (against 45) and the greater presence – finally – in rebounding (18 against 14 in Challans).
Siegwarth-Smith-Ricard, infernal trio
In the second half Chartres does not loosen the pressure and keeps the lead (51-59, 30′). Thanks to the incessant activity of the Siegwarth-Smith-Ricard-Dorigo trio, author of 53 points, the CCBM took off in the last act (62-77, 37′) and thus maintained their place in the top five, in this shock .
CHALLANS (Vandée). C’Chartres BM beat Challans 85 to 77 (range: 36-40) (quarter: 20-18, 16-22, 26-26). Referees: Mr. Niang and Nehaume. Spectators: 1,500.
Challenges: Jones (5), Turpin (15), Gosselin (9), Biruta (5), J. Bichard (10) then Romain (0), Bosc (16), Davis (17), Samake (0), Bats (0 ).
37% of shooting successes (25/67) of which 37% from 3 points (12/32). 78% on free throws (15/19). 34 rebounds (Davis, 8). 21 fouls: Bosc eliminated (39′).
chartres : Pellin (9), Siegwarth (18), Smith (19), Ricard-Dorigo (16), Mukuna (4) then Noël (7), Doumbia (4), Mbodj (6), Haidara (2).
52% of shooting successes (28/53) of which 46% from 3 points (6/13). 79% on free throws (23/29). 38 rebounds (Ricard-Dorigo, 10). 24 mistakes.
Difference:+5 for Challans (7-2, 2′); +15 for Chartres (62-77, 37′).
Jean-André Provost