> The essential
The absence of their coach Miroslav Dobrican (Covid), did not prevent the Columérines from finishing the first leg with a win. The difference in level between them and the younger Pôle France players was evident. Constant, they were never afraid of the evening.
> The meeting
Skilful and diligent, the Columérines force Arnaud Guppillotte into his first time-out after less than 3 minutes of play (9-0, 3rd). The changes made in defense upset them a bit without being able to prevent them from continuing their lead race. With full-court defense, the locals easily recover turnovers in attack and their offensive aggressiveness (10 fouls caused in the first period) allows them to score free throws that increase the gap (17-2, 6th). Pôle France copies its host. He finally enters the game thanks to his defense on all terrains (21-10, 9th).
The young shoots of Pôle France cannot put a spoke in Colomiers’ works for a long time. At halftime the winner is already known (43-19).
At the restart, Pôle France lights a small fire to warm up by scoring three consecutive baskets in one minute (43-25). It was just straw. Colomiers restarted at ease (54-27, 28th). And if the third period ends as it started, with 6 consecutive points from the visitors (54-33, 30th) which allow them to win the quarter, the quarter will be one way. It is dominated by Tamburro (8 points in 10 minutes), Paul, Guirassy and teammates who fly towards great success.
> Classification
At the halfway stage the Columérines are eighth, two lengths ahead of relegated first Anglet. Before the pastry chefs’ truce, the final of the Coupe d’Occitanie against Gimont will be played tomorrow in L’Isle-Jourdain.
