In Pool A of the Men’s Nationale 1, Toulouse remains the leader in percentage of victory (11 in 15 matches) following its large victory against Dax-Gamarde. Leader in number of points (29), Tours (12 victories, 5 defeats) confirms its return to business with significant success in Lorient which falls in the hierarchy (10 victories, 5 defeats). Ralph Temgoua (23 points), Ahmed Doumbia (22 points) & co took the upper hand in the second quarter (17-30). Behind, Challans confirms his rise in the standings (10 wins, 7 losses) with a large victory in Les Sables d’Olonnes marked by Devin Thomas’ 36 points.
The results of Pool A of the 18th day of Men’s National 1:
- Glazed vs Rennes : 72-73
- Les Sables d’Olonnes vs Challans : 85-102
- Bordeaux vs Vanves : 76-60
- Toulouse vs Dax-Gamarde : 89-50
- Lorient vs Tours : 75-89
- Angers vs Rueil: postponed
- Tarbes-Lourdes vs La Rochelle: postponed
After losing at Saint-Vallier and giving up the leading position in Pool B, Caen reacted well against another favorite in the championship, Chartres, which is not in a good dynamic at the moment. The CBC has regained its excellent basketball (50% success on shots, 29 assists for 9 stray balls, 129 collective evaluation) with another very good Florian Thibedore (23 points).
Behind, Le Havre did not let itself be surprised a second time by Pôle France and came back to Chartres (12 wins, 6 losses). Lower in the standings, Avignon (4 wins, 13 losses) signed a second straight saving victory against Andrézieux (10 wins, 6 losses).
The results of Pool B of the 18th day of Men’s National 1:
- France pole vs Le Havre : 68-88
- Caen vs Chartres : 88-77
- Mulhouse vs Orchies : 70-60
- Avignon Le Pontet vs Andrézieux : 83-78
- Boulogne-sur-Mer vs GET Vosges: postponed
- Pont-de-Cheruy vs Besançon: postponed
- Saint-Vallier vs Kaysersberg: postponed
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