The Regular Season in NM1 is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise took place in Chartres where host C'Chartres (15-6) crushed league's leader Union Rennes (15-6) 103-65 on Tuesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. C'Chartres outrebounded Union Rennes 47-27 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Union Rennes' players. The best player for the winners was forward Jeremy Ricard-Dorigo (200-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. C'Chartres' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds. C'Chartres have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rennes and Loon-Plage. Union Rennes will play next round against Rueil trying to make it back to the top of the standings. C'Chartres will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Loon-Plage on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Besancon. Eighth ranked Besancon (11-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best STB Le Havre (14-7) 87-86 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of STB Le Havre. It was a good game for Mali point guard Siriman Kanoute (181-2001) who saved his team from a defeat with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Jonathan Boucaud contributed with 19 points and 7 assists for the winners. Valentin Bigote (196-1992) answered with 30 points for STB Le Havre. Besancon maintains eighth place with 11-10 record, which they share with Rueil. STB Le Havre at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besancon will play against Pontoise (#11) in Cergy in the next round. STB Le Havre will play on the road against SO Maritime Boulogne (#12) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Caen (14-7) against eleventh ranked Pontoise (8-13) on Tuesday night. Visiting Caen was defeated by Pontoise in a tough game in Cergy 74-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caen. Johan Randriamananjara stepped up and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Joel Awich with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Caen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pontoise moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes. Loser Caen dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pontoise will meet higher ranked Besancon (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caen will play against Orchesien BC (#4) in Orchies and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games of round 21 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Lorient defeated Rueil in a road game 80-78. Tarbes-Lourdes smashed Pole France at home 78-51. Loon-Plage destroyed Berck on the opponent's court 85-53. Toulouse managed to outperform Tours in a home game 81-79. Challans recorded a loss to Poitiers on the road 85-77. Vitre defeated Les Sables on its own court 90-79. Boulogne was beaten by Rouen in a road game 90-73. Hyeres-Toulon was destroyed by Lyon at home 65-85. Feurs CTC unfortunately lost to Pont-de-Cheruy on the opponent's court 79-83. Kaysersberg recorded a loss to Mulhouse in a home game 75-93. Orchies was defeated by Andrezieux on the road 89-82.
The best stats of 21th round was 20 points and 9 rebounds by Luka Nikolic of Boulogne.
Group AChartres - Rennes 103-65
The biggest surprise took place in Chartres where host C'Chartres (15-6) crushed league's leader Union Rennes (15-6) 103-65 on Tuesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. C'Chartres outrebounded Union Rennes 47-27 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Union Rennes' players. The best player for the winners was forward Jeremy Ricard-Dorigo (200-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five C'Chartres players scored in double figures. C'Chartres' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) who recorded 21 points and 5 rebounds and center Francois Matip (202-2000) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. C'Chartres have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Rennes and Loon-Plage. Union Rennes will play next round against Rueil trying to make it back to the top of the standings. C'Chartres will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Loon-Plage on the road.
Top scorers:
Chartres: G.Noel 22+2reb+4ast, Y.Siegwarth 18+6reb+5ast, P.Bouloukouet 14+7reb, J.Ricard-Dorigo 14+12reb+3ast, V.Mukuna 14+4reb+1ast, M.Craion 12+4reb+4ast
Rennes: C.Sekou-Conde 21+5reb+1ast, I.Sidibe 10+1reb+3ast, F.Matip 9+6reb+2ast, S.Cape 7+3ast, J.Sclear 5+4reb+1ast, P.LeBerre Clement 4+1reb+1astgschID: 1006857
Rueil - Lorient 78-80
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Lorient and 9th ranked Rueil had identical 11-9 record. But Rueil was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Lorient 80-78 on Tuesday night. Lorient looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Hugo Suhard (184-1992) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 assists for the winners and naturalized Guinean forward Abdoulaye Sy (201-1995) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Lorient players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Jean-Frederic Morency (200-1989) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Steven Ricard (200-1990) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lorient (12-9) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Rueil dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Besancon. Lorient will meet at home CFBB (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rueil will play against the league's second-placed Union Rennes (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lorient: H.Suhard 18+4reb+6ast, A.Sy 15+5reb+5ast, I.Djambo 13+8reb, P.Beye 10+5reb+2ast, Q.Losser 9+3reb+3ast, A.Adala 6+4reb
Rueil: S.Ricard 18+9reb+3ast, J.Morency 18+10reb+3ast, M.Legat 14+3reb+1ast, W.Racine 7+4reb+8ast, M.Lebrun 6+4reb+2ast, G.William 6+5rebgschID: 1006858
Tarbes-Lourdes - Pole France 78-51
No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (8-13) smashed at home 14th ranked CFBB (3-18) 78-51 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for Lourdes-Tarbes especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Remi Lesca (180-1990) stepped up and scored 12 points and 8 assists for the winners and power forward Ludovic Martel (208-2000) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Lourdes-Tarbes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ilane Fibleuil (193-2005) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and forward Maxim Logue (203-2005) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lourdes-Tarbes moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Cergy-Pontoise. CFBB lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Hyeres-Toulon. Lourdes-Tarbes will meet at home higher ranked Poitiers (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CFBB will play against Lorient (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tarbes-Lourdes: N.Pharose 15+1ast, R.Lesca 12+1reb+8ast, C.Osaikhwuwuomwan 12+4reb+1ast, M.Ludovic 11+8reb, T.Wiscart Goetz 9+2reb+7ast, D.Quincy-Jones 6+2reb
Pole France: F.Ilane 12+7reb+2ast, L.Maxim 9+5reb, B.Jonas 6+4reb, S.Talis 4+1reb, E.Noa 4+3reb, T.Nolan 4+1reb+2astgschID: 1006859
Berck - Loon-Plage 53-85
Very expected game when 13th ranked Berck (6-15) was rolled over at home by second ranked Loon-Plage (15-6) 85-53 on Tuesday. Loon-Plage outrebounded Berck 45-18 including a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) stepped up and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Fodie Cissoko (198-1992) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Alexandre Mendy (189-1990) with 12 points and point guard Alexandre Moisy (175-1995) scored 7 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Loon-Plage keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rennes and Chartres. Berck at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the twelfth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Boulogne. Loon-Plage will meet at home league's leader C'Chartres in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Berck will play against Vitre (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loon-Plage: D.Christopher 24+5reb+2ast, T.Housieaux 13+3ast, F.Cissoko 11+7reb, R.Antoine 7+3reb+3ast, P.Clement 7+3reb, R.Anderson Jr. 6+9reb+2ast
Berck: A.Mendy 12+3reb, A.Henocq 8+2ast, A.Moisy 7+2reb+3ast, K.Ajenifuja 7+2reb+1ast, D.Riley 7+2reb, D.Gentil 5+2rebgschID: 1006860
Toulouse - Tours 81-79
Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Toulouse (12-9) edged at home 10th ranked Tours (7-14) 81-79 on Tuesday. Ivorian power forward Ladji Meite (203-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and swingman Olivier Yao-Delon (194-1995) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Toulouse players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Pierre-Etienne Drouault (196-1990) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Toulouse moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Tours lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Les Sables. Toulouse will meet Vendee Challans (#8) on the road in the next round. Tours will play against Les Sables in Les Sables-D'Ollone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toulouse: O.Yao-Delon 18+5reb, M.Dadiet 16+1reb+4ast, M.Ladji 13+10reb+1ast, M.Kimbrough 13+2reb+5ast, C.Andre 7+3reb, V.Mopsus 5+5reb+2ast
Tours: S.Suggs 20+5reb+1ast, P.Drouault 18+5reb+5ast, R.Edzata 13+5reb+2ast, J.Tchicamboud 8+6reb+3ast, A.Kader Sylla 7+4reb+6ast, M.N'Doye 5+4reb+1astgschID: 1006861
Poitiers - Challans 85-77
There was a minor upset when 4th placed Vendee Challans (12-9) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Poitiers (12-9) 85-77 on Tuesday. American swingman Marcus Relphorde (198-1988, college: Colorado) stepped up and scored 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Ivorian center Bali Coulibaly (199-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Poitiers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Paul Turpin (192-1993) with 16 points and 5 assists and naturalized American forward Marc Gosselin (201-1996, college: WCU) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Vendee Challans players scored in double figures. Poitiers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Vendee Challans. Poitiers will meet Lourdes-Tarbes (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Vendee Challans will play against Toulouse (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Poitiers: M.Relphorde 28+6reb+1ast, B.Coulibaly 12+7reb, K.Mendy 11+3reb+4ast, K.Omoerah 8+4reb+3ast, M.Durand 8+1reb, J.Jeanne 6+2reb
Challans: P.Turpin 16+3reb+5ast, T.Desseignet 16+1reb+1ast, M.Gosselin 14+7reb+1ast, R.Davis 11+9reb+1ast, J.Bichard 8+1reb+4ast, P.Clerence 6+4rebgschID: 1006862
Vitre - Les Sables 90-79
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Vitre (12-9) won against at home 12th ranked Les Sables (7-14) 90-79 on Tuesday. Vitre made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Calvin Jubenot (198-1986) stepped up and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) chipped in 15 points. Four Vitre players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was naturalized Iranian swingman Navide Niktash (203-1991, agency: BIG) with 14 points and Lithuanian guard Kevin Cham (185-1998) scored 9 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vitre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Les Sables lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tours. Vitre will meet at home Berck (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Les Sables will play against Tours and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vitre: C.Jubenot 24+8reb, N.Burrell 15+2reb+3ast, V.Fandelet 14+1reb+1ast, B.Hugo 12+2ast, L.Prolhac 8+1reb+4ast, V.Ilic 7+6reb+2ast
Les Sables: N.Niktash 14+4reb+1ast, J.Trapp 12+1ast, G.Lessort 9+3reb, K.Cham 9+4reb+5ast, A.Racine 9+2reb, B.Dohou 8+3reb+1astgschID: 1006863
Group BBesancon - Le Havre 87-86
Important game to mention about took place in Besancon. Eighth ranked Besancon (11-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best STB Le Havre (14-7) 87-86 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of STB Le Havre. It was a good game for Mali point guard Siriman Kanoute (181-2001) who saved his team from a defeat with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Jonathan Boucaud (187-1995) contributed with 19 points and 7 assists for the winners. Five Besancon players scored in double figures. Valentin Bigote (196-1992) answered with 30 points and Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for STB Le Havre. Besancon maintains eighth place with 11-10 record, which they share with Rueil. STB Le Havre at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besancon will play against Pontoise (#11) in Cergy in the next round. STB Le Havre will play on the road against SO Maritime Boulogne (#12) in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Besancon: S.Kanoute 23+8reb+2ast, J.Boucaud 19+1reb+7ast, M.Riley 12+11reb+2ast, A.Elechi 11+3reb+1ast, F.Prenom 11+3reb+2ast, H.Sydney 6+5reb
Le Havre: V.Bigote 30+1reb+3ast, F.Thomas 20+6reb+1ast, S.Barro 18+11reb+1ast, S.N'Dir 6+3ast, D.Nseke Ebele 5+6reb+3ast, A.Da Silva 5+2reb+4astgschID: 1006864
Rouen - Boulogne 90-73
There was no surprise when 12th ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (6-15) was defeated on the road by first ranked SPO Rouen (17-4) 90-73 on Tuesday. SPO Rouen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Moroccan forward Karim Gourari (203-1989) stepped up and scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and point guard William Mensah (175-1995) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Mahes Montout (185-2000) scored 22 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five SPO Rouen and four SO Maritime Boulogne players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SPO Rouen have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-4 record. Loser SO Maritime Boulogne keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Berck. SPO Rouen will meet Feurs CTC (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against the league's second-placed STB Le Havre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rouen: K.Gourari 14+9reb+3ast, W.Mensah 13+1reb+5ast, C.Matheo 12+2reb+1ast, B.Injai 10+3reb+1ast, A.Cumberbatch 10+6reb+2ast, T.Prost 9+2ast
Boulogne: M.Mahes 22+2reb+4ast, L.Nikolic 20+9reb+2ast, N.Martin 11+2reb+1ast, W.Davis 11+1reb+6ast, P.Truffert 4+3reb, V.Meite 3+1rebgschID: 1006865
Hyeres-Toulon - Lyon 65-85
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Lyon (9-12) smashed on the road 14th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-18) 85-65 on Tuesday. Lyon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hyeres-Toulon's 20. Lyon forced 21 Hyeres-Toulon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) chipped in 18 points. Four Lyon players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Oumarou Baradji (202-1989) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Junior Ouattara (191-2000) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Lyon moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Feurs CTC. Hyeres-Toulon lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Pole France. Lyon will meet at home higher ranked SOPCC (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Mulhouse (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lyon: P.Romain 18+2reb+3ast, D.Gana 15+4reb+3ast, T.Bazille 13+2reb+1ast, A.Levarity 12+14reb+2ast, T.Dioumassi 9+2reb+2ast, S.Plaucoste 8+3reb+4ast
Hyeres-Toulon: O.Baradji 16+5reb+1ast, J.Ouattara 11+7reb+2ast, D.Conde 11+2reb+3ast, R.Wilson 9+3reb+2ast, M.Staniulis 7+4reb+7ast, J.Camille 7+3rebgschID: 1006852
Pont-de-Cheruy - Feurs CTC 83-79
Rather expected game in Pont de Cheruy where 9th ranked Feurs CTC (9-12) was defeated by seventh ranked SOPCC (12-9) 83-79 on Tuesday. Point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and DR Congolese Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) with 25 points and Cameroonian power forward Franck Yangue (205-1990, agency: Inception Sports) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four SOPCC and five Feurs CTC players scored in double figures. SOPCC moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Feurs CTC keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Lyon. SOPCC will meet Lyon (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Feurs CTC will play against the league's leader SPO Rouen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pont-de-Cheruy: B.Coudray 16+6reb+4ast, M.Yasmin 14+5reb+1ast, L.Chelle 13+1reb+5ast, J.Eyoum 12+4reb+1ast, I.Cadiau 9+6reb+5ast, N.Maydden 7+5reb
Feurs CTC: I.Haidara 25+4reb+3ast, F.Yangue 13+6reb+2ast, H.Comby 11+3reb+1ast, C.Gurgey 10+1reb+3ast, J.Zero 10+4reb+1ast, H.Yanis 4+1reb+3astgschID: 1006853
Kaysersberg - Mulhouse 75-93
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Mulhouse (14-7) beat on the road 13th ranked Kaysersberg (4-17) 93-75 on Tuesday. Mulhouse dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kaysersberg's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Yannis Mendy (203-1996, college: RMU, agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Spanish center Victor Serrano (210-1989) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American point guard Aaron Anderson (178-1991, college: N.Dakota) with 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Boukhary Cissoko (198-2000) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mulhouse moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Kaysersberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Mulhouse will meet Hyeres-Toulon (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kaysersberg will play against Andrezieux and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: V.Serrano 19+6reb+1ast, A.Falzon 18+2reb, Y.Mendy 14+12reb+3ast, F.Pouaveyoun 14+6reb, T.Dary-Sagnes 10+2reb+2ast, A.Dudit 7+1reb+3ast
Kaysersberg: B.Cissoko 14+3reb+2ast, A.Anderson 14+2reb+5ast, G.Bengaber 12+2ast, K.Sow 10+5reb, Y.Solle 9+6reb+2ast, K.Walter 8+3rebgschID: 1006854
Cergy-Pontoise - Caen 82-74
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Caen (14-7) against eleventh ranked Pontoise (8-13) on Tuesday night. Visiting Caen was defeated by Pontoise in a tough game in Cergy 74-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caen. It was a great shooting night for Pontoise especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) stepped up and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American point guard Darhius Nunn (175-1998, college: PBA) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Four Pontoise players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Bryson Pope (199-1990, college: Kent St.) scored 18 points. Caen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pontoise moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes. Loser Caen dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pontoise will meet higher ranked Besancon (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caen will play against Orchesien BC (#4) in Orchies and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cergy-Pontoise: H.Thomas 21+3reb, J.Randriamananjara 20+5reb+5ast, D.Nunn 16+3reb+5ast, A.Thimon 11+3reb+5ast, K.Francois 5+4reb+2ast, L.Gendrey 5
Caen: J.Awich 18+8reb+2ast, B.Pope 18+3reb+2ast, T.Marshall 10+4reb, Y.Smock 6+1reb, R.El Amrani 5+1reb+4ast, V.Lucas 5+3reb+1astgschID: 1006855
Andrezieux - Orchies 89-82
There was an upset when 3rd placed Orchesien BC (14-7) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Andrezieux (12-9) 89-82 on Tuesday. Andrezieux dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Orchesien BC's 32 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Andrezieux looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Senegalese forward Pape Diop (202-1996, college: Cape Breton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Hugo Dumortier (196-1993) chipped in 26 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). The best for the losing side was American power forward Joe Burton (203-1990, college: Oregon St., agency: GoEmpire Group) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Lithuanian Augustinas Venckus (190-1997) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Andrezieux moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Orchesien BC dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Andrezieux will meet at home Kaysersberg (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Orchesien BC will play against Caen (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andrezieux: H.Dumortier 26+2reb+2ast, P.Diop 22+10reb+1ast, J.Burrows 12+6reb+3ast, M.Diarra 10+5reb+2ast, L.Weber 7+1reb+6ast, T.Bouteille 5+3reb
Orchies: J.Burton 16+12reb+2ast, A.Venckus 14+3reb+4ast, M.Benhamed 13+6reb+1ast, A.Rigaux 12+4reb+4ast, G.Duro 10+1reb, H.Romain 8+2reb+5astgschID: 1006856
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