The dynamics of the two Vendée teams have been very different since the start of the season. If Luçon/Sainte-Gemme finds itself on the podium of its N3 championship, the Montaigu players occupy last place in their N2 championship. Deprived of injured Marie-Françoise and Auriol, coach Paul Ravon had to review his tactical plan with the entry into office of leaders Leclair and Téham-Téham: “We had to readjust a little and put new things in place. The goal was to find victory and smile again. »
Logic was respected in this third round of the Coupe de France Trophy. After quickly increasing their handicap by 7 points (12-12, 3'), the Montaigu players are guilty of many mistakes which will allow Luçon/Sainte-Gemme to resist, or even to equalize. The small difference in points will always be to the advantage of the residents of N2 until Fernandez's three-point basket which will equalize (48-48, 17'). But Montaigu's reaction was immediate (61-52, 20').
Ravon: “This match proves that we have our place in N2”
Upon returning from the locker room, Timothé Dussart's players felt the difference in intensity: “It’s rare to be able to play against a N2. It allows us to gauge ourselves and our capacity. But the game is faster and more physical. Despite everything, I am very happy with my guys with a special mention for my bench players who did very good things. It's good preparation. »
Better in legs, the local players combined the three-point shots with Brachet (30 points) author of a good performance. The Luçonnais Barthélémy and his partners will never abdicate but will logically bow (103-83). Paul Ravon will conclude: “I hope this will start a new dynamic. We had more pressure and so everything was not perfect. But this match proves that we have our place in N2. »
MONTAIGU – LUÇON/SAINTE-GEMME: 103-83 (30-26, 31-26, 12-10, 30-21)
MONTAIGU: Téham Téham 12, Beommensath 3, Leclair 16, Ratinet 3, Bourasseau 6, Brachet 30, Jolbit 11, Lamarre 10, Tshunza 12.
Coach : Paul Ravon.
LUÇON/ST-GEMME: Boisliveau, Rouet 6, Bernier 6, Férré 16, Blond 3, Fernandez 20, Wright 11, Moncomble, Bounolleau 3, Raffi 8, Barthélémy 3.
Coach : Timothé Dussart.
