Faced with 2,600 spectators, Challans awaited, this Wednesday evening, the undisputed leader of this group A of N1M, the Béliers de Kemper. Immediately setting up a fight, the Vendéens upped the ante to take the lead at half-time (34-30, 20′). Without being in a big offensive surge, this match wanted to be played below 70 points. Not giving up anything, even at the start of a work of undermining the Quimperois, who with their homogeneous rotations, knew that time could work in their favor. Opposite, Clément Morel took out his equipment at the three points, scoring baskets which always did good for the Vendée collective (59-48, 30′). The margin was now reduced but nothing was done for Quimper, who at the cost of a series, could reverse the course of the match.
Legend: Second setback of the season for the Kemper Rams, in Challans.
The leader attempted a final comeback in the money-time but the nerves of the Vendéens were of steel this Wednesday evening. Consistent from start to finish, Challans put out a big collective match and it was necessary in any case to bring down the Kemper Rams, author of 15 victories in 16 matches (77-68).
Falling for the second time this season, after its defeat in the derby in Lorient, Kemper’s Rams are entering this winter break, with a strong first quarter led at full speed. The batteries will have to be recharged after the holidays for a first meeting in revenge mode, at the Salle Michel Gloaguen, on January 7, in the derby against CEP Lorient.
