Christmas already had a more pleasant flavor after the victory in Caen. New Year's Eve will be festive after the logical success acquired this Friday in Châlons against Nantes, direct opponent for maintenance. On the occasion of the 18th day of Pro B, the Champagne Basket players concluded the year 2024 with a second consecutive success. A 6th saving victory given the team's chaotic first part of the season. Above all, it was acquired at the price of a performance that gave hope for the second part of the season. With a good start to the match which already left the Nantes team at a distance, the Marne basketball players certainly suffered but were able to resist to leave their opponent of the evening with two victories in the standings. A success validated, once again thanks to an interior sector reinvigorated by the work of the returning Kevin Samuel, author of a double-double (16pts, 10 rebounds). A profitable return from the Antigua and Barbuda player who frees his teammates. Javon Masters, a good gunner, often found the target, while Mattéo Legat also seemed inspired this Friday. With a secure racket (46 rebounds to 27), Champagne Basket could afford some wanderings. Once time returned, Nantes could not go the distance in the final quarter. Enough to look at the relegation zone with a little more distance. Vincent Demestre's protégés now have the right to six days of rest, before returning to action in Antibes in two weeks.
THE MATCH
CHAMPAGNE BASKETBALL 89-78 NANTES
(22-15, 23-26, 17-19, 27-18)
REFEREES : MM Collin, Dubois & RouxNANTES (29/64 on shots, or 45.3%, therefore 4/20 at 3 points, 27 rebounds, 27 assists, 13 lost balls, 24 fouls): Riddley 26, Nze 15, Kanguda 9, Lofberg 9, Marnette 6, Haidara 5 , Poirier 4, Gauthier 2, Mienandi 2, Benitez. Entr. : R. Valin
RESULTS & RANKINGS
NEXT MATCH
???? Antibes
???? Pro B (J19)
???? Saturday January 10, 2025
⌚ 20h30
???? in Antibes
