Dover climbs to second place after success against Coquelles

After its defeat last week in its lair (57-72 against Calais), the Douvrises were keen to redeem themselves for this second consecutive home match. Against Coquelles, the start of the match escaped them, allowing the Northerners to quickly take up to nine points in advance. Enough to force Thomas Léger to take a time out (2-11, 3′). Then Youri Kamdem took charge. Boosted to three points, it allowed Dover to be only one unit behind at the end of the first act (18-19), thus scoring 15 of its team’s 18 points.

“A successful match”

It was neck and neck, with each team going basket for basket. To Couvelard’s winning shot for Coquelles, Sahun responded. Then, a few minutes before the end, the Guelle-Sene duo distinguished themselves in the racket. Dover found a second wind and widened the gap. Ideal before the break (42-35, 20′).

Returning from the locker room, the Douvrises let their defense do the talking. Coquelles could show up, nothing passed, nothing came in. A 14-0 later and a winning shot from Madelaine, Dover definitely took the lead (61-40, 30′). Impossible for Coquelles to get up, especially since Madelaine added a three-point layer. Dover could celebrate its victory with its kop (75-53, 40′).

“We really play on restraint at the start of the match, confided Thomas Léger, the coach. All the girls took responsibility. After our defeat last weekend, it was a difficult week but tonight they gave their best. It was a successful match. » With this victory, Dover moved to the second step of the podium, just behind the Nantes ogre.