Ligue 2. With character, USBD Alençon overthrows Saint-Amand and bounces back in the North

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In another round ball sport, a meeting between two poorly ranked teams and in search of points is often referred to as six-point game.

Traveling in the North, Saint-Amand-les-EauxSaturday November 23, 2024, the Conquerantes of Alençon (Orne) won “an important meeting for maintenance” by winning by three small units (67-64). Sufficient and reassuring.

Alençon chased the score

In the spa town, faced with “a team which has been on a different dynamic for two weeks, with a change of coach which has already brought”, and during a meeting “in various scenarios”, the teammates of Cassandra Clothed showed “character” to win.

A you characterit took a good dose because the Ornaises felt the breath of the ball of a new defeat tickle the base of their necks.

“They thought they had done the hardest part”

After a start which “was not good” but which was quickly erased (10-5, 4^e then 20-22, 10^e), the Normans, who showed clumsiness by missing a few easy baskets and committing some errorssaw their hosts take off (56-34, 28^e).

A tipping point for them.

Our opponents thought they had done the hardest part and put our heads under water, but we reacted.

By rediscovering what makes up their DNA, defense, and managing to nourish Ashunae Durantbrilliant in the North (21 points with 70% shooting success), they remained in contact to offer themselves a decisive last quarter (58-53, 30^e).

A success “that feels good”

Still in the same line, they managed to pass in front on a shot beyond the magic arc of Lisa Cluzeau (63-64, 38^e). “It did us good psychologically. »

Seconds later, it was Captain Cassandra Dressed to confirm the success of USBDA. She also on a winning shot (63-67, 39^e).

The Alençonnaises thus validate their third victory of the seasonacquired through a hard struggle of course, but “which feels good”.

The right attitude

A success that also reveals the state of mind of this team.

“It’s a collective victory where each player made their contribution in their own way,” continued the tactician.

We showed that we had character and that we were capable of bouncing back.

The coach especially remembers the attitude of his players. “The girls knew how to take responsibility and took responsibility. This bodes well for the future. »

What follows is the reception of the Pôle France Basket to continue and sign a second success in a row. If that were the case, it would be a first this season.

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