If many elite teams continue to sometimes shy away from the Coupe de France, the latter always remains an opportunity for some to get back on track a little in a gloomy start to the season. This is exactly what SIG Strasbourg and Élan Chalon were able to do this Wednesday, October 16 to conclude the 1/32nd final stage of the competition.
Nancy’s shame, Chalon-sur-Saône reassures itself
“A defeat like that is a bit of a shame”. We can only join Antony Labancalucid in his remarks reported by The Republican Eastafter the debacle received by Nancy in Strasbourg (106-66). Rolled to great lengths with a gap of 40 points at the finish, the SLUC was only a shadow of itself at Rhénus this Wednesday evening. In its lair, the SIG was able to count on a large Malik Fittsauthor of 29 points at 9/15 on shots). If Laurent Vila was satisfied with the face shown by his team, the Catalan technician knows that the 2nd upcoming clash against Nancy, in the championship, will be completely different on Saturday October 19. But the Alsatian club is now better armed, with the return ofEdon Maxhuni.
As concern begins to take hold within the Colisée, Élan Chalon was finally able to offer some clarity at the start of the season. Despite a 14-point handicap at the start against Orchies, Savo Vucevic’s team finally managed to win with a 12-point lead in the North (83-95). With a Lionel Gaudoux almost perfect (18 points at 7/7 on shots and 4/5 on LFs)) and a Jeremiah Hill in triple-double (12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists), the Burgundian club showcased its athletic superiority to sign its first victory of the season in all competitions.
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