New defeat against Pau

With two victories on their last five games, including that of extension acquired against Poitiers on January 17, Caen BC had A major challenge to be taken up This Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Palais des Sports Caen la Mer (Calvados).

Faced with a team from Pau in great shape, benefiting in addition from the return of injury from his American Christopher Ledlum, best pro B marker, CBC played big Faced with a direct competitor in the ranking. Unfortunately, the efforts of Stéphane Eberlin's men were not sufficient to leave with the victory (64-98).

An atmosphere worthy of the playoffs

Despite the absences of Malela Mutuale and Radshad Davis on injury, Caen BC players started the game very well. Sou The ovations of the Caennais public From the Palais des Sports, fully aware of the importance of its role in this crucial duel in the face of a direct competitor. Kentian Facey et Kevin Koné made their physical power speak in the racket, but the speed of the leader Palois Micah Speight and his 8 points marked allowed Pau to turn in mind at the end of the first quarter (22-28, 10′).

Pierre Hannequin, back from injury and perfect Njiba showed all Their external address at three points to restart the CBC in the start of the second quarter. But that did not intimidate the players of Pau who have gone out, forcing Stéphane Eberlin to take a time-off to break the Paloise dynamic (29-39, 14 ′). A time returned to the score, the Caennais finally left their evening opponent, under the leadership of the 23 points of Ledlum, conclude the first half with 9 points ahead (40-49, 20′).

The Caennais stayed in the locker room

While we expected a Handle of pride from Stéphane Eberlin's men on the return from the parquet floors, It was nothing. The Caennais lacked success without succeeding in slowing down the Palois. The frustration gained the players of the Caen BC who, with 9 mistakes committed In the third quarter alone, received a terrible 23-12, offering Pau a comfortable mattress in advance (52-75, 30 ′).

The last quarter was a formality for the men of Michaël Hay. Upgraded in all areasthe Caennais could not face Pau and bowed on the heavy score of 64 at 98. This defeat does not help the Caennais, divel 8th in the classification and who see their direct opponents get closer to qualifying in Pro B play-offs, before the trip against Boulazac leader on February 1, 2025.

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