After three weeks without competition, ALBA made a successful comeback by winning 73-58 against Gaillac, undefeated until now. In front of a loyal audience, the Albacians did not miss their meeting, quickly taking control of the match from the first half. The team's dynamic made it possible to widen a significant gap from the first quarter, although the Gaillacois did not give up. With courage, the latter tried to reduce the distance, even managing to come back to less than ten points at the start of the fourth quarter, despite a rapid injury to one of their executives and a high number of personal fouls.
The ALBA, for its part, was able to count on the inspiring return of its emblematic captain, Terry Berdin, who gave additional energy to the team. On the offensive side, young Luka Imart once again stood out, scoring 16 points and confirming his good progress. His impact, coupled with strong collective defense, allowed ALBA to repel each comeback attempt by the visitors and secure an important victory.
This success allows the Albacians to take first place in the group, ahead of Gaillac thanks to a particularly favorable goal average. They now dominate the ranking ahead of Olemps and Castres, tied for third place. Their next match will take them to the field of Albi 2, the red lantern which has still not won a single victory this season. Enough to approach this next meeting calmly, with the objective of consolidating their position as leader.
