Elan Béarnais Pau-Lacq easily won against Poitiers (86-71) after the victory, more difficult (73-69), of Limoges against Boulazac.
An offensive recital in the first half
Serious and applied from the start of the match, Eric Bartecheky’s players quickly took the measure of their evening opponents. Largely in the lead after ten minutes of very successful play (23-14), Elan Béarnais relied on a very fast transition game to distance from Poitevins in cruel lack of success under the circle.
Spurred on by the trio Justin Bibbins (16 points) – Gregor Hrovat (13 points) – Vitalis Chikoko (12 points), the Pau gave a real offensive demonstration in the first period. Eric Bartecheky’s players did not release the pressure in this first and the offensive festival continued. At halftime, Elan Béarnais largely led this meeting (53-32, 20th). Upon returning from the locker room, Poitiers returned with much better intentions. More skillful and more aggressive in defense, the Poitevins returned to the score (56-40, 23rd), forcing Eric Bartecheky to stop the game to remobilize his troops. The Béarnais have given a boost in this third quarter time. In a last quarter time controlled, Elan Béarnais controlled the meeting to win widely (86-71).
The Cercle Saint-Pierre is doing it against Boulazac
After the small final between Poitiers and Boulazac (from 2 p.m.), the Palois will face Limoges CSP this Sunday at 5 p.m. for the first clasico before the start of the regular season. Massimo Cancellieri’s team struggled to defeat Boulazac (73-69). “We expected it, it was a very difficult game, admitted the Italian coach. We had a few small injuries and we couldn’t take everyone. But we can’t complain, we won the match. “It remains to be seen whether the Cerclistes will be able to resist the Béarnais this Sunday.
— Limoges CSP (@limogescsp) September 4, 2021
