For their recovery match in Betclic Elite, Pau-Lacq-Orthez and Strasbourg fought a real battle. At the end of a very close match, the first formation mentioned finally won (83-80), this Friday.
Seventh last season, the Alsatians took the lead directly, posting a lead of more than 13 points (14-27) at the end of the first quarter. But the Palois had not said their last word in this match. After a few adjustments, Eric Bartecheky’s men chained the baskets and surprised their opponent by reversing the course of the game. Thanks to a very great Giovan Oniangue (18 points), but also Michael Stockton (17 points), Pau led at halftime (44-41).
The Strasbourgeois tried several times to pick up the score, but performing on the rebound, the Béarnais kept a slight lead in the third quarter (64-57). Despite a comeback from the Alsatians, thanks in particular to a good run from Marcus Keene (18 points) at the end of the game, Elan Béarnais ended the game with a final basket from Giovan Oniangue (83-80).
The GIS will go to Dijon next Tuesday to relaunch, while Pau will find Boulogne-Levallois.