In a very tight and tense match, Basket Landes came to win against the Flemings of Kangoeroes Mechelen (76-71), during the 5th day of Euroleague, this Thursday. Thanks to this success, they pocket their first victory of the season in European competition.
Feverish in defense, the Landaises were abused for a long time by the overexcited Belgians in the first quarter (22-15). But led by a Céline Dumerc of the great days (13 points and 5 rebounds), the players of Julie Barennes quickly remobilized in this meeting. More aggressive, the French managed to pick up the score and above all, they made the locals doubt. However, their lack of throwing efficiency kept the Malinoises in the game. Before the break, the two teams were tied (37-37).
Upon returning from the locker room, the champions of the Coupe de France immediately took matters into their own hands. More solid in defense, they took advantage of the faults committed by their opponent to widen a small gap in the third quarter (56-53). But this lead did not allow Regan Magarity (15 points and 6 rebounds) and her teammates to breathe, since they were still under threat and within reach of the Belgians. But the Landaises outdid themselves to win their first victory on the European stage.
On the Belgian side, Ziomara Morrison was the most effective player with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Thanks to their victory, Basket Landes is seventh in Group B on equal points with Mechelen.
