Highlights of the Fifth Day of the Pro B Championship: Denain Continues, Saint-Chamond Upsets Champagne Basket

This Friday evening, nine matches were on the program for this fifth day of the Pro B championship. Surprises and confirmations, a look back at the highlights of the evening.

Denain continues, Saint-Chamond overthrows Champagne Basket

In a match that started well, Champagne Basket was surprised at home by Saint-Chamond. Under the leadership of Maël Hamon-Crespin (12 points), SCBVG reversed the situation in the last ten minutes to achieve a precious success (88-83) against the championship finalist, who is sinking into doubt after a very sluggish autumn (1v-4d). For its part, Denain won against Aix-Maurienne. Guided once again by a good Lien Phillip (41st rating, with 35 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists), the Dragons quickly outdistanced their evening opponents (90-86).

Pau recovers

In the other matches of the evening, Fos-sur-Mer unlocked its score by dominating Poitiers (72-78). After eight defeats in a row to open the season, including the Leaders Cup, Rémi Giuitta’s men (machine) won their first victory of the season thanks in particular to the omnipresence of Vincent Vent (22 points and 5 rebounds). Poitiers remains fanny after 5 days of the championship.

At the same time, Élan Béarnais recovered well by defeating JA Vichy at home (96-91). Eric Bartecheky’s men were able to count on a Kendall Anthony very effective (36 points at 11/15) to make the difference, despite the career record ofAssemian Moularé (26 points), and return to success. At the same time, it is the first defeat for the Auvergnats, just like Rouen, the other undefeated co-leader before this 5th day. The RMB was beaten in overtime by Boulazac (88-91), carried by an excellent Hugo Robineau (28 points).

Orléans and La Rochelle co-leaders

That is to say two results which benefit Denain, Orléans and La Rochelle, who all return to the top of the ranking with a record of four victories in five matches. Thanks to a very convincing second half, OLB recovered from its Rouen loss by defeating Alliance Sport Alsace (96-84). At the same time, Stade Rochelais left Nantes quickly overwhelmed with no chance. In a one-sided match, the Rochelais relied on a Tray Buchanan incisive (26 points) to win (97-60).

Lille also won against Évreux (89-77). The northerners rested on Marcus SantosSilva (27 points and 13 rebounds) to move forward and dominate a Norman team in difficulty. Finally, the Antibes Sharks got the better of Angers, signing a second consecutive success (92-77). The teammates of Garlon Green (16 points) clearly won at home against the Angevins who did not last the distance.

The results of the 5th day of Pro B

Poitiers vs FOS on sea : 72-78
Rouen vs Boulazac : 88-91 (a.p.)
Élan Béarnais – JA Vichy: 94-91 Nantes – The Rochelle : 60-97 Gries-Souffel – Orléans : 84-96 Évreux – Lille : 77-89
Champagne Basket – Saint-Chamond : 83-88 Aix-Maurienne – Denain : 86-90
Antibes – Angers : 92-77

by @Dimitri VOITURIN

November 3, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.

This Friday evening, nine matches were on the program for this fifth day of the Pro B championship. Surprises and confirmations, a look back at the highlights of the evening. Denain continues, Saint-Chamond overthrows Champagne Basket In a match which had started well, Champagne Basket made…


2023-11-03 22:01:05
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