The Béliers de Kemper secured their fourth Elite 2 victory on Saturday, October 24, 2026, defeating Fos-sur-Mer 72-50 at home. The Quimper side overcame the absence of starting point guard Phil Russell through relentless defensive pressure that eventually produced the lowest score allowed to any team in the championship this season.
Fos-sur-Mer managed only 50 points across the 40 minutes, a figure that eclipsed Châlons-Reims’ previous low of 55 points from the second matchday. The defensive clamps dropped hardest in the third quarter, where the visitors were restricted to just eight points as Quimper pulled away to a 52-32 lead.
Missing Playmaker Forces Defensive Adjustment
Before tip-off, Caen Maville reported a significant blow for the hosts as American point guard Phil Russell was ruled out of the squad as a precautionary measure due to an unspecified injury. Forced to rearrange their backcourt, the Béliers relied instead on an aggressive defensive identity preached by head coach Philippe Da Silva.
Dans la construction de l’équipe, j’aime avoir des joueurs capables d’amener de l’agressivité, de l’intensité,
Da Silva said after the final whistle, as noted by the source. That intensity filled the void left by Russell, stifling the Provençal offense from the opening minutes.
While the first half remained relatively close—with Quimper leading 16-14 after the first quarter and 15-10 in the second—the third quarter became a defensive procession. The 21-8 frame broke the game open and neutralized any tactical adjustments the visitors attempted.
Balanced Scoring Outweighs Individual Resistance
While Fos-sur-Mer relied almost exclusively on Raijon Kelly, who finished as the game’s top scorer with 18 points, Quimper distributed their offensive load across multiple contributors. Daniel Oladapo led the home side inside the paint with 12 points, while Cameron Valcy and Victor Diallo each added 11 points.
The fourth quarter ended in a 20-18 split that did little to alter the outcome, sealing the 22-point margin. The victory keeps Quimper rolling through the early stages of the Elite 2 campaign following their midweek success in Caen.
Upcoming Test in Orléans
With four straight wins now on their ledger, the Béliers face a much stiffer test next week. The source confirms that Quimper travels to face Orléans in their next fixture, where their newly established defensive foundation will face a challenging road environment.
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