Chalon-sur-Saône secured a dominant 106-79 victory over SIG Strasbourg at Le Colisée, extending their winning streak to three matches in the Betclic Elite. Led by 16 points from Damian Dunn, the hosts established control early with a 28-13 opening quarter and never relinquished their advantage in front of 5,000 spectators.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone at Le Colisée
The fixture at Le Colisée saw Elan Chalon overwhelm a depleted Strasbourg side operating with an eight-man professional rotation. Chalon opened with an 11-2 run that quickly unhinged the visitors’ defensive structure. By halftime, the Bourguignon club held a 50-39 lead, fueled by efficient inside scoring from Carl Ponsar, who contributed 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting from two-point range, and Grant Golden, who added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Strasbourg attempted multiple rallies, notably through Jaylen Hands—who poured in 19 points, including 11 during the second quarter—and a 10-0 run in the final period featuring contributions from Justin McKoy and Tymu Chenery. However, Mathéo Leray answered each push. Fresh off his first call-up to the French national team, Leray orchestrated the offense with 13 points and 5 assists, while Chalon ultimately pushed their margin as high as 27 points before sealing the 106-79 final score.
Le Mans Matches the Pace in Boulazac
While Chalon defended home court, Le Mans Sarthe Basket mirrored their momentum on the road, defeating Boulazac 97-72. The victory marked a third success for the Sarthois squad, lifting them alongside Chalon near the upper tier of the standings.
Bourg and Nanterre Win Betclic Elite Matches
Elsewhere in the Betclic Elite fifth round, JL Bourg bounced back from an European outing to defeat league-anchored Gravelines-Dunkerque 89-81. Frédéric Fauthoux’s side overcame a five-point halftime deficit, leaning on Jaren Lewis—who registered 22 points and 12 rebounds—to secure the decision in the closing minutes. The result lifts Bourg to eighth place, while BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque remains at the bottom of the table with five consecutive defeats.
