Landerneau BB secured its first victory of the Ligue Féminine de Basket (LFB) season on Saturday, defeating Villeneuve-d’Ascq 76–59. Following opening losses to Bourges and Angers, the squad produced a dominant performance to move off the bottom of the standings, as reported by Le Télégramme. The Finistère-based team finally unlocked their account after two frustrating defeats, having previously fallen 81–67 to Bourges and 57–66 to Angers.
Harmoni Turner leads offensive surge
The win was anchored by a standout display from Harmoni Turner, who recorded 29 points. Landerneau established control early, utilizing a high-efficiency first half to dictate the tempo. A pivotal 17–0 run during the second quarter shifted the momentum decisively in favor of the visitors, extending their lead from 26–25 to 43–25 by the 17th minute. According to Le Télégramme, the team’s ability to find success both in the paint and from behind the three-point arc was central to their offensive rhythm throughout the contest. Landerneau’s dominance in the paint was a notable feature of their most complete match of the season so far, with solid contributions from the bench providing successful rotations.
Villeneuve-d’Ascq struggles to respond
Despite efforts from the home side, Villeneuve-d’Ascq could not bridge the gap established by Landerneau’s mid-game surge. Kostowicz led the scoring for the “Guerrières” with 13 points, followed by Jespersen with 12 and Milapie with 11. Other scorers for the hosts included Ngo Ndjock (9), Colas (6), Trasi (4), Cissé (3), and Kouadio (1). The match was officiated by MM. Venance, Cartigny, and Diquelou.
Tactical adjustments ahead of EuroCup
For Landerneau coach Wani Muganguzi, the victory provides a necessary morale boost as the club prepares for a demanding schedule. With matches now slated to occur nearly every three days, the team is set to debut in the EuroCup next Wednesday in Poland.
Landerneau outpaces home side before 1,700 fans
The contest, played before an estimated crowd of 1,700, saw Landerneau consistently outpace the home side across the quarters.
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