ALM Évreux Dominates Champagne Basket in 30-Point Road Victory
The ALM Évreux basketball team delivered a stunning performance on the road, defeating Champagne Basket 89-59 on Friday night. The 30-point victory, reported by Paris Normandie, was one of the most significant results of the Elite 2 league’s eighth round, showcasing Évreux’s ability to excel away from home.
Évreux’s victory was part of a trend in the league’s eighth round where visiting teams dominated their hosts. According to LNB.fr, it was “the shock of the evening” as Évreux completely overwhelmed the home team. This win comes after a challenging period for the Normand side, which had struggled to find consistency following a strong start to the season.
Champagne Basket’s Streak Halted
For Champagne Basket, the defeat ended a run of three consecutive victories. L’Hebdo du Vendredi reported that the team, led by coach Éric Bartecheky, had been riding a wave of momentum after a 95-89 win over Levallois on October 30. That victory had solidified their position in the upper echelons of the standings, keeping them within one game of the leader.
L’Hebdo du Vendredi noted that Champagne Basket’s success had been built on a collective effort, with Djordje Milosevic leading the way. Milosevic, averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, had been a cornerstone of their strong start.
Évreux’s Recent Form and Context
ALM Évreux arrived in Reims with a mixed record of four wins and three losses. While their overall record was respectable, their trajectory had been inconsistent. L’Hebdo du Vendredi detailed that after a promising 3-0 start, the team had managed only one more win—an 85-79 victory at La Rochelle—before the heavy loss to Le Havre at home just days prior to this game. The 74-101 defeat to their Normand neighbors was a significant setback, and the large-margin win over Champagne Basket can be seen as a crucial response to that earlier claque.
This latest victory suggests that Évreux, under coach Dinis Amaral, is beginning to recapture the form that marked their early season success. The performance against Châlons-Reims demonstrates that Évreux still possesses the talent to compete at a high level when firing on all cylinders.
League-Wide Trend of Away Wins
LNB.fr reported a “soirée noire pour les équipes à domicile,” with visiting teams prevailing in several key matchups. Vichy won by a single point at Nantes (75-74), while Antibes also secured a one-point victory at Poitiers (91-90). Orléans earned a 95-92 win at Le Havre, and Gries-Souffel narrowly defeated Caen at home (87-85).
The night’s other significant away victory saw Aix-Maurienne dominate Hyères-Toulon with an 81-95 win.
What’s Next for Both Teams
L’Hebdo du Vendredi had previously set the stage for this game, noting that the team was aiming for a “passe de quatre”—a fourth win—to further solidify their position in the top tier of the standings.
Évreux Defeats Champagne Basket
- What was the final score of the Évreux vs. Champagne Basket game?
- ALM Évreux defeated Champagne Basket 89-59.
- How does this victory impact Champagne Basket’s recent streak?
- The loss ended Champagne Basket’s three-game winning streak.
- What was the significance of Évreux’s win in the context of their season?
- The win came after a heavy defeat to Le Havre and demonstrated Évreux’s ability to respond with a dominant performance against a top contender.
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