Tournefeuille secured a decisive 68-46 victory over the TMB Espoirs on Saturday, marking their sixth win of the season in the Nationale 2 féminine championship.
The win confirms a successful start to the campaign for Tournefeuille, who now sit in fifth place in the league standings. For the Toulouse Métropole Basket (TMB) youth side, the result highlights a need for greater offensive consistency if they are to secure a third victory this season, according to reporting from La Dépêche du Midi.
The home side established control early, leaving little room for the visitors to settle. Tournefeuille opened with a 12-0 run in the first five and a half minutes, forcing TMB into early turnovers and missed shots. By the end of the first quarter, the hosts held a 20-4 lead, an advantage that proved insurmountable for the remainder of the contest.
While the TMB Espoirs attempted a rally at the start of the second period, a missed layup in transition by Grosbras prevented the gap from narrowing to single digits. Tournefeuille maintained their defensive intensity, heading into halftime with a 36-21 cushion.
Tournefeuille’s victory was built on a collective offensive effort, with six players scoring between five and nine points to support team leader Marin, who finished with 16 points. The team’s defensive structure remained largely effective, though head coach Nestor Mouzourakis noted room for improvement.
“On a fait le job défensivement ce soir, mis à part les dernières minutes sur la zone,” said Mouzourakis, head coach of Tournefeuille, to La Dépêche du Midi. “Offensivement par contre… On n’a pas assez partagé la balle, joué arrêtée, sans rythme.”
For the visitors, Grosbras led the scoring effort with 18 points, including four three-pointers, and the team converted 12 of 14 free throws. However, the slow start and defensive lapses against the Tournefeuille zone proved costly.
“C’est dommage de ne pas entrer dans le match dès l’entre-deux,” said Charlotte Rolland, head coach of the TMB Espoirs, to La Dépêche du Midi. “On n’est pas prêtes à défendre. On a réussi à remonter notre exigence défensive mais on ne peut pas espérer gagner en étant à 20-4 à la fin du premier quart-temps.”
The game was officiated by Victor Hugonnier and Clément Durif before 250 spectators. The final score settled at 68-46, with quarter-by-quarter scoring reflecting Tournefeuille’s consistent pressure:
| Tournefeuille | 20 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 68 |
| TMB Espoirs | 4 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 46 |
Tournefeuille currently holds a three-point lead over the first relegation spot, while the TMB Espoirs look to adjust their performance following a busy week that included a match in Lyon.
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