Trégueux Langueux suffered an 87-68 defeat against Smash Vendée Sud Loire in Nationale Féminine 2 basketball, falling behind after a decisive second-quarter surge from the visitors, Ouest-France reported.
The Second-Quarter Deficit at Trégueux
The hosts opened with strong perimeter shooting to take an early 26-18 lead after the first ten minutes. That momentum vanished when Smash Vendée Sud Loire raised its defensive intensity in the second quarter. Trégueux Langueux failed to score for a five-minute stretch, conceding a 30-6 run in the period that pushed the halftime score to 52-32 in favor of the visitors.
Sur le deuxième quart-temps, on a subi l’orage,
said Léa Sionneau, one of the veteran players for Trégueux Langueux, noting that she could not recall facing an opponent of that caliber during her career. She added that her team lacked the necessary physical weapons, particularly in the interior game, to match the visitors’ speed.
Physical Disparity and Tactical Struggles
Smash Vendée Sud Loire maintained control through the third quarter, extending the margin to 68-46 by the 30-minute mark as the local shooters grew increasingly hurried under defensive pressure. While Trégueux Langueux mounted a late offensive push in the final ten minutes, outscoring their opponents 22-19 in the fourth quarter, the deficit proved too large to erase.
Head coach Nicolas Delaplace conceded that the better team won the fixture. On est tombé sur une équipe qui, sur le plan physique, était au-dessus de nous,
Delaplace said, pointing out that physical superiority and rebounding deficiencies left his squad exposed once their outside shooting cooled down.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring Breakdown
The final box score reflected the contrasting fortunes of the two halves:
- First Quarter: Trégueux Langueux 26, Smash Vendée Sud Loire 18
- Second Quarter: Trégueux Langueux 6, Smash Vendée Sud Loire 30
- Third Quarter: Trégueux Langueux 14, Smash Vendée Sud Loire 20
- Fourth Quarter: Trégueux Langueux 22, Smash Vendée Sud Loire 19
- Final Score: Trégueux Langueux 68, Smash Vendée Sud Loire 87
Upcoming Fixture Against AS Saint-Rogatien Nantes
Following the home defeat, Trégueux Langueux must prepare for another difficult test in the league. Léa Sionneau confirmed that the squad faces an immediate challenge next Saturday against AS Saint-Rogatien Nantes, another prominent contender in the Nationale Féminine 2 division.
