Unusual results in French Women's Cup quarterfinals

The French Women's Cup quarterfinals in the La Boulangère Wonderligue brought unexpected outcomes, with ASVEL Féminin narrowly defeating the undefeated LF2 leader Monaco and Toulouse overcoming Feytiat. Two matches between LF2 teams also saw surprises, with Trith-Saint-Léger and Pays Voironnais advancing.

Monaco's strong defense challenges ASVEL

Monaco entered the match as the dominant team in LF2, with five consecutive championship wins. ASVEL Féminin initially led by 11 points in the first half, thanks to strong three-point shooting and active defense. However, Monaco's aggressive play disrupted Lyon's ball movement, creating challenges in the second half.

ASVEL overcomes Monaco's pressure

Despite 21 turnovers, ASVEL Féminin managed to win 71-81, with key contributions from Naomie Mbandu and Dominique Johnson. The team's coach acknowledged the difficulty of Monaco's zone press, which led to lost possessions. Julie Tetart, Monaco's dominant center, had a strong all-around game despite limited scoring.

Trith-Saint-Léger secures revenge

Trith-Saint-Léger defeated Mondeville 64-65 after a heavy loss to them in the league just ten days earlier. The team, led by Matthieu Trouvay, took control early and maintained their lead despite a strong second-half comeback by Mondeville. Helena Delaruelle played a crucial role in the final moments.

Pays Voironnais wins rematch

Pays Voironnais defeated Montbrison 62-70 in a rematch of their league encounter. Daniela Dibanzilua led the charge with 20 points, while Inès Nezerwa contributed a double-double. Montbrison made a late push but couldn't overcome Voiron's strong final quarter, which secured their advancement.

Toulouse dominates Feytiat

Toulouse defeated Feytiat 79-92 in a match that wasn't as one-sided as the score suggested. Taya Reimer and Jessica Lindstrom were key for Toulouse, while Feytiat showed resilience, coming back in the second half. The Feytiat coach praised the team's determination after a difficult previous match.