In a recent Betclic ELITE basketball match, SLUC Nancy faced a crushing defeat against Élan Chalon, losing by 41 points. The game ended with a final score of 108-67 in favor of Élan Chalon, marking one of the worst losses in Nancy's first division history. The team managed to hold out for the first ten minutes, but they were ultimately overwhelmed, suffering their third consecutive loss. This loss narrowly avoided becoming the worst in their history, which would have been a 42-point deficit, a record they previously achieved twice. The game began with a relatively balanced performance, with Nancy scoring 28 points in the first quarter compared to Élan Chalon's 24. However, this equilibrium was short-lived. By the 12th minute, Élan Chalon had established a significant lead, scoring over ten points in less than a minute. At halftime, Élan Chalon led 57-42. Mathéo Leray, a young point guard for Élan Chalon, stood out in the first half, contributing 14 points, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play. In the second half, Élan Chalon continued to dominate, scoring 51 points. Carl Ponsar was particularly effective from long range, hitting 4-of-6 three-point shots for 15 points, while Grant Golden was dominant inside the paint, scoring 20 points. At one point, Élan Chalon extended their lead to 45 points. Carlos Marshall Jr. tried to rally Nancy with 14 points, but the team was further hindered by injuries to Michael Weathers and Isaiah Cozart, which affected their performance. Nancy remains winless in the season and now faces a crucial upcoming match against Cholet Basket, a team currently on a three-game winning streak in all competitions. The team will need to recover quickly and find a way to turn their fortunes around in the next game.