Cholet Basket lost 65-69 to Spartak Subotica in a tight BCL clash, marking their first European defeat of the season.
Cholet loses close game to Subotica
Cholet Basket lost a tight game to Spartak Subotica in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) with a final score of 65-69. The loss comes after two straight defeats in the league, increasing uncertainty about the group's top standings.Defensive battle limits scoring
Both teams played strong defense throughout the match, with Subotica's defense holding Cholet to just 36% shooting from two-point range. This limited scoring opportunities and made the game particularly challenging for Cholet.Cholet's guards struggle, others step up
Cholet's young guards, Aaron Towo-Nansi and Amadou Fall, had difficulty finding their usual rhythm, scoring 12 points and -4 in evaluation respectively. However, Malcolm Cazalon scored 14 points and Lynn Kidd added 15 points to help keep the team competitive.Subotica dominates in the third quarter
Spartak Subotica, led by Alen Omic who scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, took control in the third quarter by scoring 26 points. This strong performance helped them maintain their lead and secure the victory.Cholet's first European loss
The defeat marks Cholet's first loss in European competition this season, bringing their record to 2-1. They now share the same record as Subotica and Hapoel Holon. Cholet's next European game will be in two weeks at Subotica's home court.