The Limoges CSP basketball team began their Betclic ELITE season with a strong home win at Beaublanc, defeating Saint-Quentin 92-75 in their opening match of the season. This victory followed a loss to Chalon-sur-Saône a week earlier, where Limoges struggled in the third quarter. Coach Arnaud Tessier praised the team’s effort but pointed out that they could have maintained better control in the final moments of the game. He highlighted the need for greater consistency and the ability to manage difficult stretches more effectively. Saint-Quentin's coach, Raphaël Pascual, pointed out that his team faced significant challenges on offense and made costly turnovers that allowed Limoges to take control. He noted that a poor performance in the final moments of the first half had a psychological impact on his players, leading to an eight-point deficit at halftime. This contrasted with their previous win against Bourg-en-Bresse, where Saint-Quentin had managed to recover after halftime. Limoges CSP now faces two challenging away games in the coming weeks. The first will be in the Coupe de France against Toulouse on October 6, followed by a Betclic ELITE match against Dijon on October 9. These games will test the team’s ability to maintain intensity and focus throughout the match, areas coach Tessier aims to strengthen. The upcoming fixtures are crucial for Limoges as they look to build on their strong start and establish a solid foundation for the season.