Saint-Quentin's strong start

Saint-Quentin, a team from the Betclic ÉLITE league, aimed to build on their recent win against Bourg-en-Bresse by hosting Le Mans. However, Le Mans had struggled this season, with only one victory in overtime and three straight losses.

Early dominance by Saint-Quentin

Saint-Quentin quickly took control of the game, leading 29-10 after just seven minutes. Their strong performance included only three missed shots and a celebratory moment for Axel Toupane, who had just started the season.

Le Mans fights back

Despite the early deficit, Le Mans fought back, reducing the gap to nine points by the end of the first quarter and taking the lead in the second half. Jordan King played a key role, scoring 19 points and making two crucial three-pointers.

Le Mans takes control

Supported by Moses Wood and Lucas Dufeal, Le Mans regained control of the game. They even seemed on track for an upset after trailing by 19 points, showing resilience and teamwork throughout the match.

Saint-Quentin's late push

Saint-Quentin made a late effort to close the gap, getting within three points in the final moments. However, they were unable to overcome Le Mans, who won the game 87-98, marking a second consecutive loss for Saint-Quentin.

Upcoming matches for both teams

Le Mans will face Rostock in the EuroCup on Wednesday before their next Betclic ÉLITE game against JL Bourg. Saint-Quentin, meanwhile, will look to find consistency in their upcoming match against Élan Béarnais, a promoted team still in the race for success.