French teams had a mixed day in EuroLeague Women's group stage, with two wins and one loss as Flammes Carolo and Bourges Basket shined.
French teams mixed results
French teams had a mixed performance in the second day of EuroLeague Women's group stage matches, achieving a 2-1 record across the three games played. Flammes Carolo secures strong win
Flammes Carolo of Charleville-Mézières defeated Valence 63-77 in a significant victory. The team, led by Coline Franchelin (16 points, 9 assists) and Noémie Brochant (17 points), displayed strong defensive play and effective fast breaks. They shot over 40% from three-point range, confirming their strong start to the European campaign with a 4-0 record including the qualifying round. Bourges Basket overcomes deficit
Bourges Basket secured a 79-74 victory over Emlak Konut despite missing several key players. The team was led by Marie-Paule Dally (22 points) and Inès Pitarch-Granel (15 points). Bourges managed to overcome a 36-42 deficit in the first quarter by outscoring their opponents 43-32 in the second quarter. The team remains undefeated in all competitions this season with a 3-0 record. Basket Landes extends losing streak
In contrast, Basket Landes suffered a 67-73 loss to Kibirkstis Vilnius, extending their losing streak to two matches. The team, which reached the Final 6 last season, struggled against Vilnius, despite the return of Marine Fauthoux from the United States. Zoé Wadoux, a French player for Vilnius, scored only 6 points on 2-of-8 shooting. Basket Landes will face Athinaïkos next week in hopes of turning their season around.