SIG Strasbourg wins close basketball game

The SIG Strasbourg defeated Saint-Quentin 98-94 in a tightly contested basketball match, with Neftali Difuidi scoring 23 points for his new team. The game was marked by back-and-forth scoring and a tense final minutes.

Saint-Quentin led early in the game

Saint-Quentin took control early, leading 33-24 after the first quarter and 52-47 at halftime. However, Strasbourg fought back and tied the game at 73-73 to begin the fourth quarter.

Strasbourg wins the fourth quarter

Strasbourg outscored Saint-Quentin 25-21 in the final quarter to secure the win. Erick Neal missed a potential game-winning shot with eight seconds left, and Sam Alajiki sealed the victory with free throws.

Neftali Difuidi shines in return

Neftali Difuidi, who previously played for Saint-Quentin, was the top scorer for Strasbourg with 23 points. He shot 9 of 14 from the field and had the best plus-minus of the game. His performance included two three-pointers and a strong overall contribution.

Strasbourg's other contributors

Other key players for Strasbourg included Jaylen Hands with 21 points, Justin McKoy with 16, Tymu Chenery with 13, and Ben Gregg with 10. Difuidi had previously played for Saint-Quentin before signing with Strasbourg in July.

Saint-Quentin's top performer

On the other side, Karvel Anderson led Saint-Quentin with 30 points, shooting 9 of 10 from the field. He also had six three-pointers and was the team’s top scorer in terms of evaluation. Ousman Krubally added 19 points, and Erick Neal contributed 14 points and 11 assists.

Strasbourg's recent performance

Strasbourg had struggled earlier in the season, losing 106-79 to Chalon on Saturday. This win marked their first away victory of the season and improved their record to three wins in six games.

Saint-Quentin's losing streak

Saint-Quentin, coached by Raphaël Pascual, extended their losing streak to five games after this defeat. They had previously lost to Dijon 81-91 on Friday and had earlier defeated JL Bourg.

Tensions during and after the game

Janis Gailitis, a player for Strasbourg, criticized the lack of security during the game, stating that he and his team were attacked by fans on their way to the press room. He refused to comment on the game itself, focusing instead on the hostile environment.

Difuidi's response to fan reactions

Neftali Difuidi, who had been booed by Saint-Quentin fans last season, expressed his happiness at defeating his former club. He said he approached the game with a spirit of revenge and thanked the fans who supported him, while acknowledging those who had insulted him.