In a basketball match between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Havre, Boulogne took an early lead, dominating the first quarter with a score of 21-8. This strong start helped them build a significant advantage over Le Havre, a team that struggled offensively during the game. However, Le Havre fought back in the second quarter, scoring 19 points to Boulogne’s 11, cutting the deficit to five points by halftime (32-27). After the break, Boulogne regained control, winning the third quarter 19-16 and extending their lead to eight points with ten minutes left in the game (51-43). The final quarter saw both teams score 14 points each, but Boulogne managed to secure the win with a final score of 65-57. Boulogne’s success came despite poor three-point shooting, making only four out of 21 attempts (19%). They compensated by being efficient near the basket, scoring 32 points in the paint compared to Le Havre’s 22. Boulogne also dominated the rebound, grabbing 47 compared to Le Havre’s 36. Samuel Eyango-Dingo led Boulogne with 11 points and 7 rebounds in just 17 minutes, while Noah Manet added 10 points and Lucas Thevenard contributed 7 points and 10 rebounds. The team’s bench also played a crucial role, adding 30 points to the total. Le Havre’s top scorer was Yannick Nkombou, who managed 14 points, the highest total of the match. Maxime Galin added 11 points, including three three-pointers in five attempts. However, these efforts were not enough to overcome the team’s overall struggles, which saw them shoot only 33% from the field (20 out of 59 attempts). With this victory, Boulogne Côte d'Opale Basketball solidified its early advantage and eliminated a team from a higher division. The club from Pas-de-Calais continues its progress in the French Cup, while Le Havre’s campaign ends at the 1/32 finals.