French clubs face mixed outcomes

French teams had mixed results in the EuroLeague women's tournament on the final day of the first phase, with some victories and challenges that highlight the competitive nature of the competition.

Athinaïkos secures win over Basket Landes

Athinaïkos defeated Basket Landes 65-78 in a crucial match, with Julie Barennes of Sud-Ouest noting the game's importance for Basket Landes' survival in the EuroLeague. The French team, which had lost its first two matches, struggled to maintain its lead after taking it in the second quarter.

Basket Landes reflects on performance

Basket Landes, a team that reached the Final 6 last season, faced an uncomfortable position after the loss. Becky Massey mentioned that the team had learned from their previous match in Vilnius, but the trio of Elanga-Daramy-Musa dominated, and the Landes team was unable to keep up with the leading duo before the return phase.

Tango Bourges dominates Lublin

Tango Bourges defeated Lublin 69-88 with a strong performance, particularly in the second quarter where they scored 36 points to Lublin's 19. The Polish team played with a reduced rotation, and Bourges' players, including Alix Duchet and Marie-Paule Dally, contributed significantly to the win.

Bourges takes temporary lead in group D

With a 2-1 record, Tango Bourges temporarily took the lead in group D. However, they will face their only previous defeat in Prague tomorrow and will meet their first opponents in the return phase next week at the Prado.

Fenerbahçe overwhelms Flammes Carolo

Fenerbahçe defeated Flammes Carolo 81-71, with three French players making a significant impact. Tima Pouye, Leïla Lacan, and Nell Angloma contributed to the victory, with eight French players on the court in total. Despite this, Coline Franchelin, ranked 6th in the MVP race by FIBA, struggled with her performance.

Flammes Carolo show resilience

Flammes Carolo, despite the loss, showed resilience in the final quarter, reducing the gap from 27 points to a more manageable score. However, they remain second in the group after the match.