Cholet Basket secured a decisive victory over Elan Béarnais in a Basketball Champions League (BCL) match, marking their first win of the season in front of their home crowd. The team had previously defeated Hapoël Holon and Nancy, showing signs of a strong season. Despite the absence of their captain, Miralem Halilovic, who is sidelined for several weeks due to a finger fracture, Cholet Basket maintained control throughout the game, leading for most of the match. The team's strong start was highlighted by the contributions of Lynn Kidd and Malcolm Cazalon, who helped establish a lead in the first quarter. Amadou Fall and Aaron Towo-Nansi also played significant roles, with Fall scoring 8 points and Towo-Nansi contributing 11 points and 4 assists. Their combined efforts set the tone for the game and kept Cholet Basket in a commanding position. Elan Béarnais showed a late resurgence, led by Justin Briggs and Bastien Pinault, who helped the team close the gap. However, Digué Diawara's strong performance at the free-throw line, where he made 12 out of 13 attempts, and Noah Locke's late three-pointers ultimately secured the win for Cholet Basket. Diawara's clutch shooting and Locke's timely scoring proved crucial in sealing the victory. Elan Béarnais remains in search of their first win in the elite division, with their next match scheduled against Saint-Quentin. Cholet Basket will face Chalon in their next game, following their strong performance against Elan Béarnais. The win boosts their confidence as they look to build momentum in the BCL season.