Le Mans Dominates Nancy with Bench Surge
Le Mans obliterated Nancy 102-74, securing their spot in the top seven of the regular season. The home side took flight early, building a commanding 15-point lead by halftime (51-36) and never looking back. Their dominance escalated in the second half, extending the advantage to 25 points entering the final quarter, a lead they managed with authority to finish up by 28.
Le Mans' depth proved decisive, with their bench contributing an impressive 46 points compared to Nancy's 26. While Stéphane Gombauld starred for Nancy with 19 points and 9 rebounds, he couldn't stem the tide of Le Mans' offensive onslaught. Trevor Hudgins led the Le Mans charge with 21 points, and Lucas Dufeal, coming off the bench, added 14 points and 5 rebounds for an EVAL of 20, showcasing his team's collective strength. Le Mans also capitalised on superior ball security, committing only 11 turnovers to Nancy's 21. This victory solidifies Le Mans' seventh-place standing, while Nancy remains tenth.