Saint-Quentin Stuns Bourg-en-Bresse in Second Half Surge
Saint-Quentin secured a resounding victory on the road against Bourg-en-Bresse, triumphing 89-71 following a dominant second-half performance. The teams entered halftime locked at 36-36, but the game dramatically shifted during the third quarter. The visitors unleashed a blistering 28-12 run to enter the final period with a commanding 16-point lead (48-64). This surge continued until the final buzzer, sealing an 18-point win. Saint-Quentin's superiority was evident in their superior field goal percentage (48% to Bourg's 37%) and better ball security, committing only 11 turnovers compared to Bourg's 18. While Bourg's bench provided a healthy 33 points, it wasn't enough to counter Saint-Quentin's collective effort. Eddie Ekiyor spearheaded the offence with 23 points, ably supported by Cat Barber who chipped in with 22 points and 8 assists. For Bourg, despite their efforts, no player reached double digits, though Tre Mitchell offered 8 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. This loss leaves Bourg-en-Bresse in a precarious position for the Leaders Cup, while Saint-Quentin further demonstrated their ability to upset higher-ranked teams.