Lyon-Villeurbanne Dominates Cholet on the Road
Lyon-Villeurbanne kicked off their Betclic Elite campaign with a decisive 97-85 road win against Cholet, asserting early season dominance.
The visitors established control early, building a 13-point lead by halftime (45-58) and maintaining an 11-point advantage entering the final quarter (68-79).
Despite a significant scoring contribution from their bench, which amassed 56 points, Cholet couldn't contain Lyon-Villeurbanne's offensive efficiency. The visitors shot an impressive 56% from the field, including a potent 43% from three-point range (13/30), while Cholet struggled to find consistency at 45% FG and 30% 3P.
Jae Crowder and Tremont Waters led the charge for Lyon-Villeurbanne with 16 points apiece, complemented by Both Tut Gach's 17 points. For Cholet, Aaron Towo-Nansi was a spark off the bench with 19 points, and Sitraka Raharimanantoanina added 14 points and 5 rebounds.
This victory places Lyon-Villeurbanne in a strong early position in the standings, as Cholet looks to regroup after their opening-day loss.