Fos-sur-Mer Oust Aix-Maurienne in Cup Tie
Fos-sur-Mer punched their ticket to the next round of the Coupe de France, eliminating Aix-Maurienne with a decisive 85-62 victory in this single-elimination cup tie.
Holding an eight-point lead at halftime (39-31), Fos-sur-Mer saw their advantage trimmed slightly entering the final period, leading 57-50.
The game's decisive swing occurred in the fourth quarter, as Fos-sur-Mer outscored Aix-Maurienne 28-12 to secure their advancement. Their sharp shooting, hitting 48% from the field and 39% from three-point range, proved too much for Aix-Maurienne's 36% shooting. The depth of Fos-sur-Mer's bench, contributing 33 points compared to Aix-Maurienne's 15, was a significant factor. Mathis Keita orchestrated the offense with 8 assists, while Seydou Diallo and Yanis Mendy each added 12 points, with both Keita and Diallo posting an EVAL of 18. For Aix-Maurienne, Shaquan Jules fought hard with 14 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.
Fos-sur-Mer moves on in the cup competition, while Aix-Maurienne's journey concludes.