Limoges rallies past Saint-Quentin in fourth quarter
The Palais des Sports de Beaublanc roared as Espoirs Limoges staged a dramatic 86-80 comeback against Espoirs Saint-Quentin, erasing a four-point halftime deficit and a three-point deficit entering the final frame. Limoges sealed their fate with a decisive 24-15 fourth quarter, a surge that flipped their precarious position into a six-point victory. The home side leveraged a commanding 40-6 advantage in bench scoring, overcoming a shaky 57% (13-of-23) free-throw performance. Gabin Godet-Moczulski, coming off the bench, provided 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Théo Balima chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, spearheading an offense that shot 47% from the field. Saint-Quentin, who led 44-48 at the break, saw their efforts, highlighted by Romain Berthelin's 20 points and Salah Kone's 17, undone by 25 turnovers. This win places Limoges 13th in the standings, just ahead of Saint-Quentin at 16th.