Cholet Dominates Nancy on the Road
Cholet asserted their dominance from the outset, building a 12-point lead by halftime and never looking back en route to a 77-61 road win. The visitors dictated the tempo, leveraging a suffocating defensive effort that generated 17 steals, directly contributing to their 18 bench points. Despite Nancy shooting 41% from the field, their 4-of-25 three-point shooting and 21 turnovers proved too much to overcome. Kany N'Kouka was a standout for Nancy with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, complemented by Abdoul Ba's 14 points and 6 rebounds, though their efforts fell short. For Cholet, Amadou Fall led all scorers with 17 points, while Sofiane Ben Bougrine added 10 points and 4 assists off the bench. This opening win propels Cholet to third in the standings, leaving Nancy at 0-1 and 12th after the season's first contest.