Bame Stars as Le Mans Dominates Boulazac
Sami Bame orchestrated a masterclass as Espoirs Le Mans dismantled Espoirs Boulazac 96-47 at Le Palio, maintaining their flawless 4-0 start to the regular season. The visitors established dominance early and never looked back, stifling Boulazac's offence to a mere 32% shooting (20/62) and a dismal 3/9 from the free-throw line. Bame, coming off the bench, was instrumental, pouring in 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals for an EVAL of 23, complemented by Marley Sar's 19 points and 7 rebounds. Le Mans asserted control with a commanding 53-31 rebounding advantage and received a significant boost from their bench, which outscored Boulazac's reserves 46-21. This decisive performance built an insurmountable lead, leaving Boulazac with an 0-4 record and searching for answers.
Despite Pierre-Louis Prely's nine rebounds and Evan Teukam Tamo's 10 points, Boulazac struggled to counter Le Mans' relentless pressure and 50% field goal efficiency. The decisive margin was evident throughout, showcasing Le Mans' superior depth and execution as they solidify their position near the top of the Leaders Cup standings.