Ragoo-Francillette powers Strasbourg past Chalon
Alexy Ragoo-Francillette spearheaded Espoirs Strasbourg to a hard-fought 85-80 road victory over Espoirs Chalon/Saône at Le Colisée. The Strasbourg standout, who finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, was instrumental in a win snatched in the closing moments. Despite Chalon dishing out 20 assists to Strasbourg's 11, and Riley Zizi putting up a strong 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, the visitors found a way. Strasbourg shot 45% from the field compared to Chalon's 43%, and crucially limited the impact of Chalon's bench, which contributed just 19 points, while Strasbourg's reserves added only 4. The Ragoo-Francillette and Ahmon Yegor Ngambou-Mabondzo (19 points) combination led the Strasbourg charge, while Chalon saw Matéo Vigneault come off the bench for 15 points and 6 assists. Despite committing 25 turnovers, Strasbourg secured the win, leaving both teams with identical 2-3 records, placing Strasbourg ninth and Chalon tenth in the Leaders Cup standings.