Valcy's 32 Points Power Châlons-Reims Past Fos 87-67
Elliot Valcy delivered a spectacular offensive performance, scoring 32 points and swiping 7 steals to propel Espoirs Châlons-Reims to a decisive 87-67 win over Espoirs Fos-sur-Mer at the Complexe Sportif René Tys. The regular-season contest saw Châlons-Reims establish a comfortable 48-38 lead by halftime, a momentum they expertly sustained. The third quarter proved particularly damaging for Fos-sur-Mer, as their deficit ballooned, with Châlons-Reims entering the final period with a commanding 67-47 advantage. This dominance carried through to the final buzzer, with Châlons-Reims shooting an efficient 43% from the field (30/69) despite a 17% clip from three-point range (4/23), while capitalizing on Fos-sur-Mer's 28 turnovers. Alban Lambinet chipped in 16 points for the victors, while Tao Halbwachs fought valiantly with 20 points and 5 assists for Fos-sur-Mer. The victory positions Châlons-Reims favourably in the early stages of the regular season.