Sungu's Masterclass Seals Denain's Comeback Win
Noé Sungu delivered a commanding performance, dropping 29 points to propel Espoirs Denain to a gritty 74-71 comeback victory over Espoirs Fos-sur-Mer at the Complexe Sportif Jean Degros. The visitors appeared poised to control the contest, holding an eight-point lead at halftime (31-39) and maintaining that advantage entering the final period (50-58). However, Denain mounted a stunning fourth-quarter surge, outscoring Fos-sur-Mer 24-13 in the final frame to snatch the win. Despite a dismal 9% (2/22) shooting clip from beyond the arc, Denain compensated with tenacious defense, forcing 15 turnovers to Fos-sur-Mer's 20, and securing 39 rebounds to their opponent's 35. While Fos-sur-Mer saw Tao Halbwachs score 19 points and Léo Palene add 17, Sungu's offensive onslaught, bolstered by Luca Jasnowski's 11 points, proved decisive. Calvin Hamelrijk also chipped in with 8 rebounds. This victory injects early momentum for Denain in this regular-season matchup.