Hyères-Toulon Steal OT Thriller
The Palais des Sports de Toulon witnessed a dramatic overtime victory as Espoirs Hyères-Toulon edged out Espoirs Vichy 90-89. Trailing by nine points at halftime (38-47), Hyères-Toulon staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring Vichy 25-8 in the third quarter to seize momentum. This surge propelled them into the fourth quarter with an eight-point advantage (63-55). Despite Vichy's strong showing, highlighted by Cheick Diabate's 18 points and two blocks, Hyères-Toulon found a way to win. Nolan Bezombes, coming off the bench, led the team with 19 points, matched by Raphaël Didelot's 19 points and four assists. Louis Banquet secured a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, contributing to a team field goal percentage of 47%. Hyères-Toulon's bench provided a crucial 28 points, while Vichy's 20 turnovers hampered their efforts. This nail-biting regular-season opener sets a positive tone for Hyères-Toulon.