Cozzani's 33 not enough as Quimper rallies past Evreux
Aaron Cozzani delivered a dazzling individual performance, pouring in 33 points and dishing out 6 assists, but it wasn't enough as Espoirs Evreux fell 86-93 at home to Espoirs Quimper. The contest at the Centre Omnisports - Salle Jean Fourré was tight at halftime, with Evreux holding a slim one-point lead (44-43). However, the third quarter proved decisive, as Quimper outscored Evreux 27-15 to build an insurmountable 11-point advantage (59-70) entering the final frame. Despite Cozzani's relentless efforts, which also included 3 rebounds and 3 steals, and a double-double from Mathis Ngbondo-Siméau (14 points, 10 rebounds), Evreux could not close the gap. Quimper, bolstered by 41 points from its bench, relied on superior shooting efficiency (51% FG to Evreux's 41%) and a rebounding edge (41-37) to secure the win. Alain Nkombe led Quimper with 21 points and 6 assists, while Nathanael Criart-Joset added 18 points off the bench. This victory marks a strong start to the regular season for Quimper.