Doat's Double-Double Lifts Levallois Over Châlons-Reims
Charles Doat delivered a commanding performance, tallying 17 points and 14 rebounds to steer Espoirs Levallois to an 83-73 win over Châlons-Reims. The Palais des Sports Gabriel Péri witnessed Levallois build a comfortable 44-32 halftime lead, which they extended to 62-53 entering the final frame. Levallois established their advantage with a decisive 29-18 second quarter, marking the largest swing of the contest. The home side's bench provided a significant boost, contributing 35 points compared to Châlons-Reims' 7. Noah Philibert added 23 points, while Abdoullah Diakhite came off the bench for 16 points and 9 rebounds. For Châlons-Reims, Félix Hamel-Laneelle led the scoring with 23 points, supported by Dimitri Leo's 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Elliot Valcy's 18 points. Despite shooting just 36% from the field, Levallois capitalized on their 24 assists and 10 steals to secure the victory. Both teams remain outside the official standings following this regular-season matchup.