Kangudia Guides Nantes to Tight Road Win
Leny Kangudia orchestrated a hard-fought 80-77 road win for Espoirs Nantes, dropping 26 points and dishing out 8 assists to outduel Espoirs Orléans at the CO'Met.
In a regular-season matchup, Nantes built a six-point halftime lead (35-41), only for Orléans to whittle it down to a single point entering the final frame (57-58).
The second quarter saw Nantes seize a decisive 12-point advantage, an edge their superior shooting (53% FG, 43% 3P) helped them maintain despite committing 19 turnovers. While Maxence Millet starred for Orléans with a near triple-double (25 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals), and Kouaho David Anane added 10 points and 2 blocks, their efforts proved insufficient.
Nantes, bolstered by 20 bench points, clung to their slim three-point lead at the final buzzer. This victory gives Espoirs Nantes early momentum in the regular season standings.