Rouen rallies past Caen after third-quarter surge
Rouen snatched an 83-78 comeback victory against Caen, overcoming a double-digit deficit in the third quarter. Holding a seven-point lead at halftime (45-38), Rouen saw Caen surge ahead entering the final period, leading 58-61. However, the home side rallied, with their bench providing a crucial 31 points compared to Caen's 26. Caen's 22 turnovers proved costly, leading to 14 steals for Rouen. Elijah Baviere was instrumental with 17 points, five rebounds, and five steals, complemented by Alejandro Abraham-Zulueta's 16 points and eight rebounds. Despite a double-double from Mathis Raffe (15 points, 10 rebounds) and 12 points from Louis-Dramane Sangare, Caen's struggles from beyond the arc (3-of-17) and turnovers ultimately sealed their fate. This win marks a significant start to Rouen's regular season campaign.