Mulhouse Dominates Fougères in Third Quarter Surge
Mulhouse asserted their claim to the top of Group A with a resounding 99-79 victory over Pays de Fougères, their dominance cemented by a decisive third-quarter surge. Although Pays de Fougères held a slim 40-43 lead at halftime, Mulhouse unleashed a 31-17 run out of the break to enter the final period ahead 71-60. This turnaround was fuelled by sharp shooting, as Mulhouse connected on 54% of their field goals (32/59) and 40% from beyond the arc (10/25).
Despite valiant efforts from Pays de Fougères, highlighted by Clément Poncet-Le Berre's 7 assists and Romain Dardaine's 8 rebounds, they couldn't withstand Mulhouse's offensive onslaught. Marius Chambre orchestrated the attack with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Vladimir Ilic and Patrick Samoura chipped in 18 points apiece to power the home team. Mulhouse's bench also provided a significant boost, contributing 29 points to the winning effort. This win solidifies Mulhouse's first-place standing in Group A at 16-8.