Elouma's double-double not enough as Pôle France falls to LYONSO
Achille Junior Elouma delivered a standout performance with a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) and 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent LYONSO from securing an 83-74 victory. Pôle France, who shot an efficient 50% from the field (30/60) and a strong 43% from three-point range (10/23), found themselves outmatched by LYONSO's bench production, which outscored them 36-21. LYONSO established control early, leading by 8 at halftime (39-47) and maintaining a 6-point advantage entering the final quarter (59-65). The visitors also dominated the boards, outrebounding Pôle France 40-32, and forced 19 turnovers, converting them into 11 steals. While Elouma's efforts were bolstered by Messi Yangala's 9 rebounds, LYONSO, led by Kevin Comblon's 15 points and Frederic Missamou's 11, managed the closing stages effectively. This loss keeps Pôle France rooted in 14th place in Group B, while LYONSO solidifies their fifth-place standing.