Pichard Guides Charleville to Narrow Victory
Theo Pichard orchestrated a dramatic Charleville-Mézières comeback, sealing a hard-fought 95-92 victory over Chartres.
In a pivotal regular-season contest, Charleville erased a six-point halftime deficit to secure the win.
The game's momentum swung decisively in the third quarter, as Charleville outscored Chartres 24-11 to build a seven-point lead entering the final frame. Despite shooting an efficient 51% from the field and a perfect 12-of-13 from the free-throw line, Charleville faced a stern test. Chartres, propelled by 46 points from their bench, had led 54-60 at the break but couldn't sustain their advantage. Pichard was instrumental with a game-high 23 points, complemented by 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Mario Tonji contributed 9 crucial rebounds. For Chartres, Kevin Mondesir and Lois Gendrey each posted 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. This win solidifies Charleville's standing, leaving Chartres at 9-16 and 11th in Group B.