Fanchini Masterclass Lifts Pays Salonais Past Vitré
Alexandre Fanchini's 31-point explosion propelled Pays Salonais Basket 13 to an 85-74 win over Vitré in a tight regular-season contest. The teams were locked at 43-41 at halftime, with Pays Salonais extending their lead only marginally to 53-50 entering the final period. It was in the fourth quarter, however, that Pays Salonais truly pulled away, outscoring Vitré 32-24 to secure the victory. Despite Vitré holding a commanding 42-33 rebounding advantage, Pays Salonais capitalised on 19 opponent turnovers, converting them into 12 steals and crucial points. Dion Lamar Wright II added 22 points for Pays Salonais, with Camille Jean chipping in 11 points and five assists off the bench. For Vitré, Leonardo Jackson Lanfranco De Bruhl led the charge with 23 points, and Sullivan Hernandez recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, though it wasn't enough to overcome Fanchini's offensive brilliance. This result keeps Pays Salonais in contention, while Vitré's playoff hopes face increased pressure with their record now standing at 11-13 in Classement poule B.