Mulhouse Outlasts Charleville-Mézières 97-90
Mulhouse solidified their position in the top five of Group A by defeating Charleville-Mézières 97-90, leaving the hosts winless at 0-3. The visitors established an early advantage, building a six-point lead in the first quarter and maintaining a 40-47 lead at halftime. Although Charleville narrowed the deficit to four points entering the final period (68-72), Mulhouse found another gear to secure their second win of the campaign. Mulhouse's offensive efficiency was key, shooting a blistering 59% from the field and an outstanding 55% from three-point range (11-of-20). Their bench proved decisive, contributing 46 points compared to Charleville's 28. Marius Chambre spearheaded Mulhouse's attack with 22 points and 5 assists, while reserve Theo Rey chipped in 12 points and 3 steals. Despite Charleville's respectable 56% overall field goal percentage, Mario Tonji's 13 points and 9 rebounds weren't enough to stem the tide. This loss leaves Charleville in a precarious position in the standings.