Gessat Powers Orchies Past Salon
Gaspard Gessat delivered a stellar 23-point performance, adding 5 rebounds and 2 steals, to steer Orchies to a hard-fought 85-79 win over Salon-de-Provence.
The victory solidifies Orchies' grip on first place in Group A, improving their record to 3-1, while Salon-de-Provence remains winless at 0-3.
Salon-de-Provence held a slim 39-42 lead at halftime, but Orchies mounted a significant comeback in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 23-14 to seize control.
This momentum carried into the final frame, with Orchies entering the fourth quarter ahead by six (62-56) before closing out the contest.
Despite both teams shooting an identical 47% from the field, Orchies capitalized on Salon's 21 turnovers.
Abdoulaye Sy chipped in with 16 points and 7 assists, complemented by Mathias M'madi's 25 points.
Salon's bench provided a significant spark, contributing 40 points led by Logan Bourgeois (16 points) and Thomas Laurent (12 points), but it wasn't enough to overcome Orchies' resilience.