Moore's Masterclass Powers Challans' Comeback
Marquise Moore orchestrated a dominant offensive display to propel Challans to an 81-69 victory over Angers, solidifying their grip on first place in the Pool B standings.
In a crucial regular-season clash, Challans demonstrated their resilience, securing their fifth win in seven games.
After holding a slim two-point lead at halftime (31-29), Challans watched as Angers surged ahead entering the final quarter, leading 50-47. However, a decisive 34-19 run in the fourth quarter swung the momentum firmly back in Challans' favour. The home side leveraged a significant 27-9 advantage in bench scoring and converted 75% of their free throws (30-of-40), while Angers struggled with 16 turnovers. Moore, who finished with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, was the catalyst, with Luka Nikolic adding a vital 21 points. For Angers, despite 17 points from Grégory Bengaber and 14 from Malik Rouamba, consistent scoring proved elusive.
This victory keeps Challans atop Pool B, while Angers remains mired in ninth place.