Burrell's Bench Brilliance Lifts Les Sables
Les Sables d’Olonne’s bench erupted for 53 points, powering the team to an 86-76 win against Bordeaux. The hosts established control early, building a 13-point lead in the first quarter that set the tone for the contest. By halftime, they held a commanding 21-point advantage (55-34), a lead that extended to 16 points entering the final period (68-52). While Bordeaux chipped away in the closing minutes, Les Sables maintained composure, largely thanks to Noah Burrell’s stellar 22-point, 8-rebound performance off the bench. Quentin Ruel also contributed significantly from the bench, recording a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, complemented by Louis Prolhac’s 9 assists. Despite both teams shooting 44% from the field, Les Sables leveraged their 22 assists and 10 steals to overcome Bordeaux’s 18 turnovers. This victory marks a positive step for Les Sables d’Olonne, while Bordeaux slips to a 2-5 record.