Flosse's Double-Double Seals Toulouse Win Over Vitré
Matthias Flosse spearheaded Toulouse to a hard-fought 79-74 victory over Vitré, averting a collapse after leading by 18 points entering the final quarter. The centre delivered a dominant performance, amassing 15 points and a crucial 20 rebounds, complemented by 2 assists and 1 block. Vitré, who had narrowed the deficit to just 4 points by halftime (36-32), watched Toulouse surge ahead in the third quarter, conceding a decisive 30-16 run that extended the lead to 66-48. However, a spirited Vitré comeback saw them cut the deficit to a mere 5 points late in the game, highlighting their resilience and the 34 points from their bench. Despite struggling from beyond the arc at a dismal 5/29, Toulouse leveraged their 11 steals and 30 points from reserves, including 13 from Stéphan Gauthier. While Dorian Okemba (16 pts) and Alexander Sobel (15 pts) led Vitré's charge, their efforts fell short against Flosse's interior presence and Toulouse's collective effort. This win moves Toulouse to a 3-2 record, narrowly ahead of Vitré in the Poule B standings.