Smith's Triple-Double Powers Aix-Maurienne Past Challans
Sean Smith orchestrated Aix-Maurienne's commanding 98-87 victory over Challans, delivering a masterful triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The home side built an 11-point lead by halftime, taking a 48-37 advantage, and extended their dominance to enter the fourth quarter with a commanding 22-point cushion, 80-58. Despite Challans' bench contributing 36 points, Aix-Maurienne leveraged their 36 assists and 11 made three-pointers at a 42% clip to control the tempo. The decisive swing came in the third quarter, which Aix-Maurienne outscored 32-21, solidifying their grip on the game. Corentin Falcoz added 24 points and 6 assists, while Lucas Demahis Ballou chipped in with 14 points and 7 assists. For Challans, Mohammad Diop and Jeremy Bichard each scored 13 points off the bench, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback. This win sees Aix-Maurienne solidify their 15th position in the standings, while Challans remains at the bottom.