Roberson Leads Hyères-Toulon to Gries Victory
John Roberson delivered a masterclass performance, scoring 29 points to guide Hyères-Toulon to a hard-fought 92-89 road victory against Gries-Souffel. The contest, deadlocked at 41-41 at halftime and tied 65-65 entering the final period, saw Hyères-Toulon seize the decisive advantage in the closing moments. Although Gries-Souffel established an early 26-14 lead in the first quarter, Hyères-Toulon fought back, notably benefiting from their superior three-point shooting (45% to Gries-Souffel's 34%) and converting 81% of their free throws. Gide Noel starred for Gries-Souffel with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Romain Hoeltzel chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. However, Roberson's 29 points, bolstered by Jito Kok's 8 points and 8 rebounds, proved enough to seal the win for Hyères-Toulon. Gries-Souffel, despite tallying 29 assists as a team, committed 13 turnovers to Hyères-Toulon's 12. This crucial win moves Hyères-Toulon (11-8) to 7th in the Pro B standings and the Leaders Cup rankings, while Gries-Souffel (9-10) remains 13th.