Blois Dominates La Rochelle in Regular Season Clash
Blois asserted home-court dominance with a commanding 86-67 win over La Rochelle, solidifying their hold on second place in the standings.
The hosts built a significant 19-point lead by halftime (49-30), with a decisive second quarter surge that saw them outscore La Rochelle 28-14.
While La Rochelle managed to narrow the deficit to 12 points entering the final period (66-54), Blois regained control to close out the game with the same 19-point margin.
Blois's bench proved crucial, contributing 34 points, as Quinton Rose and Talis Soulhac led the scoring with 17 points apiece, complemented by Romuald Morency's 11 rebounds.
For La Rochelle, Tyler Thomas posted 14 points and Daniel Oladapo added 12, but their efforts were insufficient against Blois's efficient 51% field goal shooting.
This victory cements Blois's top-two standing for the Leaders Cup, while La Rochelle remains firmly in eighth place.