Van Eyck's 21 points power Nantes past Quimper
Dylan Van Eyck erupted for 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, spearheading the Nantes Basket Hermine to a commanding 76-62 win over Quimper at La Trocardière.
In a regular-season clash that saw both teams fall to 0-1 in the Leaders Cup standings, Nantes leveraged a potent bench effort, which outscored Quimper's reserves 44-18, to secure the victory.
While the first half remained tight, with Nantes clinging to a slim 31-30 lead at the break, the game's decisive swing occurred in the fourth quarter. Nantes entered the final period ahead by seven (52-45) and closed out the contest with a crucial 24-17 run. The home side benefited from 16 assists and shot 46% from the field, though their three-point accuracy was limited to 27% (7-of-26).
Van Eyck, who posted an EVAL of 29 in just 22:26, was complemented by Hugo Mienandi's 14 points and 7 rebounds. For Quimper, Philipp Russell fought hard with 15 points and 6 assists, but Nantes' 6 steals and 3 blocks disrupted their offensive flow.
The win gives Nantes an early boost in the standings as the regular season progresses.