Mienandi leads Nantes past Gries-Souffel 99-90
Hugo Mienandi delivered a strong 17-point, 5-rebound performance, steering HBC Nantes to a crucial 99-90 win over Gries-Souffel at La Trocardière.
In a regular-season clash where Nantes aimed to solidify its top-5 standing, the home side faced a determined Gries-Souffel squad. Both teams showcased impressive shooting efficiency, with Nantes hitting 52% from the field (34/66) and Gries-Souffel matching them (29/56), but Nantes' superior ball control and bench production proved decisive.
Despite Allan Jeanne-Rose's 22 points and Jaden Bediako's 15 for Gries-Souffel, Nantes' depth ultimately prevailed. The Nantes bench, fueled by Wendell Davis's 18 points and 3 steals, alongside Marcus Gomis's 15 points and 5 rebounds, poured in 55 points, significantly outscoring Gries-Souffel's 40 bench points. Nantes' 23 assists and 14 turnovers contrasted with Gries-Souffel's 23 assists and 19 turnovers, highlighting Nantes' offensive consistency.
This victory propels Nantes (4W-2L) further up the standings, while Gries-Souffel (1W-5L) faces an increasingly challenging path forward.