Milosevic's steals seal win for Châlons-Reims at Saint-Étienne
Châlons-Reims snatched an 81-78 road victory against SCABB Saint-Étienne-Métropole, halting the home side's momentum.
The visitors' sharp shooting, particularly from beyond the arc where they hit 12 of 25 attempts (48%), proved decisive. Saint-Étienne-Métropole struggled to find consistent offense, shooting just 40% from the field.
Despite a potent bench contributing 44 points, SCABB couldn't overcome Djordje Milosevic's impactful 16-point, five-steal performance for Châlons-Reims. Jubrile Belo put up a valiant double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, alongside 3 blocks, but it wasn't enough. Maxim Eugene came off the bench to score 19 points for SCABB, yet Valentin Vitale-Boiteux's seven assists were instrumental for the visitors.
This home loss represents a setback for Saint-Étienne-Métropole, while Châlons-Reims solidifies its standing in the Leaders Cup.