Gombauld's Double-Double Powers Nancy Past Saint-Quentin
Stéphane Gombauld was a force, posting a 18-point, 11-rebound double-double to steer Nancy to a vital 84-71 win over Saint-Quentin at the Palais des Sports.
In a regular-season clash with significant implications for the Leaders Cup standings, Nancy solidified their position, while Saint-Quentin remains rooted at the bottom.
The contest was tight throughout, with Nancy clinging to a slim 33-31 lead at halftime and holding a slender three-point advantage entering the final period (61-58). However, Nancy unleashed a decisive 23-13 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Despite Saint-Quentin’s bench outscoring Nancy’s 36-18 and shooting 30% from three, Nancy found their rhythm, finishing the game shooting a superior 49% from the field.
Beyond Gombauld’s dominant outing, Enzo Goudou-Sinha chipped in 12 points for the victors. For Saint-Quentin, Nick Johnson led the charge with 17 points and six assists, complemented by 12 points from reserve Neftali Difuidi.
This victory provides Nancy with crucial breathing room in the Leaders Cup standings, moving them further away from immediate relegation concerns.