Cholet stuns Nanterre with decisive third-quarter surge
Cholet staged a dramatic turnaround on the road, overcoming Nanterre 79-66 after a dominant third-quarter performance. Having held a slim three-point lead at halftime (38-35), Nanterre saw their advantage evaporate as Cholet surged ahead, entering the final period with a commanding nine-point lead (53-62). The decisive momentum shift occurred in the third quarter, where Cholet outscored their hosts 27-15, showcasing superior efficiency with 48% field goal shooting compared to Nanterre's 39%. Cholet's bench also provided a crucial spark, contributing 32 points to Nanterre's 29. Jamuni McNeace led the charge with 16 points and 6 rebounds, complemented by Nathan De Sousa's 14 points and 4 steals, while Mohamed Diarra added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Despite Hugo Yimga-Moukouri's 10 points and 6 rebounds, Nanterre couldn't contain Cholet's offensive onslaught. This victory solidifies Cholet's eighth-place standing, while Nanterre remains firmly in third place in the league standings.