Chalon/Saône Ousts Nancy to Reach Semi-Finals
Chalon/Saône punched their ticket to the next round of the Betclic Elite playoffs by eliminating Nancy with a decisive 91-75 victory at Le Colisée. The hosts seized control early, unleashing a 31-14 run in the second quarter that propelled them to an 18-point halftime lead (51-33). This substantial advantage was expertly managed, as Chalon/Saône entered the final frame with a commanding 19-point cushion (69-50). While Stéphane Gombauld starred for Nancy with 20 points and 4 rebounds, and Kevin Marsillon-Noleo chipped in 17 points, their efforts fell short against Chalon/Saône's depth. The home team's bench provided a crucial spark, contributing 46 points, with Grant Golden adding 11 points and 4 assists, and Yanis Tonnellier scoring 12 points with 3 assists. Despite committing 18 turnovers, Chalon/Saône shot an efficient 46% from the field to secure the series victory, 2-0.