Cholet Crowned Champions in Intense Series Decider
Cholet clinched the Betclic Elite championship title, overcoming Lyon-Villeurbanne 77-65 in the decisive game of their playoff series. Holding a slim 38-33 lead at halftime, Cholet saw their advantage whittled down to just four points entering the final quarter (53-49), before pulling away decisively. Their dominance on the boards, outrebounding Lyon-Villeurbanne 34-26, and a strong 82% free-throw shooting performance proved pivotal, despite committing 18 turnovers. Cholet's bench also provided a crucial spark, contributing 27 points to the winning effort. Gerald Ayayi spearheaded the offense with 16 points, receiving solid support from Jamuni McNeace (9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) and Mohamed Diarra (10 points, 5 rebounds). For Lyon-Villeurbanne, Shaquille Harrison fought hard with 12 points and 5 assists, but their collective 39% field goal percentage ultimately hindered their championship aspirations. Cholet concludes their season on the ultimate high, crowned champions after a hard-fought contest.