LyonSo Clinches Victory With Decisive Fourth Quarter Surge
LyonSo solidified their fourth-place standing in NM1's Pool B by defeating Angers 69-55, powered by a decisive 17-10 fourth-quarter advantage. Though only holding a slim 36-34 lead at halftime, LyonSo extended their advantage to seven points entering the final frame (52-45), ultimately outscoring their opponents significantly in the closing minutes. The home side's bench provided a crucial spark, contributing 23 points to Angers' mere 6, and they shot 38% from the field on 24-of-64 shooting.
Despite a 35% field goal percentage (19-of-55), Angers struggled, with Noha Guillaume posting 8 points and 9 rebounds, and Dalil Hadi leading the team with 15 points. However, 18 turnovers proved costly. For LyonSo, Kevin Comblon came off the bench to score 15 points, complemented by Junior Zero's 9 points and 6 rebounds. Frederic Missamou also made an impact with 8 points and 8 boards, registering an efficiency rating of 16. This win keeps LyonSo firmly in the playoff picture, while Angers' postseason hopes take a significant hit.