Fos-sur-mer Secures 2nd Spot Over Orchies
Willan Marie-Anais and Andre Norris Jr powered Fos-sur-mer to a decisive 77-61 victory over Orchies, solidifying their second-place standing in NM1's Pool A. Despite a narrow seven-point lead after a tight opening quarter, Fos-sur-mer extended their advantage to 42-34 by halftime. Their control intensified entering the final period, where they held a 61-49 lead before ultimately sealing the contest by 16 points.
Fos-sur-mer's defensive tenacity, evidenced by forcing 14 turnovers while committing only 6 steals, proved pivotal. They also capitalised on a significant 20-14 edge in bench scoring. Marie-Anais led the charge with 16 points and 7 rebounds, complemented by Norris Jr's 16 points and 2 steals. For Orchies, Mathias M'madi fought valiantly with 15 points and 7 rebounds, but Fos-sur-mer's collective efficiency, shooting 50% from the field, proved insurmountable. This win cements Fos-sur-mer's strong playoff positioning, while Orchies remains at a .500 record.