Blois Dominates Evreux, Secures Second Spot
Quinton Rose ignited a decisive offensive surge as Blois overwhelmed Evreux 97-68, asserting their dominance in Pro B.
In a pivotal regular-season clash, Blois, already comfortably in second place, demonstrated their superiority against an Evreux side battling for a Leaders Cup spot.
The visitors established control early, building a 13-point lead by halftime (42-55) and never looking back. Their offensive efficiency, highlighted by a stellar 56% field goal shooting and a blistering 48% from three-point range, stifled Evreux's efforts. Blois also outrebounded their opponents 44-34 and received a significant contribution of 35 points from their bench, dwarfing Evreux's 24.
By the start of the fourth quarter, Blois held a commanding 21-point advantage (51-72), a margin that ballooned to the final 97-68 scoreline.
Despite the loss, Ben Kovac led Evreux with 15 points, while Quinton Rose starred for Blois with 20 points and 3 assists, complemented by Yasmin Mambo's double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds.
This commanding win solidifies Blois's second-place position, while Evreux remains mired in 17th, facing an uphill battle for the Leaders Cup.