Orléans steals OT win at Gries-Souffel
Siriman Kanouté ignited Orléans to a hard-fought 81-80 overtime victory at Gries-Souffel on May 15, 2026, a crucial win that solidifies their top-three standing in the Leaders Cup.
The contest at Espace Sport La Forêt saw Orléans enter the final frame with a slim three-point lead (48-51), after the teams had battled to a 33-33 stalemate at halftime. Orléans' bench proved decisive, outscoring Gries-Souffel's reserves 44-19, while the visitors also held a slight edge on the glass, securing 44 rebounds to Gries-Souffel's 42.
Despite Gries-Souffel shooting a more efficient 42% from the field compared to Orléans' 36%, their 27 turnovers proved costly. Gide Noel starred for Gries-Souffel with 24 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. For Orléans, Kanouté was the catalyst with 27 points, complemented by Vincent Vent's 14. This result keeps Orléans firmly in third place, while Gries-Souffel remains 13th.