Eyaga shines, Nantes takes down Vichy
Brice Eyaga's 22-point outburst wasn't enough to prevent Nantes from snatching an 82-75 victory on the road at Vichy's Palais des Sports Pierre Coulon.
This crucial Pro B regular-season clash saw both sides locked at 45-45 at halftime and remained tied at 62-62 entering the final period.
Nantes, however, seized control in the fourth, outscoring Vichy 20-13 to seal the win. The visitors capitalised on an 88% free-throw shooting performance (28/32), while Vichy struggled with turnovers, committing 16 and allowing Nantes 7 steals. Vichy's bench did provide a spark, contributing 39 points, with Illan Pietrus adding 9.
Dylan Van Eyck led Nantes with 21 points, complemented by 14 points from reserve Kyle Riddley, as Jean-Fabrice Dossou anchored the paint with 8 rebounds. Despite Eyaga's scoring, Vichy's offence faltered in the decisive moments.
The win lifts Nantes to 10-9 and 11th in the Leaders Cup standings, while Vichy drops to 12-7 but remains in 4th.