Blois Crowned Champions After Intense Nantes Battle
Blois clinched the Pro B championship, snatching an 84-81 victory in Nantes to win the series 2-1 in a decisive Game 3 at La Trocardière. Holding a slim 42-39 lead at halftime, Nantes appeared to be in control, extending their advantage to five points (60-55) entering the final quarter. However, Blois mounted a dramatic comeback, outscoring their hosts 29-21 in the decisive period to secure the championship. Despite Nantes' potent bench scoring, contributing 43 points spearheaded by Jean-Fabrice Dossou's 16 points, Blois found their offensive spark through Timothé Vergiat, who poured in 23 points, and the consistent performance of Talis Soulhac, who delivered a valuable double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Romuald Morency also made a significant impact with 16 points and 5 rebounds. While Blois' overall shooting efficiency (38% FG, 27% 3P) lagged behind Nantes (42% FG, 16% 3P), their ability to convert 30 free throws and better manage turnovers (12 vs 16) proved crucial. Blois concludes their season as Pro B champions, capping off a bold collective effort in this hard-fought final.