Basket. Caen beaten by the champion of France Angers, prepares the playoffs
By Sports Writing in Caen
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updated on 12 Apr 22 at 22:03
It’s the kind of beast that should not be bitten. Inflict 30 points in the first quarter to Angers, current leader and titled French National 1 champion a few days ago, can lead to a reaction of pride. Led 30-21 by Caen Basket Calvadosafter 10 minutes, Stephan Gauthier and his teammates immediately reacted by inflicting an 8-0 on the Caennais (29-30, 13th).
Then in a shielded Jean Bouin room, the Angevins imposed their rhythm. The CBC had the merit of hanging on (49-46 at halftime). Above all, the Caennais, still deprived of their interior Martins Igbanu, were keen to stay in the game to prepare for the last meeting of phase 2 against Lorient, Friday at the Palais des Sports. And the playoffs coming up at the end of the month, last chance for them to get a ticket to Pro B.
The playoffs are coming
Despite everything, the gap swelled to 14 points at the end of the third quarter time (73-59, 30th). And when the CBC got closer, Angers was worth his address outside the racket by his playmaker, Akaemji Williams (75-63, 32nd). Fabrice Courcier’s men were still working and their efforts were paying off, even if Angers totally mastered their end of the match (86-74).
The Caennais now only have one game to play in this phase 2 before launching their playoffs at the end of April. It remains to know the adversary.
The CBC brand : Diamé 20, Bracy-Davis 15, Loubaki 11, Pope 10, Thibedore 6, Noël Pascal 6, Ona Embo 3, Romain 2, Saumont 1, Wiascart-Goetz.
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