First-placed AS Soleuvre went to fourth-placed Gréngewald Hueschtert and controlled the decisive stretches of a 72-83 road win. The game was still open after the first quarter at 16-20, but Soleuvre created separation in the second period. After Gréngewald got back to 18-24, the visitors produced a 9-0 run to 18-33 and reached halftime with a strong 24-44 advantage. Early in the third quarter they extended that margin to 24-46, matching their highest lead of 22.
Gréngewald reacted better after the break. Jules Reuter (GRE) scored 8 points in a row in the third quarter and helped cut the gap to 42-55. The home side then opened the last period with a 6-0 run for 48-58, giving the game a different rhythm. Coach Yannick Julien saw his team keep attacking, especially through Mika Demuth (GRE), who scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, but Soleuvre kept answering through its main options.
Lex Lahure (18, 1.76m) led Soleuvre with 21 points, including four 3-pointers. Ibrahim Hasic (20, 1.98m) added 19, Pol Diedenhofen (SOL) gave 13, and Jamie Zuang (SOL) finished with 11. Cyprien Brochot-Carric (20, 2.00m, FRA) added early frontcourt support.
For Gréngewald, Demuth (GRE) posted 19 points, Reuter (GRE) 17, and Luca Pividor (GRE) 15. Oliver Thomas Stobart (GRE) brought 7 points off the bench. Gréngewald won the second half 48-39, but the second quarter remained the key segment of the game.
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Gréngewald Hueschtert