Basketball Landes Cup: HMCB dominates Tursan BCs Little Thumb with a strong defense.

Three minutes into the game and Alizée Labadie, a consistent three-point scorer and the top scorer of the afternoon (22 points), forced Adrien Tastet, the TBC coach, to call his first time-out to regroup after falling behind (21-12). However, the Chalossian winger is just as comfortable on the counterattack. The first successful free throw by Chloé Jimenez lifted TBC’s spirits, but they were still under pressure from the defensive efforts of Patrick Dumas’ team and their captain Justine Bichot leading the charge (31-28, 10th).

“We had a bad start to the game. HMCB got off to a strong start, which boosted their confidence,” admitted Adrien Tastet. “We had a good run, although we wished for a better performance today.”

And almost as if by magic, Alizée Labadie brought both teams level (31-31) in a game where the duels intensified across the court. The game became faster, spaces opened up, and Lena Normand and Alizée Labadie took full advantage in the corner in the second quarter where Tursanaises were held to zero points (31-54, 20th).

TBC (+21) 53 – HMCB 85 Location: Magescq (arena). Referees: MM Marbat, Latour, and Jamet-Surjon. Quarters: 31-28, 0-18, 13-14, 9-17. Halftime: 31-54. TURSAN BASKET CHALOSSE (+21): 12 field goals, including 3 three-pointers; 5 free throws made; 18 fouls. Top scorers: Candau (5), Lafargue (5), Lafenêtre (3), Ma. Labadie (0), Drouilhet (5), Drees (4), Mar. Lespiau (0), Jimenez (3), Mat. Lespiau (7), Gavelle (0). HGETMAU MOMUY CASTAIGNOS BASKET: 31 field goals, including 11 three-pointers; 12 free throws made; 19 fouls. Top scorers: Bichot (13), L’église (17), Gilles (2), Labadie (22), Normand (5), Jeau (3), Darrieutort (4), Forclos (12), Carpan (2), Orejas (5).

Timeout and balance However, the comeback favored the team of Justine Candau, showing a more offensive approach against the Chalossaises who were no longer as defensively intense. A timeout from HMCB was necessary. Upon return, Vanessa Darrieutort finished a beautiful team play. The game reached a balance as Laura Lafargue, TBC’s winger, found her mark again (44-68, 30th).

“In this kind of match, you need accuracy,” agreed Patrick Dumas, HMCB’s coach. “I am happy to be in the final where we will need even more intensity.”