The Union had to react after the slap in Tours; it was finished with the victory against Lorientais (85-63).
And if the Bretons lose, they start the game better. With their size and defensive strength, the Bretons gave Marius Chambre’s band a problem. That’s why they took advantage of the first game (6-10, 5th). A short-lived advantage, because Tarbo-Lourdais woke up and gave 11-2 within 3 minutes to their opponent. A heat wave caused by the skill behind the Venckus arch and the Le Roux movement under the circle. A run that would eventually allow the Union to end the first quarter with a nearly 10 point lead (24-15).
A lead that Tarbais would increase in the minutes of the second quarter. While Wiscart Goetz allowed the Union to have more than 10 points in advance at the free throw line, the visitors will try to get closer after Vitale Boiteux (26-19, 12th). Going below 10, the gap widens visibly. Ateba then Joseph will extinguish the return of Lorientais, who continue to impose a stifling defense on Stéphane Dao’s players. This was evidenced by two violations in 24 seconds caused by one minute.
But more is needed to discourage the U’boys who return to the locker room with an 11-point cushion (39-28), the fault of a last possession mismanagement by Lorientais and a three -point shot from Marius Chambre at the buzzer.
An avalanche in the third quarter
The end of the first period heralded the deluge to come for the Bretons in the third quarter. A thunderous return from the locker room of Bigourdans to impose 10-2 in less than 5 minutes on the indifferent visitors (49-30). And after a short reaction from Lorient, Tarbo-Lourdais will pass the second to reach the milestone of 20 points ahead of one and one from Mo Queta (52-32, 26th). The end of the quarter came down to a three-point contest between Chambre and Venckus to widen the gap (64-38, 29th). With the disbursement of 28 points at the start of the last quarter, the mass is said.
The last quarter was the scene of the awakening of the residents of Lorient, who found a distant address. But the gap of 30 points was too big, and the inhabitants of the Quai did what was important to keep their opponent’s head under water. In the end, the Tarbais won the majority and returned to success. An important victory for the U’boys, who cannot count on Pharose, victim of a broken toe, and who continue on Tuesday with a trip to neighboring Toulouse.
Union 85 – Lorient 63
QT : 24-15, 15-13, 27-10, 19-25
Referees: Mr. Esfih and Ms. Marangoni.
Union Tarbes Lourdes: 29 successful shots from 56 (including 13/28 three-pointers); 14 successful free throws out of 20; 38 rebounds; 24 assists; 15 missing bullets; 6 interceptions; 3 blocks; 18 personal fouls.
Points: Venckus (15), Joseph (15), Chamber (cap.) (26), Wiscart-Goetz (5), Queta (10); then Le Roux (4), Ateba (3), Badiane (7), Hourne Raubet (-)
LORIENT: 22 successful shots out of 65 (including 7/27 three-pointers); 12 successful free throws out of 15; 34 rebounds; 15 assists; 11 missing bullets; 8 interceptions; 2 blocks; 19 personal fouls.
Points: Franceschi (2), Williams (4), Henry (15), Sclear (5), Vitale Boiteux (11); then Robin (cap.) (6), Gueye (2), Benoit (9), Mondesir (7), Dohou (2)