By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Le Mans defeated Mersin on their home court with a score of 113-83 in the second game of the FIBA BCL Play-In, advancing to the next stage.
The standout player of the match was Johnny Berhanemeskel with 24 points, Shannon Bogues added 16, and David DiLeo finished the game with 13 points.
On the visitors’ side, Anthony Cowan was the top scorer with 23 points, while Francisco Cruz added 13.
The French team easily secured the victory this time as well, having effectively settled the match in the first half. After 10 minutes, the hosts held a significant lead (31-16), which they expanded by halftime, and interestingly, Le Mans won all four quarters. In the end, there was no drama, and the French team outscored Mersin by a total of 57 points over the two games.
Le Mans continues their campaign in the FIBA BCL, while Mersin has concluded their participation and will now focus on their commitments in Turkey.
Postgame press conference: