By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Le Mans secured another victory in Group I of the Round of 16 in the Basketball Champions League, defeating Hapoel Holon in Bulgaria 106-85.
David DiLeo was the most efficient in the winning team with 26 points (9/13 FG), Tashawn Thomas added 17, as did Johnny Berhanemeskel, while Shannon Bogues Jr. and Trevor Hudgins scored 13 each.
On the other side, Jordan McRae was the best with 17 points, two more than Adama Sanogo.
The first three quarters saw a very even duel in Bulgaria, with Le Mans entering the final ten minutes up by five (75-70). However, the last quarter belonged entirely to the French side.
The visitors played an incredible seven-minute stretch, scoring 25 points while allowing just four, making the score 100-74 at that point. The winner was decided then, and Hapoel Holon only softened the margin by the end.
Le Mans will await the third round of Group I in first place with two wins, facing Rytas next. Holon has two losses and will seek their first win away at Galatasaray.
Postgame press conference: