The RVBC relied on its two most experienced players to win the first game of its season: Kristen Mann (23pts) and Bernies Ngoyisa (12pts) contributed more than half of Vendée’s points.
Nice had the better start (11-17, 10′) but in front of its home crowd, Roche Vendée caught up and then held on in the crunch time as Cavigal went all out.