A “easy” victory for the Niss’Angels yesterday against Lyon with a decisive score of 94-44. This success allows the Niss’Angels to stay close to the league leaders and keep an eye on a potential playoff spot.
Serious, meticulous, and generous on defense, the Niss’Angels made life difficult for the Lyon team. A decisive victory with a score of 94 to 44 in favor of Cavigal.
The Nice Fortification
Rachid Meziane’s players launched into the game full force. From the very first minutes, the Azur team inflicted a devastating 8-0 on the Rhône team.
In defense, a true wall stood against the Lyon players. The latter accumulated turnovers on attack while the Nice team scored easy points through lightning-fast transitions.
Special mention to Ambrosia Anderson who scored 10 points in the first quarter. Well supported by Djéné Diawara (8 points), solid near the basket, and Alice Nayo (7 points), who proved valuable off the bench to support Courtney Hurt. At the end of the first quarter, the Nice team had already scored 33 points against Lyon’s 15.
In the second quarter, the intensity dropped. Rachid Meziane’s players controlled the pace of the game and took advantage of any mistakes by Lyon. By halftime, the game was already decided: 50-28 for Cavigal.
A Controlled Second Half
Upon returning from the locker rooms, the home team continued their relentless defense. The Lyon team scored only 4 points in the period!
On offense, the Nice players shared the scoring, adding 22 points in the third quarter. At the end of the quarter, the score was 72-32 for the home team.
The fourth quarter was insignificant. The Lyon players no longer believed they could win, and both sides took the opportunity to rotate their squads. The Nice team ultimately secured the win with a decisive score of 94 to 44.
They will need to confirm this resurgence in form in two weeks on the court in Angers.
