The Betclic Élite Final Four is taking shape! Following victories in their opening home games, both Nanterre and Monaco successfully completed the task on the road this Wednesday, securing their progression without undue pressure. These two teams are now slated to meet in the coming days for a chance to reach the final.
Earlier in the evening, Nanterre capitalized on Le Mans’ shooting struggles (5/29 from three-point range) to establish an early lead they maintained until the end of the game (55-64). Despite the absence of their MVP candidate Mathis Dossou-Yovo, Julien Mahé relied on Mitchell Saxen, who had a standout performance with 14 rebounds.
Monaco, on their part, delivered a masterclass at Ekinox, winning decisively (103-114). Even with a roster again limited to seven professional players, the Monegasque squad managed to score an impressive 114 points against their opponent. This result was driven by strong teamwork, highlighted by four ASM players scoring 20 points or more: Matthew Strazel, Jaron Blossomgame, Élie Okobo, and Yoan Makoundou.
