The SQBB basketball team arrived in Poitiers with a significant setback: Eddie Ekiyor was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Adding to their woes, Elijah Clarance suffered a fall in the first quarter, landing heavily on his back. The Swedish player was subsequently transported to the hospital for evaluation.
Despite these challenges, Poitiers secured a victory, with Marcus Hammond playing a pivotal role, contributing 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. He was supported by strong performances from Jordan Ratton, who scored 14 points and achieved an evaluation of 20, and Narcisse Ngoy, with 8 points and 8 rebounds.
“With all due respect to Poitiers, we need to secure Game 2, and then we’ll have to come back and win here on Sunday. Congratulations to them. But we froze the ball in the second half. We didn’t show our level, even though we managed to do so at times,” commented Neftali Difuidi to L’Aisne Nouvelle.
Saint-Quentin Faces Critical Situation
The SQBB basketball team found itself in a dire predicament during their game against Poitiers. The team was already without Eddie Ekiyor due to an ankle injury. The situation worsened when Elijah Clarance sustained a back injury after a fall in the opening quarter, necessitating his immediate transfer to the hospital.
Poitiers emerged victorious, with Marcus Hammond leading the charge with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jordan Ratton’s 14 points and Narcisse Ngoy’s 8 points and 8 rebounds were also crucial in their win.
Following the game, SQBB’s Neftali Difuidi expressed his disappointment, stating to L’Aisne Nouvelle, “With all due respect to Poitiers, we have to win Game 2, and then we must come back and win here on Sunday. Congratulations to them. But we froze the ball in the second half. We didn’t perform at our level, despite showing flashes of it at times.”
Saint-Quentin Faces Critical Situation
The SQBB basketball team arrived in Poitiers without Eddie Ekiyor, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Compounding their difficulties, Elijah Clarance suffered a fall in the first quarter, landing hard on his back. The Swedish player was subsequently taken to the hospital.
Marcus Hammond was instrumental in the Poitevins’ victory, tallying 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. He was complemented by Jordan Ratton (14 points and 20 evaluation) and Narcisse Ngoy (8 points and 8 rebounds).
“With all due respect to Poitiers, we have to go and get Game 2, and then we’ll have to come back and win here on Sunday. Congratulations to them. But we froze the ball in the second half. We didn’t show our level, even though we managed to do so at times,” commented Neftali Difuidi to L’Aisne Nouvelle.
