By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Le Mans Sarthe Basket used their advantage below the basket in order to beat Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket 92-80 on Day 23 of PRO A League.
The 221cm tall Youssoupha Fall was too much for his opponents. He led the victors with 20 points and was one rebound short of a double-double (9 rebounds).
Controlling the paint was crucial in this game as Le Mans outjumped the opponent (41-31).
While Le Mans focused on the paint, the guests tried their luck with 3-point shooting but they just couldn’t keep up on offense throughout the game, especially in the second half.
Four players scored in double digits for Hyeres-Toulon but Ferdinand Prenom was the most effective with 18 points.
Le Mans trails Monaco for the top of the standings with a 16-7 record, falling one victory short.
Hyeres-Toulon stays at the bottom with 6-17.
The day before, AS Monaco completed their successful week with a win over Antibes on the road 85-76.
Day 23 Results (Saturday)
| HOME | AWAY | FT | HT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| PARIS LEVALLOIS | GRAVELINES DUNKERQUE | 76-88 | 39-36 | 25-20 | 14-16 | 17-22 | 20-30 |
| LIMOGES | CHOLET | 67-60 | 29-40 | 9-27 | 20-13 | 21-13 | 17-7 |
| LE MANS | HYERES TOULON | 92-80 | 44-43 | 28-20 | 16-23 | 26-16 | 22-21 |
| DIJON | LYON VILLEURBANNE | 92-89 | 37-42 | 17-24 | 20-18 | 33-27 | 22-20 |
| CHALON/SAONE | CHALONS REIMS | 91-77 | 49-32 | 29-23 | 20-9 | 23-29 | 19-16 |