The race for positioning in Occitanie’s basketball leagues is intensifying as teams navigate the mid-season stretch. Jégun continues to demonstrate dominance in Regional 2, while Valence-Condom maintains its hold on the top spot in Prénationale, overcoming Lézat in a recent contest. However, challenges persist for teams like Eauze, struggling to find consistency in the Prénationale division.
Prénationale: Valence-Condom Solidifies Lead, Auch II Faces Struggles
Valence-Condom (VCGB) showcased its offensive prowess with a commanding 108-77 victory over TOAC Hopes on Sunday at the Valence-sur-Baïse Arena. This win further cements their position as a leading contender in the Prénationale championship. The team’s ability to score consistently and maintain a strong presence on their home court is proving to be a key factor in their success. Earlier in the week, VCGB secured another important win against Lézat, 84-82, demonstrating their ability to win close contests.
Castéra Réjaumont also secured a win, defeating Stade Toulousain II 81-73, and now shares third place with Ouest Toulousain. This result highlights the competitive balance within the league, with several teams vying for playoff contention. However, Auch II experienced a setback, narrowly losing at home to CahorSauzet 58-68, despite a competitive effort. A missed opportunity at the end of the match proved costly for the team.
Regional Leagues: Jégun’s Continued Success, Pouyastruc Stumbles
Jégun continues to be a force in Regional 2, securing a decisive 83-60 win against Élan Colomiers Tournefeuille. This victory extends their winning streak to thirteen games, solidifying their position as the league leader. Their consistent performance throughout the season demonstrates a well-rounded team with a clear strategy for success.
In Regional 3, a significant upset occurred as VCGB II defeated the league-leading Pouyastruc 66-57, handing them their first defeat of the season. This result injects new energy into the league standings and demonstrates the potential for shifts in the competitive landscape. CTC Grand Armagnac also secured a win at Jégun II, 59-52, positioning themselves among the top teams in the first phase of the competition. Castéra II, however, faced a setback, losing to Saint-Puy 71-68.
AS Montaltaise and L’Isle-Jourdain concluded the first phase of Pool B with victories, defeating Foix 75-67 and Carla 67-47 respectively. These wins provide a positive momentum as they prepare for the next stage of the competition.
Women’s Leagues: Challenges for Eauze, Gimont II Faces Difficulties
The Prénationale women’s league has seen a challenging stretch for Eauze, who suffered a third consecutive defeat, losing 47-43 to Laloubère on Sunday. This losing streak has caused them to slip to seventh place in the standings. The team will need to address their recent struggles to regain their competitive edge.
Gimont II also faced difficulties, being dominated by Cunac Lescure, who won 63-50. This loss underscores the challenges Gimont II faces in competing against stronger opponents in the league.
In Regional 2, BC Lislois suffered a significant defeat, losing 108-46 to Léguevin. Despite the loss, the team will look to learn from the experience and improve their performance in future matches. A closely contested derby between Castéra and Réjaumont ended with a 58-53 victory for Castéra. Vic-Fezensac secured a win against Colomiers Tournefeuille II 51-47, taking third place in the league. Eauze II also experienced a loss, falling to TCMS II 66-46.
The upcoming matches promise further excitement and competitive action as teams continue to battle for positioning in their respective leagues. The performances of teams like Jégun and Valence-Condom will be closely watched as they strive to maintain their momentum and secure favorable outcomes in the weeks ahead. The challenges faced by teams like Eauze and Gimont II highlight the competitive nature of the league and the importance of consistency in achieving success.
