BC Nord Alsace Defeats Nord Sundgau Women
- BC Nord Sundgau has been relegated to the Prénationale division following a defeat against BC Nord Alsace on April 12, 2026.
- The women's basketball team, which represents Illfurth and the Altkirch sector, suffered the loss on Sunday afternoon at the facilities of BC Nord Alsace.
- The relegation follows a difficult season for the squad led by coach Laurent Hertel.
BC Nord Sundgau has been relegated to the Prénationale division following a defeat against BC Nord Alsace on April 12, 2026.
The women’s basketball team, which represents Illfurth and the Altkirch sector, suffered the loss on Sunday afternoon at the facilities of BC Nord Alsace. The result confirms the team’s drop from the Nationale 3 féminine league.
Season Struggles and Final Efforts
The relegation follows a difficult season for the squad led by coach Laurent Hertel. Despite the eventual outcome, the team had demonstrated resilience in their final appearances.
On March 22, 2026, BC Nord Sundgau secured a 66-57 victory against DA Dijon. During that match, player Coline Weisenhorn contributed 7 points to the score. While the victory provided a morale boost, the team was already considered nearly certain to be relegated at that time.
The victory against Dijon was the fifth success of the season for the team, who continued to compete despite their precarious position in the standings.
Regional Context
The losing side, BC Nord Sundgau, is based in the Sundgau – Trois-Frontières region. Their opponents, BC Nord Alsace, operate across Haguenau, Reichshoffen, and Niederbronn.