The Ruthenois won on the Tresses floor (64-61), Saturday November 30.
It’s starting to become a gentle habit. Two weeks after their success against Mont-de-Marsan (92-85 AD), the Ruthenois once again emerged victorious from a pending scenario, Saturday November 30 in Tresses. Enough to allow Matija Sagadin’s men to stay the course, with a fifth consecutive success and a confirmed leadership position.
This time, Rodez did not need a last-second basket to snatch an overtime period. But the margin was hardly wider. After leading the race for most of the match, the Aveyronnais were shaken in the final quarter. The Girondins even took the advantage, for a small point, at the start of the last minute.
Thanks to good management of the last moments and baskets from Luca Bonnal and Valentin Gélin, the visitors nevertheless managed to take back the lead for good. “It’s good, we managed to snatch this victory at the endappreciated the coach. There was no panic and we were mentally strong to get through it. »
However, Matija Sagadin did not appreciate everything about her team’s performance. “We could have killed the match earlierhe estimated. We started well, we managed to play our game but when they started to defend in the zone, we sinned offensively. » To the point of exposing himself in the finale. “They’re an eye-catching team, the last quarter was very physical. » But once again, his protégés were able to get through it.
