After the break and encouraged by an incredible band of supporters, the Lyon girls got their second win in the championship finals (77-69). It will take one more win for them to grab the Holy Grail.
Summary from our partner, Atelier MCA.
What a battle on Wednesday in Mado Bonnet! The top two clubs in the championship offered a fantastic contest to the public at Mado Bonnet. While everything is still to play for in these finals, the Lyon girls did the necessary at home winning their second match in a row. They join Lattes after these two deserved wins, but it will take one more to get the national title.
It was in the third quarter that the Lions asserted their supremacy after a close contest in the first half with the team from Hérault. More incisive and tougher in their defensive game, the team from Lyon worried their rivals and set the pace. Encouraged by Paoline SALAGNAC and Julie ALLEMAND, they took the advantage (61-50), before managing the final round expertly to grab a precious win. Next round of this final on Tuesday in Lattes. An opportunity for the Lyon team to grab the national title…
