Cahorsauzet basket Stumbles in Valencia Condom, Faces Uphill Battle in Prenational Championship
VALENCE CONDOM, FRANCE - Cahorsauzet Basket (CSB) suffered a decisive 86-59 loss Saturday evening against a determined Valencia condom team, delaying their pursuit of a first win in the prenational championship. A disastrous first quarter proved insurmountable for the Lotoise squad, despite periods of improved defence and offensive efforts throughout the remainder of the contest.
The defeat comes as Valencia Condom actively seeks promotion to N3 at the season’s end, fueled by a desire to rebound from a prior opening-match setback. for Cahorsauzet, the loss underscores the challenges ahead in a competitive league and highlights areas needing immediate advancement as thay prepare to host Auch 2 next Saturday at Cauldron de Sauzet. This match is crucial for CSB to gain momentum and avoid falling further behind in the standings.
Early in the game, Cahorsauzet demonstrated initial promise, matching Valencia Condom’s pace thanks to strong contributions from N’Sumbu, Dronjack, and Abatan, briefly leading 9-10 after five minutes. However, a surge by the Gers team, capitalizing on 14 first-quarter turnovers by the visitors, quickly shifted the momentum. Valencia Condom closed the first quarter with a commanding 21-2 run, establishing a 30-12 lead.
While Cahorsauzet tightened their defense in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 34-22 by the 15th minute, each lost possession continued to prove costly. Valencia Condom maintained a cozy distance, extending their advantage to 44-27 by halftime.
the third quarter saw Cahorsauzet briefly reduce the deficit to eleven points (45-34), but Valencia Condom responded with renewed aggression. The lead ballooned to 20 points by the 26th minute (54-34) and further widened to 26 points at the 30-minute mark (63-37).
The final quarter saw Valencia Condom consistently maintain their substantial lead (72-47 at the 35th minute, 80-53 at the 38th minute), ultimately securing a 27-point victory, 86-59. Cahorsauzet will now focus on preparing for their home game against Auch 2, seeking to translate defensive improvements into a positive result.
