Le Mans delivered a statement road performance in EuroCup Basketball on October 22, 2026, defeating KK Cedevita Olimpija 84-66 in Ljubljana behind sharp ball movement, strong three-point shooting, and a controlling second half. The French side led for most of the night, never allowing Cedevita Olimpija to find a sustained rhythm and turning a close first quarter into a comfortable victory.

Match overview

Le Mans opened with purpose, attacking early in the shot clock and finding open shooters against Cedevita’s half-court defense. The visitors led 23-15 after the first quarter and extended the margin to 44-33 by halftime. Cedevita Olimpija tried to respond with a more physical approach in the third quarter, but Le Mans absorbed the pressure and answered with timely perimeter baskets.

The stats told a clear story: Le Mans shot 50% from the field, made 11 three-pointers, and recorded 20 assists, while Cedevita Olimpija shot just 39% overall and 6-of-25 from beyond the arc. The hosts also committed 15 turnovers, which Le Mans converted into valuable transition points.

Key moments

Cedevita’s best chance to get back into the game came early in the fourth quarter when a quick 6-0 run cut the deficit to 61-53. Le Mans responded immediately with a three-pointer from the wing and a driving layup, pushing the lead back to 13. A few possessions later, another offensive rebound and corner three made it 72-57 and effectively ended the comeback threat.

Tactical story

Le Mans won this game with patience and precision. The French side used strong off-ball movement to create driving lanes, and its pick-and-roll execution repeatedly forced Cedevita into late rotations. Defensively, Le Mans crowded the paint and challenged Cedevita’s shooters to beat them from outside. When the hosts missed, Le Mans controlled the defensive glass and pushed the pace before Cedevita could set its defense.

Standout players

• Yanis Morin (Le Mans): 21 points and 6 rebounds; consistently found gaps in Cedevita’s defense.
• Lucas Hergott (Le Mans): 17 points and 5 assists; controlled the pace and hit several important shots.
• Malcolm Givens (Le Mans): 14 points and 8 rebounds; gave the visitors a physical presence inside.
• Luka Kralj (KK Cedevita Olimpija): 15 points and 5 rebounds; fought hard but lacked enough support.
• Jan Novak (KK Cedevita Olimpija): 13 points; one of the few hosts efficient from the perimeter.

EuroCup Basketball impact

The road win is a significant confidence boost for Le Mans in the EuroCup Basketball regular season, especially against a proud home side like Cedevita Olimpija. It also highlights Le Mans’ ability to win with execution rather than pure pace. For Cedevita, the loss puts pressure on the next home fixture and raises questions about shot selection and perimeter consistency.