Le Mans secured an important 88-80 home victory over San Pablo Burgos in EuroCup Basketball on 12 November 2026, holding off a determined Burgos comeback with a late 10-0 run. The French side led for much of the night, but the game remained in the balance until the final minutes.
Match overview
Le Mans started brightly, scoring 24 first-quarter points and taking a 24-19 lead. Burgos responded in the second quarter and cut the halftime deficit to 43-40. The visitors then threatened to take control early in the third, but Le Mans found answers through their bench and a renewed commitment to attacking the paint.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 88 |
| San Pablo Burgos | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 80 |
Key moments
Burgos trimmed the lead to 67-65 late in the third quarter, and the home crowd grew anxious. Le Mans responded with a 10-0 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters, creating enough breathing room to withstand Burgos’s final push. The run featured a corner three, a fast-break layup and two free throws after an aggressive drive.
Burgos kept fighting and moved within six points with under two minutes remaining, but Le Mans executed their half-court sets and knocked down their free throws down the stretch.
Tactical story
Le Mans won the game with balance. They attacked the rim consistently, moved the ball well against Burgos’s switching defense and received meaningful contributions from their bench. Defensively, they limited Burgos’s second-chance points and forced the visitors into contested jump shots.
Burgos stayed close thanks to their three-point shooting and offensive rebounding, but they were hurt by turnovers in key moments. Le Mans’s ability to score inside and draw fouls proved to be the difference in a tightly contested second half.
Standout performers
- Williams Narace (Le Mans): 16 points and 9 rebounds, providing energy and physicality in the paint.
- Cameron Henry (Le Mans): 19 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer during the decisive fourth-quarter run.
- Dani Diez (San Pablo Burgos): 15 points and 5 rebounds, keeping the visitors within striking distance.
What it means for the EuroCup Basketball standings
The 88-80 win gives Le Mans a valuable home result and keeps them competitive in the regular-season standings. San Pablo Burgos leave with a narrow defeat but will take encouragement from their resilience. For Le Mans, the performance was a reminder that their depth and defensive discipline can carry them through tight EuroCup games.