Mulhouse 96 – 71 Tours United Metropolitan | France Nationale 1 – 23 May 2026

Mulhouse dominated Tours United Metropolitan from start to finish at the Salle des Sports, cruising to a 96-71 victory in France Nationale 1 action. The comprehensive win keeps Mulhouse in the thick of the promotion race, while Tours slides further into the relegation zone.

Blistering Start Sets the Tone

Mulhouse came out with immense energy, racing to a 28-12 lead after the first quarter. Tours struggled to handle the home team's full-court press, turning the ball over 11 times in the opening 10 minutes. By halftime, the margin had ballooned to 25 points (54-29), as Mulhouse shot an incredible 67% from two-point range.

Top Scorers and Team Effort

• Mulhouse: Versatile forward Romain Darnaud poured in 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while guard Kévin Mendy contributed 18 points and 6 assists. Center Jonathan Rousselle dominated the boards with 14 rebounds to go with 11 points.
• Tours United Metropolitan: Mattéo Goudou-Sinclair was the lone bright spot, scoring 19 points on efficient 8-of-11 shooting. However, no other Tours player reached double figures, and the team shot just 39% from the floor.

Second-Half Cruise Control

The third quarter saw Mulhouse extend their lead to 31 points before easing off in the fourth. head coach Stéphane Eberlin emptied his bench, giving valuable minutes to younger players. Tours never managed to cut the deficit below 20 points in the final period, as Mulhouse's depth proved too much.

Standings and Playoff Implications

With the win, Mulhouse moves to 18-9, sitting third in the Nationale 1 standings and just one game behind second-placed Saint-Vallier. The top two teams earn automatic promotion to Pro B, so every victory is vital. Tours, meanwhile, falls to 9-18, languishing in 15th place – two spots above the relegation line. They face an uphill battle to avoid dropping to Nationale 2.

Mulhouse will face a tough test next week when they travel to league leaders Poitiers, while Tours hosts La Rochelle in a critical relegation six-pointer.