Levallois edges past Union Tarbes Lourdes in Nationale 1 thriller

Levallois secured a hard-fought 77–70 victory on the road against Union Tarbes Lourdes on May 24, 2026, in a highly competitive France Nationale 1 clash. The visitors used a strong second-half surge to overcome a determined home side and maintain their push at the top of the standings.

First half: Tarbes sets the pace

Union Tarbes Lourdes came out with intensity, feeding off the home crowd at the Palais des Sports de Lourdes. Their guards found early rhythm from mid-range, and a stout defensive effort forced several Levallois turnovers. By the midway point of the second quarter, Tarbes had built a lead that touched double digits. However, Levallois gradually settled into the game, cutting the deficit to five points by halftime.

Second half: Levallois takes control

The visitors emerged from the break with renewed energy. A 13–4 run early in the third quarter flipped the scoreboard, and Levallois never looked back. Their perimeter shooting improved dramatically, and they dominated the glass on both ends. Tarbes fought to stay within striking distance, but Levallois’ depth and discipline in the final period proved decisive. A late three-pointer off the bench sealed the result.

Key performers

• Levallois: Their leading scorer finished with 22 points, including 8 in the crucial third quarter, while the point guard dished out 7 assists and committed only one turnover.
• Union Tarbes Lourdes: The home side’s top scorer contributed 18 points and 5 rebounds, but received insufficient support from the bench (only 12 points combined).

Standings impact

The win boosts Levallois into the top four of the Nationale 1 table, strengthening their playoff credentials. For Union Tarbes Lourdes, the defeat leaves them in mid-table, still within reach of the postseason but with little margin for error in the remaining fixtures.

Levallois will look to build on this momentum when they host a struggling opponent next weekend. Tarbes, meanwhile, must regroup quickly for a tough away trip.