Rouen Dominate Vendée Challans in Pro B Blowout

Rouen produced a commanding performance at the Salle des Cotonniers on May 16, 2026, dismantling Vendée Challans 98–77 in a Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B fixture. The home side seized control from the opening tip and never looked back, improving their position in the tightly contested second-tier standings.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, Rouen’s defensive intensity set the tone. They forced multiple turnovers and turned them into fast-break points, building a 28–18 lead after ten minutes. By halftime, the gap had grown to 16 points (54–38), and Vendée Challans never managed to close within single digits in the second half. Rouen’s depth proved decisive, with contributions across the roster.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Rouen opened with a 12–0 run inside the opening five minutes, capitalising on poor shooting from Vendée Challans.
• Second Half Killer: Early in the third quarter, Rouen stretched the lead to 24 points (68–44) with a 9–0 burst, effectively ending any hope of a comeback.
• Bench Production: Rouen’s reserves outscored their counterparts 38–22, a critical factor in the 21-point margin.

Standout Players

Rouen’s backcourt duo led the way. Point guard Maxime Courby orchestrated the offence with 16 points and 10 assists, recording a double-double. Shooting guard Lucas Dussoulier added 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including four three-pointers. For Vendée Challans, forward Jonathan Ubrich fought hard for 20 points and 8 rebounds, but lacked support.

Table and Season Impact

The victory moved Rouen closer to the top six in the Pro B standings, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With the regular season entering its final stretch, every win carries enormous weight. Vendée Challans, meanwhile, slipped further into the bottom half and face an uphill battle to climb back into contention.

Rouen’s efficient offence (52% from the field) and stifling defence (forcing 16 turnovers) highlighted a complete team effort. For Vendée Challans, the defeat underscored ongoing struggles on the road, where they have now lost five of their last six away fixtures.