Nanterre 90 – 74 Le Mans | LNB Pro A | 26 May 2026

Nanterre turned the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez into a fortress on Tuesday night, dismantling Le Mans 90–74 in a commanding LNB Pro A performance. The home side shot over 50 percent from the field and dominated the boards to avenge an earlier-season loss and keep their playoff positioning strong.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Nanterre set the tone with aggressive transition offense. Guard Lukas Gonsior knocked down three early triples, pushing the lead to double digits by the end of the first quarter. Le Mans, trailing 27–16 after ten minutes, could never recover. The visitors managed to tighten their defense in the second period, but Nanterre’s bench depth proved decisive: the reserves contributed 32 points, compared to just 18 for Le Mans.

Key Moments

• First‑quarter explosion: Nanterre opened on a 14‑2 run, forcing a Le Mans timeout before the midway mark.
• Le Mans’ brief rally: Center Jordan Abouo scored 8 straight points early in the third to cut the deficit to 55–48, but Nanterre answered with a 12‑0 spurt.
• Fourth‑quarter cruise: With a 20‑point lead entering the final frame, Nanterre managed the clock efficiently and never allowed Le Mans within single digits again.

Standout Performers

• Lukas Gonsior (Nanterre): 24 points (6‑of‑9 from three), 5 assists, 3 rebounds.
• Benoît Mambo (Nanterre): 16 points, 12 rebounds – his fifth double‑double of the season.
• Jordan Abouo (Le Mans): 19 points and 7 rebounds in a losing effort.

Season Impact

The win improves Nanterre to 18‑11, strengthening their hold on a top‑six spot ahead of the playoffs. Le Mans drops to 14‑15, now teetering just above the relegation line. With five games remaining, Le Mans must shore up their road defense – they have lost 8 of their last 10 away from home.

Nanterre’s head coach praised his team’s defensive discipline: “We executed our game plan perfectly. We knew Le Mans would try to push inside, and our bigs did a great job contesting without fouling.”