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Nanterre surprises Chalon in successful Betclic ELITE opener

Betclic ELITE - In a home upset, Élan Chalon fell to Nanterre (78-86) during the first round of Betclic ELITE. At the Colisée, Elric Delord's men struggled against an uncompromising Paris region defense and catastrophic outside shooting, allowing Nanterre to claim an impressive opening victory.
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Nanterre surprises Chalon in successful Betclic ELITE opener
Photo Credit : Charlotte Geoffray / Elan Chalon

Expected to build on their strong 2024-2025 season finish and BCL qualification, Chalon stumbled in their first Betclic ELITE game against Nanterre (78-86) this Tuesday, September 30 at the Colisée.

Élan Chalon, coming off their BCL preliminary round successes, saw their high-powered offense stifled by a very solid Paris region defense. Julien Mahé’s team led almost the entire game, with well-balanced scoring and strong rebounding work.

– Round 1

 

Colisée cooled by Nanterre’s defense

Chalon supporters hoped for another offensive showcase, but Nanterre quickly dampened those hopes. Julien Mahé’s team won three of four quarters, forcing Élan into poor outside shooting (1/16 from 3-point range in the first half, 7/31 total).

In a generally controlled game, eight Nanterre players finished with at least 10 points or 12 in evaluation. Benjamin Sene (16 points) set the tone, well supported by Mathis Dossou-Yovo (12 points), Roko Prkacin (11 points) and Jeremy Senglin (11 points). Young Hugo Yimga-Moukouri (17 years old) also scored his first Betclic ELITE points (10).

Jeremy Senglin and Nanterre started their season with a victory at Chalon
Jeremy Senglin and Nanterre started their season with a victory at Chalon (photo: Charlotte Geoffrey)

Chalon inaccurate and frustrated

For Chalon, Jeremiah Hill tried to lead a comeback (16 points, but 0/7 from 3-point range), supported by Cuthbertson (15 points) and Mutts (11 points). But success was elusive, despite clear dominance in offensive rebounds before halftime (13 in the first period).

Elric Delord even received a double technical foul in crunch time, amid ironic chants from the fans. « We really gave it our all, we can’t blame ourselves, » says the Périgord coach in his post-game debrief. « With average shooting efficiency, it could have gone our way. »

A strong statement from Nanterre

In his first official game as Nanterre’s head coach, Julien Mahé claims a prestigious victory. The game identity is clear: defensive intensity, high tempo, and threats from all positions. This should boost confidence for a team looking to return to the top of the Betclic ELITE standings after a challenging 2024-2025 season.

Chalon, meanwhile, will need to bounce back quickly after this setback, starting next round, to avoid seeing their Top 4 ambitions fade from the start.

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Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve is the founder and editor-in-chief of BeBasket, which he has been running since 2010 (formerly known as Catch & Shoot). Having studied at the École Publique de Journalisme de Tours and two universities in North America, he has developed his expertise in French basketball, from the National League to amateur divisions, over the past 20 years. Alongside this, he is also involved in the development of clubs in the Montpellier area.
Nanterre surprises Chalon in successful Betclic ELITE opener