Boulangère Wonderligue: Trinity San Antonio Drops 28 Points but Asvel Féminin Completes Perfect Playdowns Run
San Antonio’s Brilliance Couldn’t Tilt the Balance in loss to ASVEL Photo Credit: Toulouse MB
The final day of the La Boulangère Wonderligue Playdowns had little on the line in terms of survival — both Toulouse M.B. and Lyon Asvel Féminin had already secured their spots before tip-off. Yet the two sides still put on a competitive show, with Asvel ultimately prevailing 75-68 to cap a perfect six-game run through the Playdowns.
San Antonio’s Brilliance Couldn’t Tilt the Balance
Trinity San Antonio was the story of the first half. Described as « très déterminée et insaisissable » — very determined and unstoppable — the Toulouse M.B. guard led her team’s offense with authority, keeping the match tightly contested. At halftime, Toulouse trailed by just six points (37-43), a testament to San Antonio’s ability to manufacture baskets and create for teammates with her 7 assists.
Toulouse M.B. 68 - 75 Lyon Asvel Women · LFB · 12/05/2026
| Game | PTS | REB | AST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse M.B. | Hortense Limouzin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abigail Dia | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alix Klewinski | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Manoe Cisse | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Jessica Lindstrom | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Trinity San Antonio | 28 | 2 | 7 | |
| Assetou Traore | 16 | 6 | 2 | |
| Taya Reimer | 10 | 8 | 0 | |
| Julia Marthi-Toffolon | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Léane Tardy | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Lyon Asvel Women | Diana Balayera | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Dayshanette Harris | 10 | 5 | 11 | |
| Honesty Scott-Grayson | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Lana Bentoumi | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aïnhoa Risacher | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
| Emma Peytour | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jess-Mine Zodia | 20 | 14 | 2 | |
| Sara Scalia | 15 | 3 | 2 | |
| Awa Trasi | 10 | 3 | 1 |
The opening quarter had seen Asvel come out strong, building an early advantage of 16-28. Toulouse clawed back, and San Antonio’s individual brilliance kept the visitors within reach heading into the locker room. With 28 points on the night, she was the clear standout performer of the match — a dazzling individual display in a losing effort.
Asvel’s Third Quarter Sealed the Game
The second half told a different story. Asvel came out with renewed intensity in the third quarter, stringing together an 8-0 run that broke the game open. By the time the fourth quarter began, the Lyon-Villeurbanne side had built a 20-point cushion (47-67), effectively putting the result beyond doubt.
Toulouse refused to fold entirely. A 10-0 run in the fourth quarter showed the team’s character and the depth of talent on display — young players like Alix Klewinski also catching the eye — but the deficit was simply too large to overcome. The final buzzer confirmed Asvel’s 75-68 victory.
For Toulouse, the Playdowns campaign ended with a 6-6 record and 18 points, good for third place after six days. A respectable finish that underlines the club’s stability heading into the offseason.
Asvel Ends the Season in Dominant Form
Asvel’s perfect 6-0 Playdowns record — achieved despite carrying a one-point penalty — is the defining number of this phase of the competition. Twenty points and top spot in the Playdowns standings, the Lyon-Villeurbanne side found their rhythm at exactly the right moment of the season.
Last 5 games averages
| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 29:02 | 18.2 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
Last 5 games
| Date | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05 | 33:36 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | L 68-75 vs LYO | LFB |
| 06/05 | 16:58 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | L 69-93 vs ANG | LFB |
| 02/05 | 29:40 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | W 62-77 @ ROC | LFB |
| 29/04 | 28:41 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | L 81-48 @ LYO | LFB |
| 11/04 | 36:15 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | W 60-67 @ ANG | LFB |
The methodical, relentless execution Asvel displayed in the second half on May 12 was emblematic of their entire Playdowns run. While San Antonio’s 28-point effort gave Toulouse every chance, Asvel’s collective dominance ultimately proved the difference. As the 2025-2026 season draws to a close, Asvel Féminin head into the offseason with serious momentum behind them.
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