After resisting the leader last week, the Tarn-et-Garonnais welcome on Saturday evening the last team that has not yet won a single match this season.
Montauban Basket Club – Basket Club Ossunois, Saturday at 9:00 p.m., in Montauban (Fobio multisports hall). Referees: MM. Paul Thibault, and Ayoub Chahid.
Caption: Romain Dabadie and his teammates must deliver. (DDM)
After their recent ten-point defeat against the group leaders last week, Montalbanais have slipped down the overall ranking. Now, on the eve of the 18th round of the championship, those who were among the top five in this group for a few weeks find themselves considerably behind in sixth place, tied with two other teams (Coteaux du Luy and Malaussanne Mazerolles). However, the situation is still very interesting for the Tarn-et-Garonnais who still have a chance to quickly climb back into the top three of this competition. These factors keep the team motivated for each match. It will take a lot of motivation for Montauban Basket Club this weekend when they face Ossun. Despite having no victories in 17 matches, the Haut-Pyrénées players don’t seem equipped to challenge Montalbanais on their home court. With the worst defense in the championship and a more productive offensive, Ossun may be subject to Montauban’s comeback, even if they don’t come as sacrificial victims, recalling a tough match from earlier in the season.
Wheelchair basketball in the curtain-raiser
No second team curtain-raiser, but an exciting event as Caussadais host Blanquefort Bordeaux in their National 1 championship match, starting at 6:00 p.m.
For Montalbanais, the statistics are more favorable, but they remain cautious, knowing that unexpected outcomes are common in sports. Coach Cedric Fau’s players have prepared well and hope to start the game by showcasing their long-distance shooting skills (their undeniable strength this season) along with a solid defense that will thwart all opponents’ attempts. Maintaining their position at the top of the table will require a win that is logical on paper, but must be earned on the court.
