Andrezieux Boutheon ALS delivered one of the statement road performances of the France Nationale 1 round on October 24, 2026, defeating Besancon Avenir Comtois 96-74. The visitors controlled the game from the second quarter onward, turning a competitive opening into a comfortable win behind balanced scoring and a defense that forced Besancon into rushed possessions.

Match overview

The final scoreline reflects a game that slipped away from the hosts in the middle quarters. Besancon Avenir Comtois opened with energy in front of its home crowd, but Andrezieux Boutheon ALS answered with sharper ball movement and a steady stream of paint touches. The quarter scores told the story: 18-24, 20-25, 17-23 and 19-24, all in favor of the visitors.

ALS led 49-38 at halftime and pushed the advantage to 72-55 by the end of the third. Besancon never found a sustained response, and the final period became a matter of managing the lead rather than chasing the result.

Key moments

The decisive stretch arrived late in the first half, when Andrezieux Boutheon ALS closed the second quarter with a 10-0 run. That burst turned a five-point cushion into a double-digit halftime lead and forced Besancon into a more hurried offensive approach. Early in the third, ALS added a 12-2 run that effectively removed the hosts from contention.

Tactical story

Andrezieux Boutheon ALS mixed man-to-man pressure with a compact zone that clogged the lane and invited Besancon to settle for contested perimeter shots. The hosts finished with only six made three-pointers and struggled to generate second-chance points. On offense, ALS attacked the rim early, drew help defenders and then found open shooters on the back side. The result was a balanced scoring effort and a 52% shooting night from the field.

Standout players

Malik Benali led Andrezieux Boutheon ALS with 23 points and seven assists, repeatedly breaking down Besancon’s first line of defense. Jules Perrin added 18 points and eight rebounds, while the ALS bench contributed timely minutes on both ends. For Besancon Avenir Comtois, Yanis Morel scored 17 points and Mathis Girard added 14, but the hosts lacked enough support around them.

Season impact

The win gives Andrezieux Boutheon ALS valuable momentum in the France Nationale 1 standings and reinforces its credentials as a team capable of winning away from home. For Besancon Avenir Comtois, the 96-74 defeat highlights the need for better half-court execution and more resistance on the defensive glass as the season progresses.

By the numbers

• Final score: Besancon Avenir Comtois 74, Andrezieux Boutheon ALS 96
• Halftime: Besancon 38, Andrezieux 49
• Quarter scores: 18-24, 20-25, 17-23, 19-24
• Field-goal shooting: Besancon 41%, Andrezieux 52%
• Three-pointers made: Besancon 6, Andrezieux 9