Mulhouse delivered a commanding 89-67 victory over Besancon Avenir Comtois in France Nationale 1, combining efficient three-point shooting with a relentless transition game. The hosts controlled the contest from the second quarter onward and never allowed Besancon to settle into a comfortable half-court rhythm.

Match overview

Mulhouse came out with purpose, pushing the pace and attacking early in the shot clock. Their guards found gaps in Besancon’s defense and either finished at the rim or kicked the ball out to open shooters. Besancon Avenir Comtois tried to slow the game down and work through their big men, but Mulhouse’s defensive pressure made every possession feel difficult.

The first quarter was competitive, with Besancon staying within striking distance thanks to a few timely three-pointers. The second quarter changed the game. Mulhouse increased their defensive intensity, forced turnovers, and turned them into easy fast-break points. By halftime, the hosts had built a comfortable lead and seized control of the tempo.

Key moments

The game broke open late in the second quarter when Mulhouse went on a 16-3 run. The surge featured two steals, a pair of corner threes, and an emphatic fast-break dunk that brought the home crowd to its feet. Besancon called timeout, but Mulhouse kept rolling after the break, extending the lead with crisp ball movement and offensive rebounds.

• A 16-3 second-quarter run gave Mulhouse a lead they never threatened.
• Mulhouse shot efficiently from beyond the arc and dominated fast-break points.
• Besancon Avenir Comtois could not slow the hosts’ transition attack.

Besancon showed some fight in the third quarter, but every time they cut the deficit, Mulhouse answered with a three or a second-chance basket. The final quarter was played at a comfortable pace for the hosts, who emptied their bench late and closed out the 89-67 win.

Tactical story

Mulhouse’s offense was built on pace and spacing. They pushed the ball after every defensive rebound, forcing Besancon’s big men to run the floor and creating mismatches in transition. When the game slowed down, Mulhouse used pick-and-roll actions to draw help defenders and create open looks from the perimeter. Their ball movement was sharp, and their shot selection was consistently good.

Defensively, Mulhouse disrupted Besancon’s entry passes and forced them into contested jump shots. Besancon found some success inside, but they could not match the hosts’ energy or rebounding effort. The combination of transition offense and perimeter shooting proved too much.

Top performers

Mulhouse guard Yanis Keller led the scoring with 22 points and five assists, while forward Nabil Courtois added 17 points and nine rebounds. Besancon Avenir Comtois were led by Hugo Perrin, who scored 16 points, and by center Mathis Leroy, who finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.

Standings impact

The blowout win gives Mulhouse a significant confidence boost in France Nationale 1 and reinforces their reputation as one of the more dangerous offensive teams in the league. Besancon Avenir Comtois will need to regroup defensively after a difficult night. For Mulhouse, the challenge now is to carry the same pace and defensive intensity into their next fixture.