Evreux earned an 85-79 road win over La Rochelle in Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B on October 24, 2026, thanks to a composed fourth-quarter finish and timely defensive stops. La Rochelle kept the game close throughout, but Evreux made the decisive plays in the final minutes.

Match overview

La Rochelle started well and held a narrow lead after the first quarter, but Evreux responded in the second to take a five-point advantage into halftime. The hosts fought back in the third, setting up a tense final period.

• First quarter: La Rochelle 21-20
• Second quarter: Evreux 22-18
• Third quarter: La Rochelle 22-19
• Fourth quarter: Evreux 23-19

Evreux led 42-38 at halftime, but La Rochelle moved ahead 60-61 after three quarters. The visitors then produced the stronger closing stretch, using a 9-0 run to seize control before sealing the win at the free-throw line.

Key moments

With the game tied early in the fourth quarter, Evreux went on a 9-0 run that changed the momentum. La Rochelle answered with back-to-back baskets to cut the deficit, but Evreux’s defense forced two critical turnovers in the final two minutes. The visitors converted those chances into points and made enough free throws to hold off the late pressure.

Tactical story

Evreux’s defensive discipline stood out, especially in the fourth quarter when they limited La Rochelle’s clean looks from the perimeter. The visitors also controlled the defensive glass in the closing minutes and pushed in transition when opportunities appeared. La Rochelle had success inside and generated second-chance points, but costly misses from beyond the arc and a few untimely turnovers undermined their comeback attempt.

Standout performers

Evreux’s wing players delivered important baskets in the second half, while the backcourt handled pressure well in the final minutes. La Rochelle’s interior players kept the hosts in contention with physical play and rebounding, but the team needed more consistent outside shooting to stretch Evreux’s defense. The road win reflects Evreux’s composure in a tight game.

Season impact

The result gives Evreux a valuable away victory in the LNB Pro B standings and adds confidence to their early-season form. La Rochelle will be disappointed to lose a game that was within reach, especially after leading late in the third quarter. With the league table already tightening, road wins like this one can carry extra weight when the playoff race develops.