Ad Blois put together a convincing 102-89 victory over La Rochelle in the Pro-B league on Friday evening, October 17th. The hosts opened the scoring early and never looked back, establishing a lead that would define the contest. By then, it was clear this would not be a close affair.
The first half saw Ad Blois control the tempo, building a comfortable cushion through efficient offence. La Rochelle struggled to find their rhythm, missing key shots at crucial moments. To be fair, the visitors had their chances but could not convert them.
After the break, Ad Blois extended their advantage further, putting the game to bed early. They played with confidence and precision, while La Rochelle appeared to lose focus. And here's the thing — this match was decided in those opening exchanges.
My prediction before kick-off backed the home side at 57 per cent confidence, and that proved right. The hosts had been building momentum through their recent results, and this victory continued that run. It was a straightforward outcome that reflected the quality gap.
Ad Blois now sit seventh in the table with four games played, two wins and two losses. La Rochelle remain in sixteenth place after one victory from four matches. Both sides have zero points accumulated at this stage of the season.
The recent form of both teams told the story before they even took the court. Ad Blois had shown vulnerability in defeat to Rouen but bounced back strongly against Tours. La Rochelle's inconsistency has been evident across their campaign so far.
