Lyonsso fell short in the French Cup on Tuesday evening, losing 73-77 to Besançon at home. The result came as a surprise given the hosts' recent record, though their form has been anything but consistent. Beating 67-56 against Vichy-Clermont last month was one high point in an otherwise uneven run.
The visitors held their nerve when it mattered. They had shown vulnerability before — losing 60-71 to Mulhouse and 80-102 to Rouen — but this time they found something extra. By then, the momentum had shifted, and Besançon refused to let it go.
Lyonsso's recent matches tell a story of peaks and valleys. After that satisfying win over Vichy-Clermont, they dropped points against Yer-Toulon and Rouen. The 85-84 victory over Saint-Vallie was close, but closeness does not always mean comfort.
Besançon's record is similarly patchy. That 123-74 demolition of Saint-Quentin looked impressive on paper, but the following week brought a 60-71 loss to Mulhouse. They have not been able to string results together consistently.
The win moves Besançon forward in the competition. For Lyonsso, it adds another chapter to a season that has been hard to read. Three points either way in these cup ties rarely settles anything for long.
