Hier-Toulon claimed a 103-97 victory over La Rochelle in the Pro B on Thursday evening, securing a hard-fought home win that kept their campaign alive in the French second division.
By then the hosts sat in 12th place with 19 wins from 38 games, while La Rochelle occupied eighth spot with 21 victories. The gap between them in the table remained tangible, and this result shifted the momentum slightly in favour of the home side.
Hier-Toulon had shown resilience in recent outings, beating Fos Provence 82-76 and Palazzolo 98-72. La Rochelle's form was less consistent, with defeats to Toulouse and Châlons-Reims among their last five fixtures.
And here's the thing — we had tipped the home side to win, giving them 53 per cent confidence. It came through, and the scoreline reflected a game where Hier-Toulon outworked their opponents over the full distance.
To be fair, the visitors never completely folded. They scored 97 points, which shows they stayed competitive, but Hier-Toulon's 103 proved decisive. The home side closed out the game when it mattered, holding their nerve in the final stages.
The result leaves Hier-Toulon with 19 wins and 19 losses, while La Rochelle's record moves to 21 wins and 17 defeats. Neither side has drawn a game this season, which keeps the table tight and every point crucial for those pushing for promotion.
