Nancy SLUC — Nanterre 92: 80:65, LNB

Nancy SLUC beat Nanterre 92 80-65 in the LNB on 17 October 2026. We had given an away win at 57 per cent confidence, but the match took a different turn. The hosts kept their composure after the opening exchanges and never let Nanterre find rhythm.

Nancy's defence set the tone early. They recorded 10 blocks to Nanterre's 2, and that presence in the paint disrupted drives and changed shooting angles. The visitors managed 23 three-point attempts but converted only six, while Nancy hit seven of their 19. By then the scoreboard was telling one story.

Turnovers mattered too. Nanterre coughed up 15 balls compared to Nancy's 10, and those extra possessions let the hosts control tempo. Free throws told a similar tale: Nancy made 28 of 37 while Nanterre managed 13 of 20. The bookmakers were pricing a low-scoring game, but the defensive work kept it tighter than expected.

Both sides have played four games so far. Nancy sit 14th with one win, Nanterre 9th with two. The gap between them remains the same, but the quality of this result suggests Nancy cannot afford another slip if they want to climb.