Six consecutive defeats, then a hard-fought victory at Denain (83-86): Caen BC has found their form again in Elite 2.
Caen BC was going through a difficult period. The team had six consecutive defeats across all competitions, a run that weighed on the squad's morale. But on Friday, November 13, 2026, the Caennais finally found their way back to success.
The performance is all the more remarkable as Denain had not yet lost at home this season in Elite 2. The league leader saw their fortress fall thanks to a Caennais feat (83-86). No other team in the championship had managed to win on Denain's court until now.
Jean-Baptiste Lecrosnier, the CBC's coach, said he was satisfied with his team's response. He emphasized that this success represented true teamwork, despite the absences that weakened the squad throughout the season. The coach is counting on this positive momentum to build the rest of the season's journey.
This victory could mark a turning point for Caen BC. The group demonstrated they still possess unexpected resources, even in difficulty. The players seem determined to maintain this momentum and string together other positive results in the coming games.
The performance is all the more remarkable as Denain had not yet lost at home this season in Elite 2. The league leader saw their fortress fall thanks to a Caennais feat (83-86). No other team in the championship had managed to win on Denain's court until now.
Jean-Baptiste Lecrosnier, the CBC's coach, said he was satisfied with his team's response. He emphasized that this success represented true teamwork, despite the absences that weakened the squad throughout the season. The coach is counting on this positive momentum to build the rest of the season's journey.
This victory could mark a turning point for Caen BC. The group demonstrated they still possess unexpected resources, even in difficulty. The players seem determined to maintain this momentum and string together other positive results in the coming games.
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Source: Ouest-France