Gimont basketball teams experienced an intense opening weekend featuring a dramatic 82-80 overtime defeat for the senior women’s elite side against Basket Landes, alongside mixed results across various youth categories.
- Young prospects in the U15 and U18 Occitanie divisions secured clear victories in their respective opening matches.
- Defensive and tactical improvements will be a focus for the U13 and U15 Pyrénées groups following tightly contested opening-fixture setbacks.
The senior fanion team of Nationale Féminine 2, coached by Benjamin Avon and Guillaume Esteban, suffered a frustrating 2-point defeat after playing an extra period at Basket Landes, finishing 80-82.
At the youth level, the youngest U9 cohort marked their highly anticipated debut with games split between L’Isle-Jourdain and Gimont. The children played with enthusiasm while applying coaching instructions, aided by U18 players who refereed the home fixtures.
Other youth categories faced varied outcomes on the road. The U13 squad, managed by Gilles Malécot and Marion Larrieu, dropped a close 44-52 decision in Toulouse despite displaying strong collective intentions.
| Team Category | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Fanion NF2 | Basketball Landes | Loss (OT) | 80-82 |
| Senior II | Cornebarrieu | Win | 68-56 |
| U18 Occitanie | CTC South West Muretain | Win | 72-45 |
| U15 Occitanie | Initials | Win | 93-42 |
| U13 | Toulouse | Loss | 44-52 |
| U15 Pyrenees | Mazères | Loss | 50-73 |
In the regional divisions, the U15 Pyrénées team struggled during their opening R2 match, falling 73-50 against a solid Mazères side while maintaining an aggressive defensive work rate. Conversely, the U15 Occitanie group under Jean-Louis Degers dominated Pradines 93-42 without easing off the pressure.
The U18 Occitanie side also delivered a strong performance on the road, defeating CTC Sud Ouest Muretain 72-45 in Muret through effective execution on both ends of the floor.
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