Évreux, France – The ALM Évreux secured a well-deserved 75-72 victory over Vichy in a tightly contested Elite 2 basketball game on Friday, February 13, 2026. The win, fueled by a strong second-half performance and clutch shooting from Anthony Da Silva, provides a much-needed boost for Évreux following a recent defeat. The atmosphere at the sports center was electric as the home team battled back from a mid-game deficit to earn the win.
The victory was particularly significant for ALM Évreux, coming on the heels of a challenging 95-68 loss to Saint-Chamond the previous week. Facing a young and competitive Vichy squad currently in the top eight of the division, Évreux demonstrated resilience and determination to secure the win. This Elite 2 matchup showcased a physical contest where rebounding and composure proved crucial.
Anthony Da Silva proved to be the hero for Évreux, hitting a crucial three-pointer to tie the game at 72-72 with just under a minute remaining, and then sinking two free throws with 13 seconds left on the clock to seal the victory. Despite struggling with his shooting percentage throughout the game (3/15), Da Silva’s late-game heroics were instrumental in the outcome.
The game saw Évreux establish an early lead, building a 13-point advantage (30-17) in the 13th minute, thanks to contributions from their bench players, including Dorian Angloma and Ben Kovac. However, Vichy mounted a strong comeback in the second half, briefly taking the lead with a 9-0 run between the 35th and 37th minutes, fueled by Alexandre Bouzidi, Pape Diop, and Mortala.
Sean Miller-Moore and his team finally got the better of the resistance of Alexandre Bouzidi and Pape Diop. ©Eure Infos/La Dépêche/BdC
Rebounding and Composure Key to Évreux’s Success
Évreux’s victory was largely attributed to their dominance on the boards, securing 38 rebounds compared to Vichy’s 32. They also recorded 17 offensive rebounds, a significant factor in creating second-chance opportunities. Vichy captain Damien Many Laughs acknowledged Évreux’s rebounding advantage as a key reason for their defeat, stating, “Especially by dominating the rebound. 17 offensive rebounds is too many. Only 9 of us when we usually turn out to be 14, that’s not enough.”
Vichy coach Dounia Issa echoed this sentiment, praising Évreux’s collective effort and fighting spirit. “We must congratulate Évreux who was able to approach the match with an excellent state of mind, very collective, very fighting. Its superiority in rebounding bears witness to this,” Issa said, also noting her team’s lack of unity and poor passing (only 9 assists).
Looking Ahead to Châlons-Reims
ALM Évreux will now turn their attention to their next challenge: a road game against Châlons-Reims next Tuesday evening. This will be the final game before a break in the season. Coach Marc Namura emphasized the importance of maintaining the same level of energy and commitment displayed against Vichy. “We had to react and it’s a very nice reaction. We were able to show a real riot of energy. There, everyone to bring. If we seek to get out of this, we have to keep this DNA,” Namura stated.
The team will be looking to build on this momentum and carry their improved performance into the upcoming match. The focus will be on maintaining their rebounding prowess and continuing to demonstrate the collective effort that led to their victory over Vichy.
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