Elan Chalon has earned a spot in the 2025-26 Basketball Champions League (BCL) regular season after a 96-88 victory over UCAM Murcia in their final qualification match. The French team’s powerful offense proved to be the deciding factor in a competitive game.
The turning point came in the third quarter when Elan Chalon built a significant lead. Despite a late push from Murcia, Chalon maintained their composure to secure the win. The ejection of Murcia’s coach also played a role in the game’s dynamic.
🌟 Star Duo Leads the Way
Jeremiah Hill and Lionel Gaudoux were the standout players for Elan Chalon. Hill scored an impressive 26 points, while Gaudoux delivered a great all-around performance with 23 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Nate Darling also contributed 14 points to the team’s victory.
💥 A Decisive Third Quarter
After a very close first half that ended with a score of 49-47, Elan Chalon came out strong in the third quarter. They went on a scoring run to build a 10-point lead at 73-63, putting pressure on their opponents. During this period, Murcia’s head coach, Sito Alonso, was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls, which added to the team’s challenges.
💪 Murcia’s Spirited Fightback
Despite being behind and without their coach, UCAM Murcia did not give up. Led by Dylan Ennis with 16 points, and with strong support from Emanuel Cate (15 points) and Toni Nakic (14 points), they fought back in the final quarter. They managed to close the gap to just four points at 80-76, but that was the closest they could get.
📅 Looking Ahead to the Group Stage
In the final minutes, Elan Chalon responded with another scoring run to seal the victory. With this important win, they will now advance to Group B of the BCL regular season, where they are scheduled to compete against ALBA Berlin, ERA Nymburk, and Baku.
