Maud Stervinou scored 24 points as Monaco Basket Association (MBA) beat Geispolsheim 94-86 on Saturday 7th November, pulling away after halftime to preserve their unbeaten league record.
Playing without Julie Tetart, who was injured against Aulnoye the previous weekend, MBA took an early 19-8 lead with an 11-0 run. Geispolsheim wiped out the deficit in two minutes to edge ahead 22-21. Monaco responded, however, in the final minutes to close out the first quarter leading by two.
A well-fought second quarter from both sides resulted in an even score with only three minutes before halftime. Although Léa Djoko helped Geispolsheim remain competitive with 15 points and six rebounds on the evening, Monaco went up 47-45 at the halfway mark.
MONACO PULL AWAY
Stervinou, who hit six of nine attempts beyond the arc, helped Monaco open up a double-digit lead in the third quarter. The visitors were up 64-49 midway through the third. Monaco built an 11-point lead to head into the final quarter of the game.
Although Geispolsheim won the final quarter 21-18, Monaco’s cushion built in the third was enough for victory.
KEBOUM POSTS A DOUBLE-DOUBLE
Four Monaco players reached double figures away from home. Ilona Hattab scored 19 points with four rebounds and four assists, while Stepha M’Baye added 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Sarah-Yvanna Keboum had a game-high 12 rebounds and 11 points. Monaco finished with 21 assists overall and made 24 of their 31 free throw attempts.
The result keeps MBA leading the Ligue Féminine 2 standings after seven rounds, one win ahead of Voiron and Cavigal Nice. Monaco will host Nice in their next league game, where they will have to prove their place at the top of the standings.
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Photo credit: John Rellegue / MBA