Basket Landes is having an exceptional season, securing not only the top spot in the Wonderligue regular season but also qualifying for the EuroLeague Final 6 and the French Cup final. In a recent encounter that foreshadows their upcoming Cup final match in Paris-Bercy, the Landes team clearly demonstrated its superiority against Villeneuve d’Ascq.
Destiny Littleton, making a notable debut in the Basket Landes jersey, contributed with 9 points and 1 rebound. Her teammate Julie Wojta stood out with an exceptional performance, accumulating 18 points on 72% shooting, 6 rebounds, and an efficiency rating of 22. For Villeneuve d’Ascq, Alexia Chery, buoyed by her momentum with the French national team, was their most effective player with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
With one league day remaining and a two-win lead over Bourges, Basket Landes is now guaranteed to maintain its first position in the standings.
Myriam Djekoundade, a Basket Landes player, shared her thoughts:
“One might think it’s easy,” she said with a smile, “but we really gave our all on the court, and our shooting was on point. With international selections during the break, we didn’t really get a true rest, after all. It’s satisfying when returns from a break go like this. We tried to make things difficult for them, and we succeeded in disrupting their play. However, we mustn’t get carried away, as important matches await us. As for first place, we’re very happy; it’s the first time we’ve finished the regular season at the top. It’s a form of reward. But the championship doesn’t end here, and it’s essential to remain focused until the end. The French Cup final? Finals always have a special feel. But the quality of basketball we’ve displayed bodes very well…”