Berck defeats BesAC to eliminate them from Coupe de France

Besançon Basket Club (BesAC) has been eliminated from the Coupe de France following a 68-77 defeat against Berck in the round of 32. The match, held on November 2, 2026, at the Palais des sports in Besançon, saw the home team struggle to maintain momentum after an early lead of 20-14.

Berck dominated the physical aspects of the game, particularly in rebounding. Berck secured 52 rebounds compared to BesAC’s 24, including 22 offensive rebounds that provided significant second-chance opportunities. BesAC also struggled with outside shooting, converting only 23% of their three-point attempts.

Despite the absence of key players Charly Pontens and Montavious Myrick due to injury, BesAC attempted a late comeback. Led by Augustinas Venckus, who scored 18 points, the team managed to close the gap to six points in the final quarter, but they were unable to overtake Berck.