Le Mans defeated Benfica on their home court with a score of 89-69 in the third round of Group H in the Basketball Champions League, securing their first win of the season in this competition.
Five players from the French team scored in double figures, with Trevor Hudgins leading with 13 points. TaShawn Thomas added one less, while Johnny Berhanemeskel scored 11.
For the visitors, three players scored in double digits, with Aaron Broussard and Geno Crandall (who also had 11 assists) leading with 19 points each.
The visitors from Portugal started the match better and had the lead after ten minutes (24-21), but that was about all they managed. Le Mans turned the score around by halftime and then secured their first win with a convincing second half.
Le Mans now has a 1-2 record in Group