Analysis · Eurocup, regular season, round 4
Le Mans win 84-66 in Ljubljana after a 28-14 third quarter
Lucas Dufeal went 8/9 inside, and Bastien Grasshoff and Jordan King delivered off the bench, as Le Mans beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana.
PF, Le Mans · Olimpija Ljubljana 66-84 Le Mans
Lucas Dufeal
- Points
- 16
- Rebounds
- 4
- Assists
- 0
- Threes
- 0/0
- PIR
- 20
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
How the third quarter decided Olimpija Ljubljana vs Le Mans
The game was decided in the third quarter, which Le Mans won 28-14 to build the 18-point margin of the final 84-66.
Before that, the contest was balanced. Le Mans took the first quarter 22-16, but Olimpija Ljubljana edged the second 22-21 to stay within reach at the break.
The third quarter changed the shape of the night, as the hosts managed only 14 points in it. Olimpija's 14-13 win in the fourth quarter made no difference to the outcome.
Score by quarter
Lucas Dufeal's 8/9 inside for Le Mans
Lucas Dufeal drove Le Mans, scoring 16 points on 8/9 two-pointers in 21 minutes for the best PIR of the night, 20.
Every one of his points came close to the basket, since he attempted no threes and no free throws. He also protected the rim, finishing with 3 blocks, 4 rebounds and just 1 turnover.
Swann Penda and Carlos Stewart Jr. supported him among the starters. Penda had 8 points and 7 rebounds, while Stewart scored 10, went 4/4 at the line and collected 2 steals.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Dufeal (Le Mans) | 16 | 20 |
| Bastien Grasshoff (Le Mans) | 14 | 15 |
| Swann Penda (Le Mans) | 8 | 13 |
| Carlos Stewart Jr. (Le Mans) | 10 | 10 |
| Urban Kroflic (Olimpija Ljubljana) | 9 | 9 |
| Jordan King (Le Mans) | 13 | 9 |
Grasshoff and King: the Le Mans bench in Ljubljana
Le Mans drew real depth from the bench, where Bastien Grasshoff scored 14 points and Jordan King 13, in 19 and 16 minutes respectively.
Grasshoff had the more complete line, with 2/5 from three, 2/2 at the line, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and a PIR of 15. King was the long-range threat, hitting 4/6 from three, though he also committed 4 turnovers.
The load was shared across the rotation. None of the leading Le Mans players logged more than Swann Penda's 22 minutes, so no starter had to carry the game alone.
Olimpija Ljubljana also leaned on their reserves. Matthew Hurt scored 12 off the bench in 25 minutes and Urban Kroflic added 9 with no turnovers, while starter David Skara hit 2/3 from three for 10 points. Skara ranked 96th of 151 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026.
What the result means for Le Mans and Olimpija Ljubljana in the Eurocup
The win lifts Le Mans to 2-2 and 14th of 32 in the Eurocup, while Olimpija Ljubljana sit 31st with a 0-3 record.
Le Mans have now won two in a row after opening with two defeats. Their next test, on 28 October 2026, is Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem, third in the table at 3-0.
Olimpija's task is no easier after three straight defeats. On the same date they face Aris Thessaloniki, who top the standings at 4-0.
Statistics from the official box score of Eurocup round 4, played on 21 October 2026.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of Olimpija Ljubljana vs Le Mans?
Le Mans won 84-66 away at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on 21 October 2026, in round 4 of the Eurocup regular season. The 18-point margin was built mainly in a 28-14 third quarter, after Le Mans had led 22-16 at the end of the first.
Who was the best player in Olimpija Ljubljana vs Le Mans?
Lucas Dufeal was the top performer with a PIR of 20. The Le Mans starter scored 16 points in 21 minutes on 8/9 two-pointers, without attempting a three or a free throw, and added 4 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Who scored off the bench for Le Mans against Olimpija Ljubljana?
Bastien Grasshoff and Jordan King both came off the bench for Le Mans. Grasshoff had 14 points, 2 steals and a PIR of 15 in 19 minutes. King added 13 points in 16 minutes, hitting 4/6 from three.
Who led Olimpija Ljubljana against Le Mans?
Matthew Hurt was Olimpija Ljubljana's top scorer with 12 points off the bench in 25 minutes. David Skara added 10 points on 2/3 from three, while Urban Kroflic had 9 points, 2 steals and no turnovers in 23 minutes.
Who do Le Mans and Olimpija Ljubljana play next in the Eurocup?
Both teams play on 28 October 2026. Le Mans, 14th at 2-2, face Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem, who are third at 3-0. Olimpija Ljubljana, 31st of 32 at 0-3, meet Aris Thessaloniki, top of the table at 4-0.
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