Analysis · French NM1, round 5, 20 October 2026
Fougeres take overtime 16-11 to win 92-87 at Vitre
Vitre won the fourth quarter 23-17 to force an extra period, but Kevin Bichard's 28 points carried Fougeres through it despite 29 from Alexandre Fanchini.
Vitre · Vitre 87-92 Fougeres
Alexandre Fanchini
- Points
- 29
- Rebounds
- 6
- Assists
- 8
- Threes
- 5/11
- PIR
- 29
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-20
How a 16-11 overtime decided Vitre v Fougeres
Fougeres won the overtime 16-11 to beat Vitre 92-87. The hosts had taken the fourth quarter 23-17 to force the extra period, but could not finish the job.
Vitre trailed after each of the first three quarters, so the late surge gave the home side a genuine chance. Alexandre Fanchini led them with 29 points, 8 assists and 8/9 free throws, keeping them in touch throughout.
Once the game reached overtime, the visitors' shooting depth told. Kevin Bichard, Yanis Harrath and Mael Lebrun each finished 4/6 from three, giving Fougeres more than one way to score when it mattered.
| Quarter | Vitre | Fougeres |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 22 | 26 |
| Q2 | 11 | 12 |
| Q3 | 20 | 21 |
| Q4 | 23 | 17 |
| OT1 | 11 | 16 |
Which quarter set up the Fougeres win?
The first quarter set it up: Fougeres won it 26-22, and that early edge meant Vitre spent the rest of regulation chasing. It was the highest-scoring quarter of the night for either side.
A tight, low-scoring second quarter followed, which Fougeres edged 12-11, before they took the third 21-20. Vitre never lost touch, yet they never quite drew level until the closing stages of the fourth.
The hosts' bench helped them stay close. Alex Sobel added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks in 26 minutes, while Sylvere Mambangu scored 13 in 19 minutes on 4/4 two-pointers.
Kevin Bichard's 28 points carried Fougeres
Kevin Bichard carried Fougeres with 28 points in 35 minutes, missing nothing inside the arc on 5/5 two-pointers. He added 4/6 from three, 6/7 at the line and a PIR of 25.
That output sits well above his season average of 16.2 points over 5 games. By TeamKeys Rating, Bichard ranks 40th of 135 rated players in French NM1 this season.
He had support. Harrath scored 21 with 6 assists, Lebrun 14 off the bench, and Romain Dardaine filled the box score with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in 38 minutes.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Fanchini (Vitre) | 29 | 29 |
| Kevin Bichard (Fougeres) | 28 | 25 |
| Yanis Harrath (Fougeres) | 21 | 18 |
| Alex Sobel (Vitre) | 11 | 15 |
| Baptiste Oger (Vitre) | 11 | 13 |
| Mael Lebrun (Fougeres) | 14 | 12 |
What the result means for Fougeres and Vitre in the NM1 table
The win lifts Fougeres to 4-2 and sixth of 26 in French NM1, while Vitre fall to 3-2 and tenth. Loon Plage lead the table at 6-1, ahead of Tarbes Lourdes at 5-1.
Fougeres' form now reads W, L, W, L, W, and they face Union Rennes Basket on 23 October. Vitre, at W, L, W, W, L, meet Toulouse Basket Club on the same date.
For Vitre, Fanchini's PIR of 29 was the best on the floor, and Baptiste Oger played 42 minutes with 5/5 two-pointers. The effort was there; the overtime margin was not.
All figures come from the official box score of Aurore de Vitre v Pays de Fougeres, French NM1 round 5, played on 20 October 2026.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of Vitre v Fougeres?
Pays de Fougeres beat Aurore de Vitre 92-87 after overtime in round 5 of French NM1 on 20 October 2026. Vitre won the fourth quarter 23-17 to force the extra period, which Fougeres then took 16-11.
Who was top scorer in Vitre v Fougeres?
Alexandre Fanchini of Vitre top-scored with 29 points, adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds in 38 minutes. Kevin Bichard led the winners with 28 points, shooting 5/5 on two-pointers, 4/6 from three and 6/7 at the line.
How did Kevin Bichard play against Vitre?
Kevin Bichard scored 28 points in 35 minutes, well above his season average of 16.2 points over 5 games. He went 5/5 inside the arc and 4/6 from three, and ranks 40th of 135 rated players by TeamKeys Rating.
Who do Fougeres and Vitre play next?
Both teams return on 23 October 2026. Fougeres, sixth in French NM1 at 4-2, face Union Rennes Basket, while Vitre, tenth at 3-2, play Toulouse Basket Club after this overtime defeat at home.
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