In the French league, Cholet won the regular season for the second year running. It did so with a game in hand thanks to a 72-66 victory over Poitiers behind 22 points from Sammy Mejia and a double double of 10 points and 10 rebounds from Antywane Robinson. Tied in second place, Nancy, Chalon and Gravelines all won. Victor Samnick scored 17 and Akin Akingbala added 14 to lead Nancy to victory over Vichy, which remains last from bottom. Chalon won the big game of the day against Asvel, a possible explosive match-up in the first round of the playoffs. 83-82 the score as Blake Schilb drained 23 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 6 assist. Pops Mensah-Bonsu was unstoppable in defeat: he scored 24 points and 15 rebounds. Asvel remains sixth. Gravelines won 79-