Nancy inflicted Roanne its second defeat in a row and is now tied with its opponent of the day in second place behind Cholet. Tremmel Darden took over on offence with 28 points while Akin Akingbala took 15 boards. In the other game on Friday night, Pau Orthez prevailed at home against Hyeres-Toulon 82-70 as Teddy Gipson drained 20 and dished 6 assists. The rest of the game will be played Saturday with an interesting Asvel versus Cholet.