ANGERS, France (Interstat) — Angers defeated visiting Metropole Basket 75-65 on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in French NM1 play at Salle Jean Bouin. Angers controlled the home contest and improved to 1-0 this season. Metropole Basket, which had won its opener, moved to 1-1. The visitors entered after a home victory over Vitre on Sept. 15, but Angers set the tone Friday and protected its floor. Metropole Basket stayed within striking distance but could not complete a road comeback. Angers now turns to a road game at Bordeaux on Sept. 25. Metropole Basket next hosts Lorient on Sept. 25. The French NM1 matchup was played before a home crowd in Angers. Angers led the way throughout key stretches and closed out the victory. Metropole Basket fell despite competing into the later stages. The result left Angers unbeaten early in the campaign and Metropole Basket at .500. Angers will look to build on the home result, while Metropole Basket seeks a response in its next league outing.