Preview: Angers Faces Lyon in Eurocup Women Clash

LYON, France (Interstat) — A pivotal Eurocup Women matchup features Angers visiting Lyon on Wednesday, with both French clubs seeking momentum in a season of struggles.

Angers (9-11 overall) enters with a slight edge in record but has lost three of its last four, including a 76-69 defeat to La Roche Vendee on Jan. 4. Lyon (4-8) has dropped two straight, most recently falling 77-73 at Charnay on the same date.

The teams’ previous meeting this season was a narrow 62-60 road victory for Angers on Oct. 4, suggesting another tight contest.

Angers will lean on forward Anna Ngo Ndjock, who is coming off a season-high 28-point performance in the Jan. 4 loss. She has averaged 14.2 points over her last five games, providing critical scoring for a squad that has been inconsistent offensively.

Lyon counters with center Jess Mine Zodia, a consistent interior force. She posted 20 points and six rebounds in the loss to Charnay and recorded a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double in a Dec. 12 win over Chartres. Her battle with Angers’ Oumou Diarisso (10 points, 7 rebounds last game) will be key in the paint.

For Angers, support for Ngo Ndjock must come from players like Diarisso and forward Madison Williams. Lyon needs a strong backcourt showing from Dayshanette Harris, who dished six assists last outing, and efficient scoring from forward Aleksa Gulbe (16 points vs. Charnay).

The game is a chance for Lyon to improve its standing at home and avenge October’s close loss. For Angers, it represents an opportunity to stabilize its record and build confidence before hosting Chartres on Jan. 10. Lyon travels to Toulouse on the same day.

Tipoff is Wednesday afternoon in Lyon.