Aaron Towo-Nansi After Cholet's Victory Over ASVEL: "We Choked Them Out and Were Rewarded"
In such electrifying moments, Cholet's La Meilleraie arena transforms into one of France's most vibrant venues, truly energizing its players. Facing an ASVEL team that was playing its third (and lost) game of the week, Cholet Basket demonstrated remarkable intensity. Young Aaron Towo-Nansi, who turned 17 on March 4th, perfectly embodied this spirit, playing 19 minutes and contributing 9 points and 2 assists.
Gérald Ayayi was named the game's MVP, tallying 22 points and a performance index rating of 26. Cholet Basket's formidable defense forced ASVEL into committing 18 turnovers.
Both teams face significant challenges in the next round: Cholet will travel to face Le Mans at Antarès, while Villeurbanne will host Chalon at Le Colisée.
"With six games left, we are still competing alongside EuroLeague teams and established clubs like Le Mans or Bourg. We shouldn't take this lightly," emphasized Cholet coach Fabrice Lefrançois.
Aaron Towo-Nansi (Cholet Basket player): "It's not necessarily this specific team that we perform well against; it's the intensity we bring to the game. This is our third win, but it's not specifically targeted at them. Being a EuroLeague team, perhaps that motivates us even more. We choked them out, and we were rewarded for it. We controlled the game for 40 minutes, always staying ahead. We remained clear-headed to always be in command. We were also present on the rebounds, better than in Strasbourg, and we were rewarded for that too."
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