Basket Landes Claims First Place in Wonderligue Regular Season
Basket Landes is enjoying an exceptional season, having secured first place in the Wonderligue regular season, qualified for the Euroleague Final 6, and earned a spot in the French Cup final. The Landaises are set to face Villeneuve d'Ascq in the Cup final in Paris-Bercy, and their recent encounter this Tuesday evening already demonstrated their clear superiority.
In her debut for Basket Landes, Destiny Littleton contributed 9 points and 1 rebound. However, it was her teammate Julie Wojta who truly stood out as the most remarkable player of the game, tallying 18 points with an impressive 72% shooting accuracy, 6 rebounds, and an efficiency rating of 22. For Villeneuve d'Ascq, Alexia Chery was the top performer with 12 points and 6 rebounds, continuing her strong form from her time with the French national team.
With only one championship matchday remaining, Basket Landes can no longer be overtaken in the standings by Bourges, holding a two-win lead, thereby officially securing their coveted first-place position.
“It might look easy, but we genuinely gave our all on the court. Our shooting was on point. Despite the international selections during the break and practically no real pause, it’s very satisfying when returns from the break go this well. We managed to put our opponents in difficulty and disrupt their game. Nevertheless, we shouldn't get carried away, as important matches still await us. This first place is a great satisfaction; it’s the first time we’ve finished at the top of the championship. It’s a form of reward. But the championship doesn't end here; we need to remain focused until the very end. Regarding the French Cup final, finals are always special encounters, but the quality of our play bodes very well.”
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