Lattes-Montpellier Gazelles Advance to Coupe de France Women's Basketball Semifinals

Lattes-Montpellier women's basketball team secured their place in the semifinals of the Coupe de France by defeating Charnay 73-67 on January 18. The match was fiercely competitive, with Lattes-Montpellier initially leading before Charnay overturned the score to take a five-point lead at halftime, energized by the home crowd. After the break, Lattes-Montpellier, captained by Garance Rabot, who led with 17 points and 12 rebounds, rallied with renewed determination. The teams exchanged leads in the second half, but a decisive 7-0 run in the final quarter allowed Lattes-Montpellier to pull ahead and maintain their lead despite Charnay's late efforts. This victory keeps Lattes-Montpellier in contention for their sixth Coupe de France title. The win is especially significant as it comes in what is set to be coach Valéry Demory's final season, with David Gautier lined up as his successor next summer.

This quarterfinal victory marked the third encounter this season between Lattes-Montpellier and Charnay, with the Gazelles winning two of the three meetings. The Coupe de France is a major national competition, and Lattes-Montpellier's progress highlights their strong presence in French women's basketball. Earlier on the same day, other sporting events in the Hérault region included the inauguration of the renovated Halle du Barrou in Sète, which now holds 1,600 fans, and various results in volleyball, football, and rugby, contextualizing a vibrant sports scene in the area. However, the Gazelles' successful qualification remains a standout moment in regional basketball news.