The Giant Falls: Montpellier Stuns PSG to Reach 2026 Coupe de France Final In a match that will be remembered as a tactical masterclass, Montpellier Handball delivered a stunning blow to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), securing a 39-35 victory in the Coupe de France semi-finals. The FDI Stadium witnessed a "Remontada" that shifted the balance of power in French handball, ending PSG’s domestic cup dreams for the 2026 season. Match Summary: A Tale of Two Halves The game began with high-octane intensity. For the first 30 minutes, PSG looked like the favorites. Led by the towering presence of Kamil Syprzak, the Parisians exploited gaps in Montpellier's central defense to take a narrow 19-18 lead into the locker room. However, the second half told a different story. Montpellier’s head coach adjusted the defensive scheme to a more aggressive 5-1 formation, which completely disrupted PSG’s rhythm. The definitive moment came between the 42nd and 50th minute, where Montpellier executed a ruthless 5-0 scoring run. Fueled by PSG turnovers and clinical finishing from the wings, the hosts turned a deficit into a commanding lead they would never relinquish. Player Statistics & Efficiency Ratings The individual performances were the deciding factor. David Balaguer put on a shooting clinic, while Valentin Porte acted as the ultimate floor general. Player Team Goals Assists Efficiency (%) David Balaguer Montpellier 13 2 100% (9/9 Penalties) Valentin Porte Montpellier 5 10 83% Kamil Syprzak PSG 10 1 91% Ferran Solé PSG 7 3 78% Elohim Prandi PSG 4 6 60% Goalkeeping Battle Charles Bolzinger (Montpellier): 11 Saves (31% Save Rate). His three consecutive saves during the 5-0 run were the catalyst for the victory. Jannick Green (PSG): 12 Saves (29% Save Rate). Despite a strong first half, he struggled to stop Balaguer’s precision from the 7-meter line. Tactical Analysis: Why PSG Collapsed Technical Faults: PSG committed 14 turnovers in the second half alone. Under pressure from Montpellier’s active hands, the Parisian backcourt lost their composure. The Balaguer Factor: Montpellier successfully isolated David Balaguer against PSG’s slower defenders, allowing him to maintain a perfect shooting record. Bench Depth: Montpellier’s rotations kept their intensity high, whereas PSG’s starters appeared fatigued by the 50-minute mark, leading to defensive lapses. The Road Ahead Montpellier now moves on to the Grand Final on May 24, 2026, where they will face HBC Nantes. For PSG, this loss marks a significant setback, forcing them to shift their entire focus toward the Liqui Moly StarLigue title race. #handballworld #handball #sports
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https://sfajacks.com/sports/womens-basketball/stats/2025-26/southeastern-louisiana-university/boxscore/13801 Five Ladyjacks recorded double figures led by a season-high 24 points from Harmanie Dominguez to complete the third largest comeback under Coach Bishop. HAMMOND, La.- The Stephen F. Austin women's basketball program wrapped up their four-game road trip in Hammond against the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions. Both teams traded baskets to begin the game, but the Lady Lions extended their lead with a 10-2 scoring run, 13-6 with 6:34 left in the first quarter. SFA made four straight free throws, but SLU continued to put the pressure on with a 7-0 spurt to take a double-digit lead, 20-10. SLU extended their lead to 14 before Anika Hyland made two free throws to end the first quarter with the Ladyjacks down 12, 26-14. The back-and-forth continued in the second quarter as SLU consistently held an 11 to 14 point lead until a fast break layup from Harmanie Dominguez cut the deficit to nine, 37-28. The Lady Lions tacked on two free throws to go into halftime with a 39-28 lead. With 8:48 left in the third, SFA went on an 8-0 run to cut the deficit to five points, 43-38. Four minutes later, the Ladyjacks went on a scorching 11-2 run to tie the game at 51. Both teams traded blows the rest of the quarter but thanks to a buzzer beater layup from Cha Gardner, the Ladyjacks headed into the fourth quarter with a one-point lead, 58-57 erasing an 11-point halftime deficit. Dominguez scored the first six points for SFA in the fourth with a three-pointer and three made free throws to put the Ladyjacks up five, 64-59. Back-to-back baskets made by the Lady Lions cut the lead down to one, 64-63. SFA responded in a big way with back-to-back threes from Lydia Cajuste and Kaylinn Kemp got the lead back up to seven with 5:49 left in the game. Less than a minute later, SFA went on a 9-1 run to get their first double digit lead of the game, 79-66 with 3:09 left in the game. The Ladyjack defense held strong the rest of the game and Kemp scored the final basket of the game to secure a 15-point victory, 87-72. POSTGAME NOTES • SFA earned their 41st victory over the SLU Lady Lions and have won 20 of the past 22 matchups. • This was the third-largest comeback in the Bishop Era, behind a 15-point comeback ACU in 2024-25 season and a 26-point comeback against Southern Utah in 2023-24 season. • The 59 points scored in the second half is the second most in the Bishop Era, behind a 64-point second half against TAMUSA last season. • Harmanie Dominguez led the team with 24 points and tied her season high with five made three-pointers. • Key Roseby tallied 13 points, seven rebounds, and tied the team lead with two steals. • Lydia Cajuste tied her career high with 13 points and ties the most three-pointers she has made in a game with three. • Kaylinn Kemp tacked on 12 points and recorded her eighth straight game with at least five assists. • Cha Gardner her third double-double this season with 12 points and tied the team lead with 10 rebounds. • Aziyah Farrier tied Gardner with ten rebounds while Myka Perry tied Roseby and Dominguez with seven rebounds. Farrier also led the team with two blocks. UP NEXT The Ladyjacks will return to the friendly confines of the Sawmill for their next two games. SFA will host UIW on Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. then Houston Christian on Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. SECURE YOUR SEATS TODAY Single game tickets and five-game flex plans for all 16 SFA women's basketball home matchups are available for purchase now. Fans interested in purchasing season ticket packages can secure their seats here. Don't miss out on all the exciting action inside William R. Johnson Coliseum this season! THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App. FOLLOW THE LADYJACKS For all the latest information on SFA women's basketball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Ladyjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook
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