{"id":9022,"date":"2026-03-11T22:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=9022"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:56:33","slug":"march-11th-triumph-rytas-dominates-le-mans-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/march-11th-triumph-rytas-dominates-le-mans-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"March 11th Triumph: Rytas Dominates Le Mans at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius delivered a definitive performance for its home crowd on March 11th, the Day of the Restoration of Lithuania&#8217;s Independence. In a pivotal FIBA Basketball Champions League matchup, the Vilnius side defeated France\u2019s Le Mans Sarthe Basket with a final score of 101-81 (28:25, 17:16, 24:20, 32:20).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The occasion was marked by a historic gesture: for the first time in the history of the FIBA Champions League, organizers granted an exception allowing the official singing of the Lithuanian national anthem, &#8220;Tauti\u0161ka giesm\u0117,&#8221; prior to tip-off in honor of the national holiday. The heightened atmosphere in the arena translated into a high-intensity performance on the court, as Rytas Vilnius kept its hopes alive for advancement to the next stage of the competition. Critically, having lost the first encounter in France by a 6-point margin, this 20-point victory provides Rytas Vilnius with a strategic advantage in the head-to-head tie-breaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The hosts opened the game with high efficiency. Jerrick Harding initiated the scoring with five quick points, and alongside Ignas Sargi\u016bnas, propelled Rytas Vilnius to an early 9-0 run. While the French side eventually found their rhythm, the Vilnius perimeter attack remained effective. The return of Augustas Mar\u010diulionis and a healthy Simonas Luko\u0161ius further extended the lead to 23-10. However, the visitors utilized late-quarter three-pointers to narrow the gap to 28-25 by the end of the first period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The second quarter saw a physical, defensive struggle. Speedy Smith contributed two vital three-pointers and a blocked shot, but Le Mans remained competitive through aggressive play in the paint. At the halftime break, Rytas Vilnius held a narrow 45-41 lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The third quarter proved to be a tactical battle. Le Mans briefly took a 54-52 lead, but Rytas Vilnius responded immediately. Gytis Masiulis connected on two consecutive three-pointers, followed by a long-range shot from Simonas Luko\u0161ius to regain control. A late basket by Augustas Mar\u010diulionis and free throws from Masiulis allowed the hosts to enter the final frame with an 8-point cushion (69-61).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius dominated the fourth quarter to secure the result. Luko\u0161ius and Sargi\u016bnas continued their high-percentage shooting from beyond the arc, while Art\u016bras Gudaitis provided a strong defensive presence in the paint. The lead expanded rapidly, punctuated by a transition dunk from Sargi\u016bnas that brought the score to 83-69. Despite late-game technical fouls assessed to both Le Mans&#8217; T. Williams and Rytas Vilnius head coach Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas, the home side maintained composure. Jordan Caroline scored the team&#8217;s 100th point to finalize the 101-81 victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius will travel to Istanbul for a decisive matchup in exactly one week, on March 18th. The game will be broadcast live on LRT Plius.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rytas Vilnius delivered a definitive performance for its home crowd on March 11th, the Day of the Restoration of Lithuania&#8217;s Independence. In a pivotal FIBA Basketball Champions League matchup, the Vilnius side defeated France\u2019s Le Mans Sarthe Basket with a final score of 101-81 (28:25, 17:16, 24:20, 32:20). 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