Le Havre beat Rouen 74-73 in the French Cup on September 15, 2026. Rouen outscored their hosts 40-35 in the second half and lost anyway, because Le Havre had banked a six-point first quarter that never quite got spent.
Rouen Won the Second Half and Still Lost
The quarter splits tell a comeback that stopped one point short: 23-17 Le Havre, 16-16, 15-18 Rouen, 20-22 Rouen. Rouen took the third by three and the fourth by two, and neither was enough.
A one-point loss after winning the back half of a game is the kind of result that lingers. There is no single decisive stretch to point at — just a first quarter that Rouen spent the rest of the night paying off and never cleared.
Le Havre’s Cushion Was Built Early and Defended Late
Le Havre’s 23 points in the first quarter was their highest total of the game. Their second-best was 20, in the fourth, when Rouen were pressing hardest — which is the detail that saved them. Per live basketball results data recorded September 15, 2026, Le Havre’s scoring dipped to 16 and 15 in the middle quarters before recovering.
Both teams finished within a point of each other on the night, and the second quarter was a dead heat at 16-16. Games decided by one point rarely have a clean explanation. This one has a slightly cleaner explanation than most: the opening ten minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Le Havre vs Rouen? Le Havre won 74-73 at home in the French Cup on September 15, 2026.
Which team led at halftime? Le Havre, 39-33. They won the first quarter 23-17 and the second quarter was tied 16-16.
Result per live basketball results data from our sports data provider, recorded September 15, 2026. See more recent results.