US Valenciennes won the latest round of their great rivalry against Bourges Basket on Saturday evening behind a superlative effort from Kristi Harrower.

The Australian international guard,who has been an excellent addition to USVO this season and helped them qualify for the EuroLeague Women Final Four, had 18 points as USVO won 74-64.

The result means USVO have taken over first place in the French top flight with 20 wins and two defeats while Bourges are a game behind.

Third placed USO Mondeville, the country's third representative in the EuroLeague Women, beat Nice 73-51 in their game on Saturday.