In a dramatic handball match on Saturday, February 21st, Union Sud Mayenne suffered a late defeat against Poitiers, losing 33-32. The visitors held a two-goal lead with just forty seconds remaining, but Poitiers, spurred on by a passionate home crowd at the Gymnase du Bois d’Amour, managed to snatch victory. Goalkeeper Maxence Rizzi was a standout performer for Union Sud Mayenne with 17 saves, and Antonin Blottière was a key offensive player with 10 goals. Despite a strong effort and maintaining a lead for much of the game, crucial turnovers in the final moments allowed Poitiers to equalize and then secure the winning goal from a last-second penalty.