ASVEL defeats Roanne in Betclic match

ASVEL beat Roanne 96-77 at the Astroballe on Sunday, ending the third day of the Betclic Elite league. The Villeurbannais team remained undefeated after three games and joined JDA Dijon and Paris Basketball at the top of the standings. Roanne, which had previously defeated Boulazac and Nanterre, suffered its first loss of the season.

Tony Parker's team takes revenge

ASVEL took revenge on T.J. Parker, who had led Roanne to a semifinal victory over ASVEL in the LNB Supercup in September. This time, ASVEL players made 19 decisive assists. Tremont Waters led Villeurbannais with 18 points and 6 assists, followed by Both Gach and Hugo Besson.

Club honors former player

Before the match, ASVEL paid tribute to Norris Bell, a player from 1984 to 1988. Vincent Collet, Bell's former teammate, presented him with a jersey. The club also posted a tribute on its Twitter account.

Roanne's top performers

Darius Johnson led Roanne with 29 points on 11 of 18 shots, including 4 of 8 from three-point range. Maxime Roos, Derek Needham, and Travante Williams added 12, 10, and 10 points respectively. Roanne tried to close the gap but fell short in the second half.

ASVEL player reflects on the game

Hugo Besson said the team started strong and maintained control despite Roanne's efforts. He noted the team's improving routines and ability to stay calm under pressure. The team is building momentum as it prepares for upcoming matches.

Juhann Begarin debuts with ASVEL

Juhann Begarin, signed as a medical assistant to Mathis Dossou-Yovo, made his ASVEL debut. He scored 4 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and had 2 steals in 20 minutes. However, he appeared to be injured as he left the court at the end of the match.

ASVEL's upcoming schedule

ASVEL has two wins and two losses in the Euroleague after its recent victory in Paris. The team will host Etoile Rouge of Belgrade on October 13, then face Real Madrid on October 15. It will return to the Betclic Elite on October 18 in Limoges.