Dijon secures third win

Dijon extended its perfect record with a 86-79 victory over Limoges on the third day of the Espoirs ELITE championship. The team dominated the first half, building a 21-point lead at halftime (49-28) after a strong first quarter (29-15). Despite a second-period surge by Limoges, which scored 51 points to Dijon’s 37, the Burgundians held on for the win.

Key players for Dijon

Côme Ribaucourt led Dijon with 18 points, while Karl Zamatta contributed 12 rebounds and Emrys Dadeke added 5 decisive passes. Dijon’s shooting accuracy was slightly better (48.1%) than Limoges’ (47.5%), but the victory was secured by their strong first-half performance.

Paris Basketball edges Strasbourg

Paris Basketball defeated Strasbourg 80-78 in a closely contested match. The Parisians had a better shooting accuracy (50% from the field) and a rebound advantage (46 to 39) over the SIG. Alexy Ragoo-Francillette scored 23 points for Strasbourg, while Noam Delag led Paris with 18 points.

Cholet dominates Pau-Lacq-Orthez

Cholet delivered the offensive highlight of the day with a 106-72 victory over Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The team maintained its perfect record with three wins, outscoring their opponents by 34 points. Cholet’s performance was marked by 36 decisive passes, 17 steals, and a shooting accuracy of 59.7% from the field.

Nanterre turns around against Gravelines

Nanterre overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Gravelines-Dunkerque 79-71. The team outscored their opponents in the final quarter (15-6) to secure the win. Silly Traore had the most complete performance with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 passes, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, contributing 25 points of evaluation.

Nancy wins first match of the season

Nancy secured its first win of the season with an 81-87 victory over Chalon-sur-Saône. Erwan Ntsantso Djoni had an exceptional performance, scoring 28 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, making 11 decisive passes, and recording 5 steals for a total of 43 points of evaluation. Nancy’s strong fourth quarter helped them overcome a three-point deficit.

Bourg-en-Bresse makes comeback

Bourg-en-Bresse staged a dramatic turnaround, defeating Boulazac 93-104 after trailing by 13 points at halftime. The team scored 65 points in the second half, with Adam Dubois leading the charge with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals for 29 points of evaluation. The JL Bourg also excelled in free throws, converting 39 of 52 attempts.

ASVEL dominates Roanne

ASVEL controlled the game from the start, defeating Roanne 74-63. The team dominated the first quarter 28-10 and built a 21-point lead at halftime (47-26). Lorenz Sanz led ASVEL with 16 points and 4 decisive passes, while Noha Sylves contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds for 26 points of evaluation.

Le Mans continues perfect start

Le Mans extended its perfect record with a 62-94 victory over Saint-Quentin. The team took control early, winning the second quarter 32-14 and leading by 22 points at halftime (51-29). Alassane Traoré scored 16 points and delivered 6 decisive passes, while Sami Bame, Madiba Diaby-Cissé, and Thomas Durand-Leguay each scored 15 points.