Dijon Leads Betclic Elite As Cholet Strasbourg And Limoges Secure First Wins
- Dijon shares the early Betclic Élite lead with promoted side Roanne after defeating Pau 89-61, while Cholet, Strasbourg, and Limoges secured their first victories of the French basketball...
- Dijon secured its second victory by overwhelming Pau 89-61 on the road, powered by a decisive 31-19 third quarter.
- Cholet, Strasbourg, and Limoges broke into the win column during Saturday evening's fixtures.
Dijon shares the early Betclic Élite lead with promoted side Roanne after defeating Pau 89-61, while Cholet, Strasbourg, and Limoges secured their first victories of the French basketball season.
Dijon and Roanne Set the Early Pace at the Top of the Standings
Dijon secured its second victory by overwhelming Pau 89-61 on the road, powered by a decisive 31-19 third quarter. The performance moves the Bourguignons alongside Roanne at the summit of the championship table. Promoted side Roanne, guided by coach TJ Parker, maintained its perfect start by defeating Nanterre 93-83.
Cholet Strasbourg and Limoges Claim Their First Wins of the Season
Cholet, Strasbourg, and Limoges broke into the win column during Saturday evening’s fixtures. Cholet relied on a balanced attack with six players scoring 10 points or more in an 85-76 victory at Nancy, led by 13 points from Lynn Kidd and 10 points with nine rebounds from Mohamed Diarra. Strasbourg defeated Boulazac 87-75 behind 17 points from Maxence Lemoine, while Limoges used a strong second half at Beaublanc to pull away from Saint-Quentin 92-75, anchored by 21 points from Hugo Invernizzi.
Boulazac and Saint-Quentin Face Early Hurdles in the Elite Division
Boulazac dropped to two losses to start the campaign, falling in Strasbourg despite Maxence Lemoine’s scoring output. Saint-Quentin absorbed its first defeat of the season after earning a spot following Monaco’s exclusion from professional championships and opening with a win against Bourg-en-Bresse.
Sunday Results Will Determine Upper Table Standings
EuroLeague participants Lyon-Villeurbanne and Paris head into Sunday fixtures, traveling to Gravelines-Dunkerque and Le Mans respectively. The upcoming travel schedule for the continental competitors leaves the exact shape of the upper table subject to Sunday’s results.