Dijon Dominates Pau-Lacq-Orthez in Season Opener
Dijon kicked off their Betclic Elite campaign with a resounding 89-61 road win against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The visitors established control early, holding an 11-point lead at halftime (28-39) and never looking back. Their dominance surged in the third quarter, outscoring Pau 31-19 to enter the final period with a commanding 23-point advantage (47-70).
Dijon's superiority was evident in their sharp 52% shooting from the field, a stark contrast to Pau's 36% success rate. They also outrebounded Pau 44-30 and benefited from a significant 31-19 contribution from their bench. Point guard Justin Bibbins orchestrated the Dijon offense with a double-double, tallying 18 points and 10 assists, while Elwin Ndjock led all scorers with 21 points. For Pau, Joshua Mballa's 12 points and 5 rebounds, alongside Michael Flowers' 10 points and 6 rebounds, were bright spots in an otherwise tough outing. This decisive victory propels Dijon up the Leaders Cup standings, leaving Pau-Lacq-Orthez to regroup after their opening loss.