Azema shines, but Dijon stays unbeaten
Dijon maintained their perfect 4-0 start to the Leaders Cup season, extending their winning streak with a hard-fought 75-67 victory over Espoirs Saint-Quentin.
The game at the Palais des Sports Pierre Ratte saw Dijon seize control, capitalizing on their offensive efficiency despite committing 25 turnovers. Saint-Quentin, now winless at 0-4, struggled to find consistent scoring, with their bench contributing a mere 9 points compared to Dijon's 21.
Deh-Dimitri Azema put on a show for the home crowd, pouring in 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, though it proved insufficient. Romain Berthelin offered support with 16 points. For Dijon, Emrys Dadeke led the charge with 18 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals, while reserve Valentin Mignard added a crucial 9 points and 8 rebounds.
This loss leaves Saint-Quentin at the bottom of the standings, while Dijon solidifies their position as a top contender in the league.