Diabate Stars as Vichy Edge Antibes
A late dagger secured a nail-biting 75-74 victory for Espoirs Vichy over Espoirs Antibes at the Palais des Sports Pierre Coulon. Vichy held a six-point lead at halftime (38-32) and extended it to eight entering the final period (62-54), only to see their advantage evaporate. Antibes mounted a furious comeback, but Vichy clung on for a one-point win. The home side shot an efficient 51% from the field, though struggled from deep at 20% (4/20), while Antibes committed an identical 25 turnovers despite a 29% three-point success rate. Cheick Diabate was instrumental with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks, complemented by Emerson Galbrun’s 17 points and 4 assists. For Antibes, Kais Bodjrenou was the standout with 21 points and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. This regular-season contest sees both teams remain outside the official standings following Antibes's heartbreaking loss.