Dulas Leads SCABB to Hard-Fought Victory
Tidiann Dulas spearheaded the offensive effort, pouring in 17 points to guide Espoirs SCABB Saint-Étienne-Métropole to a hard-fought 77-72 victory over Espoirs Aix-Maurienne. SCABB leveraged a significant 30-17 advantage in bench scoring, overcoming a mere 22% success rate from beyond the arc. The visitors battled valiantly, anchored by Baptiste Blanc's double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, who also chipped in 4 blocks. However, 27 turnovers hampered Aix-Maurienne's efforts, while SCABB managed to create separation with 18 steals. SCABB also benefited from Lilian Pizzini's 13 points off the bench, contributing to his team's momentum. Despite Clement Kasongo Mukundji's 15 points, Aix-Maurienne couldn't overcome offensive inconsistency and costly errors. This win gives SCABB a positive start to their regular season campaign, while Aix-Maurienne will look to rebound in their next outing.