Cholet – Dijon should have been one of the first meetings of the season. Due to the European schedule of the two teams, this match of the 1st day of Betclic ELITE was played in mid-December. Between two teams looking for a rebound, it is the Mauges club, the team in the best form at the start of the season in Betclic ELITE, which resumed its march forward by winning against JDA Dijon (95-89) .
Soren Bracq holder, the surprise of Fabrice Lefrançois
After the slap received against JL Bourg and still without McNeace and Diawara, Fabrice Lefrançois had planned changes to come. “I’m going to do things a little different in coaching with the aim of having more impact”he warned Western Mail. With the tenure of Soren Bracq (6 points in 11 minutes), only 17 years old, it is true that the technician somewhat surprised everyone! This tactical change from the start had in any case positive effects, with a very good start to the match from the Mauges club (21-9, 8′).
But after this euphoric start to Cholet, Dijon showed off its good intentions away from home (3 of its 4 victories of the season). Until the start of the last period, CB and JDA stood neck and neck, the gap not oscillating beyond 7 points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. But in the end, Cholet was able to get through it (95-89), pushed by its leaders, like the big start to the 4th quarter of Gerald Verse (19 points for 24 evaluation) or even the captain’s precious points T.J. Campbell (14 points at 2/4 at 3-points and 8/8 at LFs). The good outings of the duo Holston (15 points at 5/12 on shots) – Julien (15 points including 11/11 on LFs) were not enough to get Dijon out of the rut.
First place and Leaders Cup for Cholet
With this victory, Cholet Basket achieves a double blow: regaining its leadership position and validating its participation in the Leaders Cup. For Dijon, it is still the bottom of the ranking that will interest it, with 14th place, tied with Élan Chalon (13th).
