It sounds like the Dakar University Club (DUC) had a successful and dominant performance in the Saint Michel Cup, winning the fortieth edition of this prestigious basketball competition in Senegal. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- DUC, known as one of the best basketball clubs in Senegal and multiple-time national champions, claimed victory in the Saint Michel Cup against Mermoz basketball club with a final score of 69 to 51.
- The competition, reserved for Senegalese men’s teams, saw the DUC’s dominance from start to finish, with the “Students” leading with enthusiasm throughout the tournament.
- Despite a good opposition from Mermoz, particularly in the first quarter, DUC maintained its lead, and the score was 15 against 12 in favor of the Dukes.
- The close contest continued until halftime, with the DUC holding a two-point lead (28 against 26).
- In the second half, Mermoz attempted to stage a comeback, but the DUC, led by top scorer Pape Maguette Dione with 18 points, maintained their advantage and led 51 to 37 at the end of the third quarter.
- Despite Mermoz’s efforts in the final quarter, the DUC’s strength prevailed, resulting in a final score of 69 to 51.
- The DUC not only secured the overall victory but also claimed individual honors, with Pape Maguette Dione winning the title of best scorer, Abdoul Bâ earning the MVP title, and Abdou Karim Gueye of Mermoz receiving the title of the most fair play player.
This victory and the individual recognitions highlight the DUC’s excellence in basketball and its success in the Saint Michel Cup.
