Nanterre U21 tops Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 behind Traore in home victory
NANTERRE, France (Interstat) — Nanterre U21 defeated Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 79-71 on Saturday, using a decisive fourth quarter to secure its first win of the season. Nanterre U21 improved to 1-2, while Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 fell to 0-3. Silly Traore led Nanterre with 17 points, five rebounds, six assists and two blocks. David Paindepice added 19 points and five rebounds, and Jim Samanos grabbed 13 rebounds. Jayden Njany contributed eight points and eight rebounds. Nanterre shot 31 of 62 from the floor and 15 of 29 from the free throw line, overcoming 18 turnovers. Gravelines-Dunkerque was paced by Tanguy Peyre and Liham Eleka, who scored 17 and 15 points, respectively. Cesar Nougha added 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Adrien Guermeur handed out five assists. Gravelines-Dunkerque shot 26 of 71 overall and 5 of 24 from three-point range, committing 13 turnovers. Nanterre led 49-45 after three quarters before pulling away down the stretch. Nanterre finished with seven assists and three blocks.