Dijon U21 at Gravelines-Dunkerque U21
GRAVELINES-DUNKERQUE, France (Interstat) — Dijon U21 will put its unbeaten record on the line Saturday when it visits Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 in a U21 basketball matchup.
Dijon U21 enters at 3-0, while Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 is 0-3. Dijon has won its first three games, including a 95-56 road win at Pau-Orthez U21 and an 88-73 home win over Strasbourg U21. In its most recent game, Dijon U21 defeated Limoges U21 86-79. Karl Chris Zamatta led the way with 30 minutes, 15 points, 11 rebounds and one assist. Come Ribaucourt scored 18 points in 21 minutes, and Ladji Meite finished with nine points, eight rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes.
Zamatta is a player to watch for Dijon U21. In the win over Limoges U21, he recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds to go with one assist. Earlier, in the victory at Pau-Orthez U21, he produced 25 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes. Dijon has scored at least 86 points in each of its three victories this season.
Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 is still seeking its first win. The home side has opened with three losses, including an 81-80 home setback against Lyon-Villeurbanne U21 and an 81-72 home loss to Le Mans U21. In its most recent outing, Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 fell 79-71 at Nanterre U21. Tanguy Peyre paced the team with 28 minutes, 17 points, six rebounds and two assists. Cesar Nougha added 12 points, eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 33 minutes, while Liham Eleka contributed 15 points, four rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.
Peyre is a player to watch for Gravelines-Dunkerque U21. He scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds at Nanterre U21. In the loss to Lyon-Villeurbanne U21, he had 10 points, five rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.
Dijon U21 will look to continue its unbeaten start behind Zamatta and a balanced supporting cast. Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 will try to use home-court advantage to secure its first victory of the season. Dijon has won its three games by margins of 15, 39 and 7 points. Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 has lost its three games by margins of 1, 9 and 8 points.
After this matchup, Dijon U21 is set to visit Saint Quentin U21, while Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 will travel to JL Bourg U21. Dijon also has upcoming games against Nancy U21, Cholet U21 and Nanterre U21. Gravelines-Dunkerque U21 is scheduled to face Roanne U21, Boulazac U21 and Nancy U21 in its following contests.
No point spread, betting line or over-under information was available for this game.