Preview: Charnay Looks to Avenge Recent Losses at Bourges

BOURGES, France (Interstat) — The Bourges women’s professional basketball team will aim to complete a regular-season sweep of Charnay when the LF rivals meet again at Palais des Sports du Prado on Sunday.

Bourges (25-12 overall) has won all three matchups this season against Charnay (15-16), including a narrow 81-79 road victory just one week ago on April 5. The teams also met here on March 24, with Bourges securing an 84-71 win.

The host club, sitting comfortably above .500, has been led by forward Marie Paule Dally. She scored 24 points in the last meeting with Charnay and averaged 18.7 points over the three head-to-head contests this season. Her consistent scoring punch will be central to Bourges’ offense.

Charnay, hovering near the .500 mark, will rely on guard Binta Drame Lo to spark an upset. Drame Lo is coming off a stellar 24-point performance in the narrow loss to Bourges last Sunday. She has averaged 16.0 points per game against Bourges this season, making her the primary offensive threat for the visitors.

Beyond the star matchup, Bourges boasts superior depth and a more potent record. They are riding a three-game winning streak, including a dominant 86-42 victory over Angers on March 28. Charnay, meanwhile, has lost three straight, with two of those defeats coming against Bourges.

In the latest clash, Bourges’ Alix Duchet dished out eight assists to complement Dally’s scoring, while Kariata Diaby added 16 points inside. For Charnay, support for Drame Lo came from Maye Toure (10 points, 8 rebounds) and Shakayla Thomas (12 points).

The game tips off at 15:00 local time in Bourges. Charnay seeks to break its losing streak and finally solve Bourges, while the hosts look to solidify their standing with another decisive victory.