CHARNAY-LES-MACON, France (Interstat) — Charnay will host Landes on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game matching two teams tied atop the early standings. Both clubs enter at 4-1, giving the matchup added weight as each tries to keep pace in a crowded race.

Landes arrives after a narrow overtime loss at Zaragoza, falling 76-75 in its most recent outing. Trinity San Antonio was the primary offensive force in that game, scoring 23 points with five rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes. Camille Droguet added 11 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Mariama Daramy finished with six points, six rebounds and four assists.

San Antonio has been a consistent presence for Landes this season. She scored 16 points in a win at Flammes Carolo, 13 in a home victory over Villeneuve and six with eight assists in a road win at Angers. She also had six points and three assists in a victory over La Tronche Meylan. Landes’ only loss came against Zaragoza, but the team has otherwise handled its schedule well, with wins over La Tronche Meylan, Flammes Carolo, Villeneuve and Angers.

Charnay also sits at 4-1 after a dominant 91-54 win over HBA-Marsky Helsinki in its most recent game. Claire Dalstra powered the offense with 23 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes. Alberte Rimdal added 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, and Laura Ziegler contributed seven points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Dalstra has given Charnay a reliable scoring and rebounding option. She had 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in a win at Toulouse, four points and four rebounds against Lyon, and four points with seven rebounds against Lattes Montpellier. Charnay’s season has included wins over HBA-Marsky Helsinki, Toulouse, Lyon and Chartres, with its lone loss coming against Lattes Montpellier.

Landes’ upcoming schedule includes a home game against Kibirkstis Vilnius and another home matchup with Bourges before a trip to Athinaikos. Charnay will travel to Asbis AEL Limassol, then visit Landerneau before returning home to face Zabiny Brno. Both teams have shown the ability to score in bunches, and both have also delivered defensive stretches that have tilted games.

Landes will look to avoid a second straight loss, while Charnay aims to protect home court and keep its early momentum. The matchup features two 4-1 teams eager to separate themselves.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Charnay to win 78-75. Landes has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -5.5, and the over/under is 136.5.