The trend observed since the start of the season was confirmed during the Opalico: the BCM is dominating the regional debates at the moment. This Friday evening, the Gravelinois took the lead in the middle of the first quarter and never let it go again.
Thanks to a good end to the second quarter and a good start to the third, the Portelois certainly managed to get closer (44-48; then 57-62), but without succeeding in wrapping up the match to embark the Cauldron with them.
A “team performance”
« We lost our composure twice and those were the two times where the match could have changed. But the group was generally able to demonstrate serenity, despite its young age. », rejoiced Jean-Christophe Prat at the end of the meeting.
At the head of a group still under construction, and therefore still in search of cohesion, Éric Girard could only note the superiority of the Gravelinois. “ Their victory is totally deserved, in the manner and in the defensive spirit. When they had problems scoring a basket, they always had one or two stars capable of making the difference », Analyzed the Portelois coach.
At the head of a group still under construction, and therefore still in search of cohesion, Éric Girard could only note the superiority of the Gravelinois.
With a fourth success in five matches, the BCM has had a splendid start to the season. “ I think we showed good progress by winning away. We were focused on our game plan and on our way of directing certain Portel players. We left them with nine assists, it’s a real team performance. This victory allows us to get closer to our objective and will allow us to work with great peace of mind. », Judged Jean-Christophe Prat.
With a view to maintaining their position, the Gravelinois are well ahead of schedule, while a diabolical sequence awaits them (Bourg-en-Bresse, Monaco, Nancy, Villeurbanne).
For the Portelois, the situation is not yet catastrophic. The Stellistes will travel to Bulgaria (Rilski Sportist) on Wednesday for the European Cup, before traveling to Le Mans next weekend.
LE PORTEL – GRAVELINES-DUNKERQUE: 69-82 (16-22, 23-26, 16-12, 14-22).– GOALS: Pinckney 8, Gholston 20, Konate (c) 2, Diawara 10, Meyniel 2, February 15, Nunge 4, Zoriks 8. Coach: Éric Girard.– GRAVELINES-DUNKERQUE: Watson Jr 17, Bezhanishvili 6, Fofana (c) 6, Agee 6, Babb 23, Cornely 4, Domont 9, Chery 11. Coach: Jean-Christophe Prat.
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