Guediawaye Basket Academy 55 – 52 Dakar Universite Club | Senegal Division 1 | May 10, 2026

In a low‑scoring defensive struggle at the Stade Iba Mar Diop, Guediawaye Basket Academy edged Dakar Universite Club 55–52 to claim an important early‑season victory in the Senegal Division 1. The game was decided by a crucial defensive stop in the final seconds, preserving a three‑point lead.

Match Overview

Neither team managed to find rhythm offensively, with both sides committing turnovers and struggling from beyond the arc. The first half ended with GBA holding a 28–26 lead. The third quarter saw the home side extend its advantage to 42–36, but Dakar Universite responded with a 9–2 run to tie the game at 46–46 early in the fourth.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter shift: After Dakar took a 50–48 lead with five minutes left, GBA called a timeout and responded with a 7–0 run keyed by a strong finish from forward Cheikh Sarr.
• Final 30 seconds: Dakar Universite had a chance to tie after a missed GBA free throw, but a wild three‑point attempt from the top of the key missed, and the rebound was secured by GBA.
• Defensive intensity: GBA held Dakar Universite to just 34% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers, compensating for their own 12‑of‑22 showing at the free‑throw line.

Standout Players

• Cheikh Sarr (Guediawaye Basket Academy): The 6‑foot‑6 forward recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks, dominating the paint on both ends.
• Moussa Diallo (Dakar Universite Club): The point guard handed out 7 assists and swiped 4 steals, but his team’s shooting struggles limited his impact.

Table Implications

Guediawaye Basket Academy improve to 3–1 in the young season, keeping pace with league leaders AS Douanes. Dakar Universite drop to 1–3, but with a strong defensive foundation they remain a threat in the competitive Senegal Division 1 landscape.

GBA will face ASC Thiès next weekend, while Dakar Universite look to get back on track against Saint‑Louis Basket Club.