Galil Elyon Defeats Ramat Gan, Advances in Winner's Cup

Hapoel Galil Elyon secured an impressive 99-82 victory over Maccabi Ramat Gan in their season opener, advancing to face Hapoel HaEmek in a crucial game for a quarterfinal spot in the Winner's Cup. The win was powered by a strong second half, where Galil Elyon's offense found its rhythm, particularly from beyond the three-point line.

Alston Mason was the standout performer for Galil Elyon, scoring 22 points, with Itay Moskowitz adding 19 points and five assists. Despite a valiant effort from Ramat Gan, highlighted by Amad Keyber's 15 points and six assists, they couldn't overcome Galil Elyon's second-half surge. The first half was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads and ending the half with Ramat Gan trailing by only six points.

Galil Elyon's decisive run came in the third quarter, a 10-0 spurt that created separation. They maintained their momentum into the final quarter, building a double-digit lead and controlling the game's tempo. While Ramat Gan had five players score in double figures, it wasn't enough to counter Galil Elyon's offensive firepower, led by Mason, Moskowitz, and Maurice Kemp.

Ramat Gan's coach, Elad Hasin, will need to find solutions after this second consecutive loss to start the season. Galil Elyon, coached by Idan Avshalom, will now prepare for their next challenge against Hapoel HaEmek.