Bnei Herzeliya Dominates Maccabi Rishon LeZion to Reach Winner Cup Quarterfinals
Bnei Herzeliya secured a decisive 99-79 victory over Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Winner Cup basketball tournament. The win marked Herzeliya's second in the competition and guarantees them a spot in the next round, while Rishon LeZion will compete in the play-in round.
Herzeliya established an early double-digit lead, driven by their guards D.J. Brown and Noah Carter. The team from the Sharon region maintained their strong performance throughout the game, with excellent field goal percentages contributing to their dominance. The lead continued to grow, leaving Rishon LeZion unable to mount a significant challenge.
Nathan Knight was instrumental in the second half, leading all scorers with 20 points and adding 11 rebounds. D.J. Brown contributed 19 points and 8 assists, while Zach Bryant (15 points) and Noah Carter (14 points) also scored in double figures. The four foreign players for Herzeliya collectively scored in double digits. V.J. King was the top scorer for Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
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