Ashdod Women's Basketball Opens Season With Victory Over Holon
Maccabi Ashdod began the 2026/27 Women's Premier League season with a hard-fought 77-70 victory over Elitzur Holon on Sunday. The opening game of the season featured two teams with high aspirations.
Ashdod, led by the strong performance of naturalized Israeli player Avi Meyers, secured the win in the crucial final minutes. Meyers, who was instrumental in Ashdod's championship run in the 2024/25 season, scored 18 points in her return to the team, including key baskets in the "money time" alongside teammate Dalia Daniels. This duo prevented Holon from mounting a late comeback.
The game was close throughout, with Holon, coached by Shira Elion, often holding a slight lead. However, Ashley Owusu and former Ashdod player Stasha Carey kept Holon within striking distance. Ashdod entered the final quarter with a 57-51 advantage, and a three-pointer by Maya Emlich narrowed the gap to three points, but Meyers' late surge sealed the victory for Ashdod.
Top scorers for Holon included Ashley Owusu with 19 points and 7 assists, and Stasha Carey with 18 points. For Ashdod, Dalia Daniels led all scorers with 20 points, followed by Avi Meyers with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
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