Hapoel Haifa Stays Perfect in National League Basketball

Hapoel Haifa defeated Ironi Ashkelon 94-77 in the Israeli National Basketball League on Tuesday, October 26, maintaining a perfect record after two games. Both teams entered the contest with a win in the opening round.

Hapoel Haifa started strong, taking a 26-17 lead by the end of the first quarter. Ashkelon fought back, with Austin Tilman scoring five consecutive points to give them a brief 38-36 lead before Hapoel Haifa regained the advantage to lead 42-40 at halftime, thanks to Jaylen's Page. The third quarter saw a shift in momentum, with Ashkelon taking a 61-60 lead after a three-pointer from Amit Alon and strong play from Omer Sade and Austin Tilman.

In the final quarter, Hapoel Haifa went on a 10-0 run to establish a 70-61 lead with seven minutes remaining. Despite a response from Noam Naor, Hapoel Haifa, led by strong performances from Robert Allen and Amit Alon, extended their lead to 72-68 with three and a half minutes left. Ashkelon's offense stalled, allowing Hapoel Haifa to secure the victory.

Robert Allen led Hapoel Haifa with 28 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Amit Alon's 19 points, including four three-pointers. Jaylen's Page added 17 points, and Netta Segal contributed 12 points and 6 assists. For Ashkelon, Lior Berman scored 18 points and had 4 steals, while Okano Kingsley added 15 points.