Maccabi Ashdod Faces Besiktas in EuroCup Basketball Clash
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Ironi Ashdod's women's basketball team played Besiktas of Turkey in the EuroCup on Monday. Ashdod, coached by Shira Elion, was undefeated in all competitions entering the game. The Turkish team includes former Israeli national player Jenni Sims. Ashdod aimed to continue their perfect season.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Ashdod faced Besiktas in a EuroCup women's basketball game on Monday.
- Ashdod entered the match with a perfect record in all competitions.
- Coach Shira Elion leads the undefeated Ashdod team.
- Besiktas features former Israeli national player Jenni Sims.
- Ashdod had previously won two EuroCup games against Brondby.
Maccabi Ironi Ashdod's women's basketball team faced Turkish club Besiktas in a EuroCup game on Monday evening. Ashdod, coached by Shira Elion, entered the match with a perfect record across all competitions, including a 4-0 standing in the Athena Winner League. They had previously secured two wins against Brondby of the Czech Republic in the EuroCup.
Besiktas, with a 1-1 record in the EuroCup, had defeated Brondby but lost to Villeneuve-d'Ascq. The Turkish team features Jenni Sims, a player with extensive experience in Israel, having previously played there and represented the Israeli national team as a naturalized player.
The game was broadcast live, with Ashdod aiming to maintain their undefeated streak.
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