Ashdod Continues Winning Streak with Dominant Road Victory Over Kiryat Ata
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Kiryat Ata 89-74 in a road game, marking their second consecutive win in the Winner League Sal. Robert Turner led Ashdod with 24 points, contributing to a dominant first-half performance that secured the victory. The win improves Ashdod's season record to 3-3, while Kiryat Ata falls to 2-4 after their first home loss.
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- Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Kiryat Ata 89-74, securing their second straight win.
- Robert Turner scored 24 points to lead Ashdod's offense.
- Ashdod built a decisive 55-29 lead by halftime.
- The win improves Ashdod's season record to 3-3.
- Kiryat Ata suffered their first home loss of the season, falling to 2-4.
Maccabi Ashdod secured their second consecutive win in the Winner League Sal basketball league, defeating Hapoel Kiryat Ata 89-74 at the Ramaz Hall. The victory, achieved during the sixth round of the season, improved Ashdod's record to 3-3. The team, coached by Dan Katzir, built a significant lead in the first half, outscoring Kiryat Ata 55-29 by halftime. Ashdod's offense was particularly strong in the second quarter, where they scored 33 points to Kiryat Ata's 14.
Robert Turner led Ashdod's scoring with 24 points, a significant increase from his previous game's performance. Augustine Rubit and Ben Calhoun Gold each contributed 17 points, while Omer Ben David added 13 and Marquis McDuffie scored 11. For Kiryat Ata, coached by Eldad Ben Tov, Yuval Levin was the top scorer with 16 points, followed by Sheyris Haider with 12.
Kiryat Ata, who had a perfect home record prior to this game, attempted a comeback in the second half, winning the third quarter 20-15 and the fourth 25-19. However, Ashdod's substantial first-half advantage proved insurmountable. This loss marks Kiryat Ata's second consecutive defeat and their first home loss of the season, bringing their record to 2-4.
The win signifies continued momentum for Ashdod, a newly promoted team, following their victory over Bnei Herzliya the previous week. They aim to maintain this positive trajectory in their upcoming games.
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