Ashdod Continues Winning Streak with Dominant Road Victory Over Kiryat Ata
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Ashdod defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 89-74, marking their second consecutive win in the Winner League. Led by Robert Turner's 24 points, Ashdod built a significant halftime lead and maintained control despite a second-half comeback attempt by Kiryat Ata. The win brings Ashdod's season record to 3-3, while Kiryat Ata falls to 2-4.
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- Maccabi Ashdod beat Ironi Kiryat Ata 89-74 for their second straight basketball league win.
- Robert Turner scored 24 points to lead Ashdod, with Augustine Rubit and Ben Calhoun Gold adding 17 each.
- Ashdod built a commanding 55-29 halftime lead, which proved decisive in the victory.
- The win lifts Ashdod's season record to 3-3, while Kiryat Ata drops to 2-4.
- This is Kiryat Ata's first home loss of the season and second consecutive defeat overall.
Maccabi Ashdod secured their second consecutive win in the Winner League basketball league, defeating newly promoted Ironi 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. Ashdod established control early, winning the first quarter 22-15 and then extending their lead significantly in the second quarter with a 33-14 run, heading into halftime with a commanding 55-29 advantage.
Despite Kiryat Ata's efforts to rally in the second half, winning the third quarter 20-15 and the fourth 25-19, the substantial deficit created by Ashdod in the first half proved insurmountable. This loss marks Kiryat Ata's second straight defeat and their first home loss of the season, dropping their record to 2-4.
Robert Turner led Ashdod's scoring with 24 points, a significant increase from his six points in the previous game. Teammates Augustine Rubit and Ben Calhoun Gold each contributed 17 points, while Omer Ben David added 13 and Marquis McDuffie scored 11. For Kiryat Ata, Yuval Levin was the top scorer with 16 points, followed by Jairus Holder with 12.
Ashdod, coached by Dan Katzir, aims to maintain this momentum in their upcoming games, building on their recent success after a historic win against Bnei Herzliya last week. Kiryat Ata, coached by Eldad Bentov, will look to rebound from this setback.
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