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Maccabi Ashdod Stuns Ironi Ness Ziona in Basketball League Opener
The 2026/27 Winner League basketball season opened on Monday with surprising victories for newly promoted teams. Maccabi Ashdod marked its historic league debut with a 76-62 upset over Ironi Ness Ziona. Despite a summer of roster building and high expectations, Ironi Ness Ziona struggled offensively against Ashdod's defense, committing 14 turnovers to Ashdod's six.
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What happened
- 01Maccabi Ashdod defeated Ironi Ness Ziona 76-62 on Monday in its first-ever Winner League game.
- 02A decisive 17-0 run by Maccabi Ashdod in the second half secured their historic opening victory.
- 03Ironi Ness Ziona struggled offensively, committing 14 turnovers and scoring only 62 points despite a 47-32 rebounding advantage.
- 04Paris Lee led Ironi Ness Ziona with 10 points, while teammate Shai Lugasi suffered a knee injury during the game.
- 05Hapoel Eilat won its debut match 89-80 against Maccabi Rishon LeZion after recovering from losing a 16-point lead.
- 06Maccabi Ramat Gan secured an 89-79 victory over Bnei Herzliya in another opening-round matchup.
- 07Ironi Ness Ziona will host Bnei Herzliya next Sunday, with player Jacob Wiley expected to return to action.
Ashdod controlled most of the game and overcame a late third-quarter deficit with a decisive 17-0 run in the second half. Paris Lee was the sole scorer in double figures for Ironi Ness Ziona with 10 points and five assists, while Shai Lugasi suffered a knee injury during the match. Ironi Ness Ziona will host Bnei Herzliya on Sunday, with Jacob Wiley expected to return from injury.
In other opening-round matches, Hapoel Eilat celebrated its league debut by securing an 89-80 away victory against Maccabi Rishon LeZion, rallying after squandering a 16-point lead. Additionally, Maccabi Ramat Gan defeated Bnei Herzliya 89-79 to complete an exciting start to the new basketball season.
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