The great momentum of the women’s team, also continued in the Cup with a fifth consecutive victory and promotion to the semi-finals of the Cup. Eden Inbar’s team defeated AS Ramat Hasharon 81-67
Eight Premier League teams set aside their weekly struggles today (Friday) for the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Basketball Cup. Maccabi Banot Ashdod, which until a few weeks ago suffered from instability, continued its excellent form when it defeated the strong AS Ramat Hasharon 67:81.
The team over Eden Inbar already with a fifth consecutive victory in all settings and the victory on Friday gave it the rise to the prestigious semi-final status.
Ashdod’s great ability in the league also reached the state cup, Ashdod was superior throughout most stages of the game, and defeated Ramat Hasharon in all the first three quarters. At the end of the first half, the team from the port city led by 19 points and maintained it until the victory 67:81.
The final quarter was for the record only, and although the visitors managed to narrow the gap, it was too late.
Victoria Vivians was the best in the ranks of Ashdod, recording a double double of 19 points and 15 rebounds. Alison Hightower assisted with 17 of her own. On the other side Shaturi Walker (20 points) failed to prevent the relegation of her team, which recorded a third consecutive loss in all competitions.
Scored for Maccabi Ashdod: Victoria Vivans 19 and 15 rebounds, Alison Hightower 17 points, Mai Dayan 16 points, Kelsey Boone 11 points, Tal Sahar 8 points, Alex Cohen 6 points, Tia Presley 4 points.
Scorers for Ramat Hasharon: Shaturi Walker 20 points, Alison Rosenblum 14 points, Bridget Carlton 13 points and 10 rebounds, Tzlil and Tori 9 points, Daniel Karsh 7 points, Adi Altman 2 points, Ofir Butterfly 2 points.