Division A Round 3 (Regular Season): H.Rishon LZ beats H.Petah Tikva by one after a very close game

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of D1 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 3 in the D1 took place in Petah Tikva. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of H.Petah Tikva (0-3) to H.Rishon LZ (3-0) 77-76 on Monday evening. H.Rishon LZ looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Desi-Rae Young (185-2002, college: UNLV) who saved her team from a defeat with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International swingman Eden Zipel (184-2002) contributed with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Lauryn Taylor (180-2002, college: FGCU, agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for H.Petah Tikva. H.Rishon LZ is looking forward to face M.Haifa (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. H.Petah Tikva will play against M.Ramat Gan in Ramat Hen and hopes to get finally their first victory.
E.Ramla (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed M.Karmiel (0-3) 81-59. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Mehryn Kraker helped adding 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Azana Baines (185-2001, college: Seton Hall) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. E.Ramla will play against H.Jerusalem on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Karmiel will play against M.Ashdod (#4) in Ashdod and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
The game in Tel Aviv was also quite interesting. H.Jerusalem (3-0) played at the court of Bnei Yehuda (1-2). H.Jerusalem did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 77-60 on Monday. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for Olivia Cochran who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). H.Jerusalem's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Juliunn Redmond came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for Bnei Yehuda in the defeat. H.Jerusalem will meet at home E.Ramla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bnei Yehuda will play against E.Holon (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 3 M.Ramat Gan was beaten by E.Holon on the road 74-56. M.Haifa lost to M.Ashdod on its own court 69-76.

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Bnei Yehuda - H.Jerusalem 60-77:
The game in Tel Aviv was also quite interesting. H.Jerusalem (3-0) played at the court of Bnei Yehuda (1-2). H.Jerusalem did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 77-60 on Monday. H.Jerusalem made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. H.Jerusalem outrebounded Bnei Yehuda 52-27 including a 38-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Olivia Cochran (190-2001, college: Louisville, agency: LBM Management) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Domonique Davis (168-2000, college: Southern Miss) accounted for 23 points for the winning side. H.Jerusalem's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Juliunn Redmond (180-1998, college: Illinois St., agency: LBM Management) came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Taylor Soule (180-2000, college: Virginia Tech) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Bnei Yehuda in the defeat. H.Jerusalem will meet at home E.Ramla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bnei Yehuda will play against E.Holon (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bnei Yehuda: J.Redmond 20+5reb+7ast, B.Versteeg 12+4reb+1ast, T.Soule 11+7reb, M.Eze 8+4reb+1ast, L.Odom 7+4reb+2ast, M.Bitan 2+2reb+2ast
H.Jerusalem: C.Olivia 25+16reb+3ast, D.Domonique 23+2reb+3ast, N.Megged 10+9reb+3ast, W.Peyton 5+15reb+1ast, M.Hadar 5+2reb, B.Lisa 4+3reb+3ast

H.Petah Tikva - H.Rishon LZ 76-77:
The most exciting game of round 3 in the D1 took place in Petah Tikva. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of H.Petah Tikva (0-3) to H.Rishon LZ (3-0) 77-76 on Monday evening. H.Rishon LZ looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Desi-Rae Young (185-2002, college: UNLV) who saved her team from a defeat with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International swingman Eden Zipel (184-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four H.Rishon LZ players scored in double figures. American forward Lauryn Taylor (180-2002, college: FGCU, agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and Ugandan forward Jane Asinde (188-1999, college: UTEP) added 15 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for H.Petah Tikva. H.Rishon LZ is looking forward to face M.Haifa (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. H.Petah Tikva will play against M.Ramat Gan in Ramat Hen and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
H.Petah Tikva: L.Taylor 25+11reb+3ast, A.Jane 15+8reb+3ast, G.Nikitinaite 14+2reb, M.Dayan 8+2reb+3ast, V.Noa 6+1reb+1ast, S.Calhoun 4+6reb+3ast
H.Rishon LZ: Y.Desi-Rae 21+9reb+4ast, B.Anastasia 19+8reb+1ast, M.Kiyana 14+6reb+2ast, Z.Eden 12+10reb+6ast, S.Rotem 6+1reb, G.Lior 3+1reb+4ast

E.Holon - M.Ramat Gan 74-56:
E.Holon used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Ramat Hen 74-56 on Monday night. E.Holon made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 M.Ramat Gan turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Tanaya Atkinson (183-1996, college: Temple) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Forward Stasha Carey (188-1995, college: Rutgers) accounted for 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Five E.Holon players scored in double figures. E.Holon's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Madison Williams (180-1999, college: Oklahoma) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and center Courtney Range (191-1995, college: California) added 8 points and 15 rebounds respectively for M.Ramat Gan in the defeat. E.Holon will meet Bnei Yehuda (#5) in the next round. M.Ramat Gan will play against H.Petah Tikva (#8) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
M.Ramat Gan: M.Williams 16+6reb+2ast, J.Wolfenbarger 9+7reb, N.Cohen 8+1reb+2ast, C.Range 8+15reb+1ast, D.Karsh 6+5reb+7ast, T.Presley 3+3reb+3ast
E.Holon: C.Stasha 22+10reb, L.Tal 14+5ast, R.Eden 12+8reb+2ast, K.Mika 11+7reb+1ast, A.Tanaya 10+12reb+11ast, E.Maya 3+2reb+1ast

M.Haifa - M.Ashdod 69-76:
Rather expected game when M.Haifa (1-2) lost at home to M.Ashdod (3-0) 76-69 on Monday. M.Ashdod looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for international guard Abby Meyers (183-1999, college: Maryland) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Dalayah Daniels (193-2001, college: Washington) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Ariel Hearn (171-1994, college: Memphis) came up with 29 points and Weiser Maayan (-2008) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for M.Haifa in the defeat. M.Ashdod will meet at home M.Karmiel (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. M.Haifa will play against H.Rishon LZ (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
M.Haifa: A.Hearn 29+4reb, K.Noor 9+2reb+5ast, J.Archer 9+5reb, M.Weiser 8+11reb+2ast, R.Elbaz 5, T.Gorsic 5+6reb+5ast
M.Ashdod: D.Daniels 21+8reb, M.Abby 20+8reb+6ast, J.Jazmine 12+5reb+4ast, F.Anja 7+4reb+4ast, V.Tslil 6+5reb+1ast, E.Paula 6+4reb+2ast

M.Karmiel - E.Ramla 59-81:
E.Ramla (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed M.Karmiel (0-3) 81-59. E.Ramla forced 21 M.Karmiel turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by M.Karmiel's players. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Forward Mehryn Kraker (183-1994, college: Green Bay) helped adding 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Azana Baines (185-2001, college: Seton Hall) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds and forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. E.Ramla will play against H.Jerusalem on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Karmiel will play against M.Ashdod (#4) in Ashdod and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
M.Karmiel: A.Baines 26+14reb+1ast, D.Lewis 18+14reb+1ast, C.Watson 8+2reb+3ast, L.Yaso 4, M.Nesher 2+2ast, I.Vilolo 1+4reb+2ast
E.Ramla: I.Thomas 24+5reb+2ast, K.Mehryn 16+10reb+4ast, R.Emma 13+3reb+1ast, R.Danielle 12+9reb+5ast, E.Gili 8+3reb+8ast, T.Shir 6+2reb+6ast