Hapoel Jerusalem Rolls Past Rostock in Eurocup Home Victory

JERUSALEM (Interstat) — Hapoel Jerusalem beat visiting Rostock 94-73 on Tuesday in Eurocup action at Malha Arena. Hapoel Jerusalem improved to 3-0, while Rostock fell to 1-4. Kenneth Lofton led Hapoel Jerusalem with 22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and one block. Jaleen Smith added 20 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Taronte Crockett scored 22 points for Rostock with two rebounds and one assist. Zach Copeland added 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. Shake Milton scored 14 points with four rebounds and six assists. Devontae Cacok chipped in nine points, seven rebounds and five assists. Yovel Zoosman and David Roddy each scored nine points. Artur Konontsuk scored eight points, and Bent Leuchten had five points and five rebounds. Hapoel Jerusalem never trailed after the opening quarter. Hapoel Jerusalem led 24-19 after the first quarter, 48-36 at halftime and 69-55 after three quarters. Hapoel Jerusalem pulled away with 25 points in the fourth quarter, while Rostock scored 18.