Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi Edges Hapoel Rishon in Women’s Basketball

TEL AVIV, Israel (Interstat) — Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi held off visiting Hapoel Rishon 88-84 in a women’s professional basketball game Sunday. Hapoel Rishon opened with 26 points in the first quarter and added 13 in the second, 23 in the third and 22 in the fourth. Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi scored 16 in the first, 22 in the second, 30 in the third and 20 in the fourth. The home team’s strong third quarter helped build the advantage it needed down the stretch. Hapoel Rishon’s season record is now 2-2, while Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi’s record also stands at 2-2. Hapoel Rishon previously lost at Holon, beat Elitzur Holon at home and won at Maccabi Bnot. Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi previously lost to Hapoel Jerusalem at home, won at Holon and lost at Elitzur Holon. Both teams return to action Oct. 25, with Hapoel Rishon visiting Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi visiting Hapoel Petah Tikva.