HAIFA, Israel (Interstat) — Elitzur Holon defeated Maccabi Haifa 68-57 in a women’s professional basketball game on Monday, using a decisive third quarter to secure the road win. Elitzur Holon scored 15 points in the first quarter, 11 in the second, 21 in the third and 21 in the fourth. Maccabi Haifa countered with 12 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 10 in the third and 16 in the fourth. The visitors led after the opening period but trailed at halftime before pulling away with a 21-10 third-quarter advantage and holding off Maccabi Haifa in the fourth. The victory improved Elitzur Holon’s season record to 3-1. Maccabi Haifa fell to 1-3 with the home loss. Elitzur Holon’s previous results this season include an overtime win at Hapoel Petah Tikva, a narrow road loss at Hapoel Rishon and a home win over Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv. Maccabi Haifa previously lost at home to Maccabi Bnot and on the road at Holon, with a home win over Maccabi Karmiel. Elitzur Holon will next visit Maccabi Karmiel, while Maccabi Haifa will host Holon. The game was played in Haifa.