HOLON, Israel (Interstat) — Holon defeated visiting Hapoel Petah Tikva 79-52 on Monday in a women’s professional basketball game. Hapoel Petah Tikva opened with a 20-16 first-quarter advantage, but Holon answered with a 24-point second quarter to seize control. Holon added 23 points in the third quarter and 16 in the fourth. Hapoel Petah Tikva scored four points in the second, 21 in the third and seven in the fourth. Holon’s defense limited Hapoel Petah Tikva to four second-quarter points and seven in the fourth, helping the hosts turn an early deficit into a comfortable margin. Hapoel Petah Tikva’s 21-point third quarter provided a bright spot, but Holon answered down the stretch. Holon improved to 7-2 this season, while Hapoel Petah Tikva dropped to 0-4. The result continued a difficult start for Hapoel Petah Tikva, which remained winless. Holon maintained its strong form and secured the home victory.