RISHON LEZION, Israel (Interstat) — Hapoel Rishon defeated visiting Hapoel Petah Tikva 87-67 on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game. Hapoel Rishon opened with 21 points in the first quarter, added 16 in the second, scored 23 in the third and closed with 27 in the fourth. Hapoel Petah Tikva scored 18 in the first, 16 in the second, 17 in the third and 16 in the fourth, but could not keep pace. Hapoel Rishon led 37-34 at halftime and 60-51 through three quarters. Hapoel Rishon improved to 3-3 this season, while Hapoel Petah Tikva fell to 1-5. Hapoel Petah Tikva had entered after a one-point win against Bnei Yehuda Tel-Avi, while Hapoel Rishon was coming off a two-point loss at Hapoel Jerusalem. Hapoel Petah Tikva remained winless on the road. Hapoel Rishon next plays Maccabi Haifa. Hapoel Petah Tikva next hosts Hapoel Jerusalem.