Morocco stay undefeated in Egypt

Soufiane Kourdou

Egypt - Algeria 73-56
Egypt improved at 3-1 record following a comfortable win over Algeria. Mostafa Meshaal (200-F-86) came up with 15 points for the hosts. Egypt built a 31:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 21:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Omar Tarek (218-C-91) chipped in 14 points and grabbed 11 boards for the hosts. Rabah Zitoun (C) responded with 13 points for Algeria.

United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia 72-70
United Arab Emirates nipped Saudi Arabia to claim the second victory at the championship. Qais Alshabebi (200-C-91) provided 25 points and 7 rebounds for the UAE. They sank 30 points in the second frame to secure a 13-point halftime lead. Saudi Arabia went on a determined comeback rally in the second half but stopped just short of win at the end. Mohamed Elagmany netted 12 points in the victory. Marzouq Almuwallad (180-PG-92) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Saudi Arabia.

Morocco - Bahrain 73-57
Morocco recorded the fourth straight victory in Egypt. They topped Bahrain to remain undefeated. Kourdou Soufiane (211-C-85) scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Bahrain grabbed an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. But Morocco stepped on the gas in the second half. They ignited a 46:27 rally to seal the victory. Adil El Makssoud (193-G/F-85) netted 12 points, issued 6 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds for the winners. Mohamed Alderazi (194-F/G-80) responded with 10 points for Bahrain.