Saudi Arabia qualified to the FIBA Asia Cup

Mohammed Al-Marwani

Saudi Arabia - Palestine 96:72

Saudi Arabia qualified to the FIBA Asia Cup as they edged Palestine 96:72. Saudi Arabia won both games in the Qualifying Tournament on their home-court to lock in a return to the Asia Cup for the first time since 2013.
Saudi Arabia started the game with a 27-15 surge and nailed massive 32 points in the second frame. In the second half the teams exchanged the wins for the final success of the Saudi Arabia team. Mohammed AlMarwani (206-C-89) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Nassir Abo Jalas notched 15. Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-92), Fahad Belal (181-PG-91) and Mohammed Alsuwailem (211-C-98) each netted 12. Kyndall Dykes (192-SG-87, college: New Orleans, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 22 points in a loss and Sani Sakakini (204-C-88) had 20.

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