QBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Al Rayyan defeat Al Arabi

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al Arabi (9-3) in Doha on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Al Rayyan (8-4) 85-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Arabi. Al Rayyan made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for forward Hamad Mousa (194-2006) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Abdulla Mousa (184-2008) contributed with 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Walter Lemon Jr (191-1992, college: Bradley) replied with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Al Arabi. Defending champion maintains third position with 8-4 record behind leader Al Ahli D. Al Arabi at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli. Al Rayyan's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Ahli.
Important game to mention about took place in Doha. Eighth ranked Al Sadd (4-8) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 7th ranked Al Shamal (4-8) 77-74 in the game for the seventh place. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Babacar Dieng (196-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Kelechi Ajukwa who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn, agency: AG Sports Solutions) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 20 rebounds. Al Sadd moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Al Shamal. Al Sadd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Gharafa.
The game in Doha was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Al Wakrah (7-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Qatar Club (5-7). Al Wakrah managed to secure a 5-point victory 78-73 on Wednesday. The winners were led by Ndour Mame Souleye who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Alioune Ndoye did not help to save the game for Qatar Club. Al Wakrah moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Gharafa. Qatar Club lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Al Wakrah will meet at home Al Shamal (#8) in the next round. Qatar Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi.

In the last game of round 12 Al Ahli smashed Al Khor on the road 85-62.



Al Shamal - Al Sadd 74-77

Important game to mention about took place in Doha. Eighth ranked Al Sadd (4-8) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 7th ranked Al Shamal (4-8) 77-74 in the game for the seventh place. Al Sadd made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Babacar Dieng (196-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Nigerian-American guard Kelechi Ajukwa (201-1995, college: Charlotte) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Al Sadd players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn, agency: AG Sports Solutions) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 20 rebounds and Nigerian point guard Uchenna Iroegbu (183-1996, college: Stony Brook) scored 30 points. Al Sadd moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Al Shamal. Al Sadd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Gharafa.
Top scorers:
Al Shamal: U.Iroegbu 30+2reb+3ast, T.Harris 23+20reb+1ast, A.Fadi 10+6reb+3ast, M.Fakhirah 7+5reb+1ast, S.Osayande 2+1reb+1ast, M.Talla 2+3reb
Al Sadd: B.Dieng 21+11reb, K.Ajukwa 19+8reb+3ast, O.Darryl 16+7reb+3ast, O.Saad 10+1reb+2ast, M.Ahmad 8+5reb+2ast, Y.Badr 3

Al Khor - Al Ahli D. 62-85

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Al Ahli (9-3) crushed on the road bottom-ranked Al Khor (1-11) 85-62 on Tuesday. Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Al Khor's 32. Al Ahli forced 21 Al Khor turnovers. The winners were led by international forward Ndoye Seydou (201-1999) who scored that evening 27 points and international forward Mohammed Abbasher (198-2004) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Four Al Ahli D. players scored in double figures. Al Ahli D.'s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Al Khor. His fellow American import swingman Jerald Gillens-Butler (196-1997, college: Elon) added 14 points. Al Ahli keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Arabi. Al Khor lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Al Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Rayyan.
Top scorers:
Al Khor: T.Crump 21+8reb+3ast, J.Gillens-Butler 14+3reb+2ast, O.Salem 8+4reb+1ast, M.Ali 8+7reb+1ast, C.Jacey 7+3reb, A.Salim Alhabsi 2
Al Ahli D.: N.Seydou 27+4reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 21+8reb+2ast, R.Simmons 15+5reb+1ast, S.Toutziarakis 14+5reb+7ast, B.Massey 5+6reb+6ast, I.Moutasim 3

Qatar Club - Al Wakrah 73-78

The game in Doha was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Al Wakrah (7-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Qatar Club (5-7). Al Wakrah managed to secure a 5-point victory 78-73 on Wednesday. The winners were led by the former international center Ndour Mame Souleye (206-1987) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Djibrirou Dioum (199-1999) supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Al Wakrah players scored in double figures. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized Senegalese forward Alioune Ndoye (199-1986) did not help to save the game for Qatar Club. American guard Sindou Diallo (194-2000, college: Montana Tech) added 25 points. Al Wakrah moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Gharafa. Qatar Club lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Al Wakrah will meet at home Al Shamal (#8) in the next round. Qatar Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi.
Top scorers:
Qatar Club: S.Diallo 25+4reb+3ast, A.Ndoye 21+7reb+4ast, A.Abdalla Ali 11+5reb+1ast, F.Avdic 8+14reb+6ast, A.Diop 8+6reb+1ast, A.Adam 0+2reb+1ast
Al Wakrah: N.Mame Souleye 21+10reb+4ast, D.Djibrirou 14+11reb+3ast, J.Mubarak 14+8reb+3ast, G.Abdirahman 13+4reb, H.Abbaas 10+4reb+1ast, D.Clark 6+5reb+6ast

Al Arabi - Al Rayyan 83-85

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al Arabi (9-3) in Doha on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Al Rayyan (8-4) 85-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Arabi. Al Rayyan made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for forward Hamad Mousa (194-2006) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Abdulla Mousa (184-2008) contributed with 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Walter Lemon Jr (191-1992, college: Bradley) replied with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import forward Nick Stover (198-1993, college: USA) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Al Arabi. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third position with 8-4 record behind leader Al Ahli D. Al Arabi at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli. Al Rayyan's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Ahli.
Top scorers:
Al Arabi: W.Lemon Jr. 20+7reb+7ast, A.Khaled 18+1reb+1ast, M.Hussein 15+3reb+1ast, N.Stover 14+9reb+2ast, W.Austin 8+8reb, K.Abdi 8+9reb+2ast
Al Rayyan: M.Abdulla 27+5reb+1ast, M.Hamad 25+7reb+4ast, N.Griffin 17+2reb+7ast, M.Faye 11+10reb+1ast, H.Aref 3+2reb, M.Haracic 2+6reb+1ast