D1 Round 8 (Regular Season): Jeddah lose to Game Masters in the game between Top 4 teams

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Very significant was Game Masters' (#2, 2-6) victory against 4th ranked Jeddah (0-8) 85-47. Game Masters held Jeddah to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners and had 23 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Jeddah only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Jeddah 61-42 including a 46-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. 28 personal fouls committed by Jeddah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 23 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and Abeer Alhamidi who added 10 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Lamees Alhashimi responded with 4 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Game Masters maintains second position with 2-6 record having five points less than leader Al Ula. Jeddah at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Game Masters are looking forward to face league's leader Al Qadisiyah in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah will play against Jeddah Ath. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very significant was Al Qadisiyah's (#1, 7-1) victory against 3rd ranked Jeddah Ath. (3-5) 75-49. The winners were led by American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) who scored that evening 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Al Jawharah Al Khathlan supported her with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Al Qadisiyah's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points and 16 rebounds by American guard Gabby Cooper (178, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Jeddah Ath.. Al Qadisiyah have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Jeddah Ath. lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. Al Qadisiyah will play against league's second-placed Game Masters in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah Ath. will play against Jeddah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Al Ula's (#1, 8-0) victory against second-ranked Jeddah Utd (4-4) 68-51. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jeddah Utd. The best player for the winners was Awrad Alfaleh who scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Ula's coach Ahmed Gomaa used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Kwanza Murray produced 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the guests. Undefeated Al Ula (8-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Loser Jeddah Utd keeps the second place with four games lost. Al Ula will again meet league's second-placed Jeddah Utd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah Utd will have a break next round.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points by Sara Dickey of Al Ula.

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Jeddah - Game Masters 47-85

Very significant was Game Masters' (#2, 2-6) victory against 4th ranked Jeddah (0-8) 85-47. Game Masters held Jeddah to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners and had 23 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Jeddah only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Jeddah 61-42 including a 46-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. 28 personal fouls committed by Jeddah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of U.S. Virgin Islands guard Taylor Jones (173-1997, college: Oakland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 23 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and Abeer Alhamidi who added 10 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Lamees Alhashimi responded with 4 points and 7 rebounds and Kazakhstan forward Ksenia Korobkova (175-2003) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Game Masters maintains second position with 2-6 record having five points less than leader Al Ula. Jeddah at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Game Masters are looking forward to face league's leader Al Qadisiyah in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah will play against Jeddah Ath. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Game Masters: J.Taylor 44+23reb+8ast, Z.Yousef 13+6reb+2ast, A.Alhamidi 10+15reb+2ast, A.Alhammad 4+3reb, D.Alshenaifi 4+3reb+1ast, S.Al 3+3reb+1ast
Jeddah: K.Ksenia 9+3reb, F.Sewar 6+1reb+2ast, R.Farah 6+4reb+2ast, B.Dania 5+5reb+1ast, A.Lamees 4+7reb+3ast, A.Alaa 4+5reb

Al Qadisiyah - Jeddah Ath. 75-49

Very significant was Al Qadisiyah's (#1, 7-1) victory against 3rd ranked Jeddah Ath. (3-5) 75-49. Al Qadisiyah forced 19 Jeddah Ath. turnovers. The winners were led by American-South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) who scored that evening 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Al Jawharah Al Khathlan supported her with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Al Qadisiyah's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points and 16 rebounds by American guard Gabby Cooper (178, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Jeddah Ath.. Swingman Yusra Abuljadayel (167-1995) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Al Qadisiyah have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Jeddah Ath. lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. Al Qadisiyah will play against league's second-placed Game Masters in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah Ath. will play against Jeddah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Qadisiyah: W.Delicia 39+7reb+3ast, K.Al 9+8reb+4ast, R.Alahmadi 8+1reb+1ast, J.Ahmed 6+1reb, R.Almaiman 3+16reb, R.Mohammed 2+3reb
Jeddah Ath.: C.Gabby 24+16reb+1ast, A.Yusra 9+5reb+2ast, A.Tolin 7+1reb+1ast, B.Lina 4+10reb+1ast, H.Tahani 3+2reb+1ast, A.Lama 2+2reb

Al Ula - Jeddah Utd 68-51

Very significant was Al Ula's (#1, 8-0) victory against second-ranked Jeddah Utd (4-4) 68-51. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jeddah Utd. They outrebounded Jeddah Utd 47-29 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Ula looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Awrad Alfaleh (170-1997) who scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Kawther Khayyat (185-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Al Ula's coach Ahmed Gomaa used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) produced 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Basmah Almarzouki (175-2003) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Al Ula (8-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Loser Jeddah Utd keeps the second place with four games lost. Al Ula will again meet league's second-placed Jeddah Utd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jeddah Utd will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Al Ula: D.Sara 21+4reb+3ast, A.Alfaleh 14+9reb+5ast, K.Khayyat 10+14reb+4ast, G.Alayed 8+2reb+1ast, K.Aljaroudy 7+7reb+1ast, J.Balgaith 5+3reb+2ast
Jeddah Utd: K.Murray 22+8reb+5ast, A.Maya 7+1reb+2ast, A.Basmah 7+11reb, A.Lana 6+2reb, A.Noura 5+2reb+1ast, A.Danah 4+5reb+1ast