The first basketball team of Al-Ula Club continued to make history in the Premier Basketball League competitions, confirming its firm determination to compete strongly this season, as it succeeded in maintaining its lead in the general standings with a perfect score without any setbacks, after achieving a great and well-deserved victory over its counterpart Al-Salam.
In the tenth round of matches, which saw a high scoring rate, Al-Ula secured a decisive victory against Al-Salam with a score of 111-81. The match took place on Friday evening at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Sports City Hall in Medina, where Al-Ula dominated from the outset, finishing the first half with a comfortable 50-38 lead. They continued to widen the gap in the second half thanks to their well-organized defense and offense.
Al-Nasr triumphs over Al-Ahli... and Al-Ittihad strikes hard
At the same venue in Medina, another intense match took place between Al-Nasr and Uhud, with Al-Nasr securing a resounding victory of 98-58. Al-Nasr's offensive intentions were evident early on, as they finished the first half with a commanding 22-point lead (55-33), making it difficult for Uhud to mount a comeback in the second half.
In Jeddah, Al-Ittihad recorded the biggest win of this round, and perhaps one of the biggest this season, when they crushed their guest Al-Khawildiyah 135-56. The match, held at Al-Ittihad's home arena, served as an offensive training session for the team, who finished the first half with a 56-24 lead, demonstrating a vast technical advantage and high level of physical readiness to compete for titles.
Eastern Region Victories
Moving to the Eastern Province, specifically to the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Sports Hall in Qatif, Al-Fateh regained its usual composure after defeating Al-Khaleej 69-51. The match was characterized by its defensive nature, with Al-Fateh finishing the first half ahead 36-22 and maintaining its lead until the final whistle.
In the same arena, Al-Ahli faced little difficulty in overcoming Mudhar, securing a resounding victory of 112-65. Al-Ahli dominated the match from start to finish, ending the first half with a 57-22 lead, thus demonstrating their readiness to compete with the top teams in the upcoming rounds.
Implications of the results and competition
The results of the tenth round reflect the growing technical gap between the leading teams and the rest of the league, with three matches exceeding 100 points for the winning team. This indicates the formidable offensive prowess of Al-Ula, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli. Al-Ula deserves credit for this exceptional performance, which aligns with the significant sporting activity taking place in the province, making them strong contenders to break the traditional monopoly on titles and add a new dimension to the competition in Saudi basketball.
