Al-Ula Club continued its exceptional performance in the Premier Basketball League, reaffirming its strong determination to win the title this season. The team secured its twelfth consecutive victory, maintaining its sole lead at the top of the standings without a single setback. This confirmation came after its resounding 103-60 win over Al-Khaleej at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Sports City Hall in Medina, as part of the twelfth round of competition.
Al-Ula dominated the match from the outset, finishing the first half with a comfortable lead (51-29), reflecting the team's superior technical and physical abilities this season. This strong performance from Al-Ula is part of the sporting boom the province is experiencing, which aligns with the overall sporting development in the Kingdom. The team has become a force to be reckoned with and a significant player on the Saudi basketball scene, benefiting from technical and administrative stability and substantial support.
Widespread results and surprises in the round
In the same round of matches, the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Sports City Hall witnessed another remarkable result, with Al-Salam achieving a resounding and historic victory over Uhud by a score of 119-51. Al-Salam completely dominated the game, finishing the first half with a score of 66-22. This result reflects an uncharacteristic decline for Uhud, a club historically considered one of the pillars of Saudi basketball, while simultaneously highlighting the improved level of play and formidable offensive power of Al-Salam.
Victory returns and Western clubs shine
In Riyadh, Al-Nassr regained their winning form and balance in the league after defeating Al-Fateh 92-73 in a match held at Al-Nassr's home arena. The "Global" team delivered a strong first half, finishing with a 48-32 lead, thus maintaining their chances of competing among the top teams.
At the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Sports City Hall in Qatif, the excitement was palpable and the high-scoring matches continued. Al-Ittihad Club overcame Mudhar with a score of 91-70, after finishing the first half with a commanding 46-35 lead. At the same venue, Al-Ahli Club encountered little difficulty in overwhelming Al-Khawildiyah with a resounding 115-51 victory, having effectively sealed the win early by finishing the first half with a commanding 62-20 lead.
These results, especially exceeding the 100-point mark in three games (Al-Ula, Al-Salam, Al-Ahli), reflect the high scoring rate in the Premier Basketball League and the intensifying competition between teams to secure their places in the final rounds, in light of the development of the level of professional and local players alike.
