Tribune News Network
Doha
The sixth round of the 2024-2025 season of the QBF Basketball League witnessed two exciting confrontations on Saturday evening at the Al Gharafa Hall, with Al Ahli and Al Shamal achieving important victories in their respective games that strengthened their position in the standings.
In the first game, Al Ahli presented a strong performance winning with a slim 81-79 (16-17, 18-23, 18-22, and 29-17) margin against Qatar SC.
Raequan Deshaun Rogers, an Al Ahli player, emerged as the best scorer in the match with 36 points, while Jordan Isiah Rowles was the best scorer for Qatar Club with 25 points.
The victory came after a balanced game that witnessed repeated exchanges to control the course of the clash, but Al Ahli succeeded in exploiting the decisive moments in their favour.
With this win, Al Ahli have now raised their points tally to 9 points, and they are in fifth place, tied with Al Arabi, who are in fourth place, while Qatar SC are ranked sixth with 8 points.
In the second game, Al Shamal and Al Khor met in a battle that was characterized by excitement until the last moments and ended with Al Shamal edging the rivals 69-68 (17-12, 12-13, 21-26, and 19-17).
Billy Joel Hardy of Al Khor was the best scorer with 27 points, while Mackey Zion Juan Richard was the best scorer for Al Shamal with 26 points.
Despite the great pressure imposed by Al Khor, Al Shamal were able to maintain their superiority until the final whistle.
Al Shamal have moved to 10 points, the same as second-placed Al Sadd, while Al Khor remained in eighth place with 7 points.
The excitement continues in the league, as two games will be held on Sunday at the QBF Indoor Hall, as Al Rayyan meet Al Wakra at 5pm, and then another game brings together Al Arabi and Al Gharafa at 7pm.
