Women Lebanese league: Azour Dominate NSA in Round 6 with Convincing 74–41 Victory

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Azour Sporting Club delivered a dominant performance in Round 6 of the Lebanese Women’s Basketball League, cruising to a convincing 74–41 victory over NSA in the third game of the round.


From the opening tip, Azour Sporting Club set the tone with strong defensive pressure and efficient execution on both ends of the floor. After taking a 15–9 lead in the first quarter, Azour gradually increased the gap in the second period (21–18), before completely taking control in the third quarter with a decisive 28–9 run that essentially put the game out of reach. The final quarter (10–5) sealed a comfortable and well-managed win.


Azour’s offensive balance and defensive intensity were on full display, led by an outstanding all-around performance from Elisa Grissett, who finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. She was a constant presence in the paint and in transition, setting the rhythm for her team.


Sabrina Haines also made a major impact, recording 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals, while Zena Elias added 12 points and 4 rebounds to provide additional scoring punch. Tina Raffoul contributed across multiple areas with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Melody Saneh was active on the glass with 9 rebounds to go along with 6 points. The rest of Azour’s rotation played their roles well, sharing the ball, crashing the boards, and maintaining defensive discipline throughout the night.

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On the NSA side, Demyla Brown was the clear standout, scoring 20 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, accounting for nearly half of her team’s total offense. Syrita Faraj followed with 14 points and 4 rebounds, while the rest of the roster struggled to find consistent scoring against Azour’s organized defense.


The third quarter proved to be the turning point of the game, as Azour tightened their defense, forced difficult shots, and converted turnovers into easy baskets. NSA fought until the final buzzer, but the depth and cohesion of Azour were simply too much on this night.


It was a statement win for Azour Sporting Club, highlighting their strong team chemistry, depth, and ability to execute game plans effectively. For NSA, it’s a result that will require reflection and adjustments as they look ahead to the next rounds.


Congratulations to Azour Sporting Club on an impressive victory, and hard luck to NSA as they continue their campaign.

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