Hapoel Rishon LeZion won the state cup for women after defeating Elitzur Holon 69:77 in the final held tonight (Thursday) at the Kvutzat Shlomo Hall in Tel Aviv.
President Yitzhak Herzog awarded the Rishon LeZion players the first degree ever in the club's history.
After a close first half, Ziv Erez's players went up in a frenzy and closed out a story in a crushing third quarter.
Jenny Sims excelled and finished with 21 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion wins state cup, Photo: Oded Karni
For Holon, it was the last game of the season, while the new trophy holder will continue next week's playoff semifinal series against Elitzur Ramla (1: 1), with the goal of completing a historic double.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion wins state cup, Photo: Oded Karni
Hapoel Rishon LeZion wins state cup, Photo: Oded Karni
Hapoel Rishon LeZion wins state cup, Photo: Oded Karni
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