The cup holder came into the match after the impressive league victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Menorah Hall earlier this week and used the momentum to start the game with a storm and take an early double-digit lead.
The strong host was not going to give up easily and in front of the home crowd she returned to the competition, but a crushing second quarter at 18:30 in favor of the blues returned the advantage to the Israeli side.
The Lithuanians were able to make another run, but Morris Kemp was there to prevent the turnaround and secure the victory.
Maurice Kemp, who was chosen as the player of the week in the Premier League after a record display of 29 points against the Yellows, produced an even greater display and passion tonight with an impressive double-double of 33 points and 11 rebounds along with 4 assists.
Morris Camp.
Big evening, photo: FIBA website
Chris Babb.
16 points, photo: FIBA website
Oren Aharoni got an impressive output from the bench, with Stevie Thompson Jr. recording his best game on the team with 16 points, as well as Chris Babb.
Sandy Cohen contributed 15 of his own.
Quentin Hawker, whose absence severely damaged the team at the beginning of the season, once again proved his importance to the Blues as the engine of the team and produced a wonderful game of 12 points and 5 assists.
The group from Sharon remains alive in the picture of advancing to the play-in stage thanks to a double victory over the Lithuanians, which was the cup holder's fourth victory in total this season, after they also defeated Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem.
Spencer Weiss steps up for a shot.
Hapoel Haifa is on the move, photo: FIBA website
Eurocup: 71:81 for Hapoel Haifa over Bodivolnik Kyiv
Hapoel Haifa continues to impress in the European framework and tonight (Wednesday) recorded its sixth victory in a row in the European Cup.
When she won 71:81 in the "Romma" hall over the Ukrainian Bodivalnik Kyiv as part of the first round in the second group stage in the plant.
After a tight first half, the trend began to change.
Sharon Drucker's students came up with completely different energies for the second half, displayed wonderful ability, and with the help of a crushing third quarter of 8:25 and an impressive defense, they took a double-digit lead, which they maintained until the end against the leader of the strong Ukrainian table.
Above all, center Anthony Hickey stood out as he displayed excellent offensive ability and finished the game with a double double of 18 points and 10 assists.
Next to him, the Reds received three more scorers in double figures: Jaylen Jones with 15 points and 6 rebounds, Amit Simhon with 12 points of his own and 12 points for Devonta Epson.
The new acquisition Sean Gunes added 5 points and 5 rebounds and with him the Reds from Carmel have already registered four consecutive victories in all the frames.
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