Iranian Women’s Basketball Super League:
Sahar Academy, Esteghlal seize early advantage in semifinals
Sahar Academy and Esteghlal moved a step closer to the final of the Iranian Women’s Basketball Super League after winning their opening semifinal games on Friday.
American center Alexis Poole recorded a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, along with four steals, for an efficiency rating of 22 as Sahar secured a 68-58 victory over Naft Abadan in the first game of the best-of-three series.
Esteghlal, meanwhile, cruised past Bahman Group with a commanding 72-50 win. Sabria Dean led the charge with 20 points, four rebounds and four assists, finishing with a game-high efficiency rating of 23.
The second round of the semifinals is scheduled for today, with Naft Abadan and Bahman aiming to level their respective series and force a decisive third game.