D1 round 8 most interesting game took place in Benghazi (derby !!!) between Morog and Nasr. Sixth ranked Morog (4-4) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Nasr (6-2). Morog managed to escape with a 1-point win 50-49 on Sunday evening. Morog moved-up to fifth place. Nasr at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Ittihad. Morog are looking forward to face league's second-placed Ahli Tripoli at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nasr will play against Jazeera in Zwara and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Tripoli: Ittihad (#4) and Madina (#7). Madina was smashed at home by 43 points 68-111 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Ittihad (6-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Nasr. Madina at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Hilal. Ittihad's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tripoli to the arena Yarmook.
D1 top team - Ahli Benghazi (6-1) managed to deliver another win on Thursday. This time they beat ninth ranked Yarmook (1-6) 60-51. Ahli Benghazi have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Ahli Tripoli. Yarmook lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with six games lost. Ahli Benghazi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Benghazi to the arena Hilal.
In the last two games of round 8 Hilal was destroyed by Ahli Tripoli on the opponent's court 74-54. Shabab outscored Jazeera in a home game 71-45.
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