Alges Women hold off DRNB Staoueli in low-scoring National A battle

Alges Women grinded out a 49–43 victory over DRNB Staoueli Women on May 24, 2026, in an Algerian National A Women’s match that emphasized defense and composure. The home side outlasted a gritty visiting team to collect two valuable points in the league standings.

Defensive slugfest from the start

Both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm in the opening quarters. Alges leaned on their interior defense and shot blocking, while DRNB Staoueli relied on active hands to force steals. The game remained tight throughout the first half, with Alges holding a narrow 22–20 lead at the break. Turnovers were abundant—combined 16 in the first two quarters—and neither squad could string together consecutive scores.

Second-half adjustments

DRNB Staoueli came out stronger in the third quarter, briefly taking a three-point advantage thanks to a 6–0 run. However, the Alges coaching staff called a timely timeout, and the home team responded by tightening their man-to-man defense. Alges limited Staoueli to just 23 points after halftime, and a critical 8–2 spurt in the final four minutes of the game sealed the result. Staoueli missed three consecutive three-point attempts in the closing minute, allowing Alges to escape with the win.

Standout players

• Alges Women: Their power forward recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while the point guard added 10 points and 4 steals.
• DRNB Staoueli Women: The away side’s shooting guard led all scorers with 16 points, but received little support—no other teammate reached double figures.

League context

The victory keeps Alges in the upper half of the National A Women’s table, maintaining their challenge for a top-four finish. DRNB Staoueli, meanwhile, remains in the relegation conversation, having now lost four of their last six games. Alges will hope to carry this defensive intensity into a crucial upcoming match against a direct rival for playoff positioning.