Alges Women 63, MC Alger Women 51 – Away side storms to victory in Algiers

Alges Women delivered a commanding road performance on May 8, 2026, defeating MC Alger Women 63–51 in the Algeria National A Women league. The visitors controlled the tempo from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never allowing the home side to mount a serious comeback.

Match overview

The game, played at a packed arena in Algiers, saw Alges Women impose their defensive will early. They forced multiple turnovers in the first quarter and converted them into easy transition baskets. MC Alger struggled to find rhythm offensively, shooting just 32% from the field in the first half. By the break, Alges had established a 34–22 cushion.

MC Alger attempted to rally in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to nine points on several occasions, but Alges responded with timely three-pointers and aggressive drives to the basket. The fourth quarter turned into a free‑throw contest, where Alges maintained composure and sealed the 12‑point victory.

Key moments

• First‑quarter dominance: Alges opened with a 14–4 run, setting the tone with stifling perimeter defense.
• Second‑quarter burst: A 10‑0 spurt midway through the second period pushed the lead to 20 points, forcing MC Alger to call a timeout.
• MC Alger’s brief push: Home guard Fatima Zohra hit consecutive three‑pointers to start the third quarter, momentarily energizing the crowd.
• Clutch free throws: Alges converted 12 of 14 free throws in the final five minutes to keep the margin safe.

Standout performers

For Alges Women, forward Lamia Boudiaf led all scorers with 18 points and added 7 rebounds. Her ability to score inside and stretch the floor was a mismatch for MC Alger’s defense. Point guard Nadia Khelifi orchestrated the offense with 6 assists and only 2 turnovers, while also chipping in 11 points.

MC Alger was paced by Sara Benali, who finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds. However, she received little support from her teammates; only two other players reached double figures, and the team committed 19 turnovers overall.

Impact on the standings

The victory solidifies Alges Women’s position among the top four in the league, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot. MC Alger, meanwhile, drops to seventh place and will need to regroup quickly as the regular season enters its final stretch. Both teams are scheduled to play again next week, with Alges hosting bottom‑ranked Setif Women and MC Alger traveling to face third‑placed Constantine.