The Algeria National A Women's basketball season delivered a one-sided affair on May 8, 2026, as MT Setif Women crushed CRA Mendjili Women 83–34 at the Salle Omnisports in Setif. The home side dominated from start to finish, showcasing a massive gap in class and depth between the two sides.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, MT Setif imposed their will. Their defensive pressure forced early turnovers and converted them into easy fast‑break points. By the end of the first quarter, Setif already held a commanding 24–8 lead. The second quarter saw even more aggression, with Setif outscoring CRA Mendjili 22–6 to take a 46–14 advantage into halftime.

The second half was no different. Setif’s bench continued to produce, while CRA Mendjili struggled to find any offensive rhythm. The third quarter ended 65–24, and the final period merely extended the margin to the eventual 49‑point blowout.

Key Moments

• First quarter explosion: MT Setif opened on a 12–0 run within the first four minutes, forcing an early timeout from the CRA Mendjili coach.
• Defensive lockdown: CRA Mendjili managed only six points in the second quarter and eight in the third, as Setif’s full‑court press suffocated any clean looks.
• Bench depth on display: Setif substituted freely, and every rotation player contributed to keeping the pressure high.

Standout Players

For MT Setif, guard Fatima Boudiaf led all scorers with 22 points on 9‑of‑12 shooting, adding 5 assists and 4 steals. Center Nadia Merabet recorded a double‑double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in just 22 minutes of action.

On the losing side, CRA Mendjili’s Samia Yahia fought hard for her team’s only double‑figure effort, finishing with 11 points and 7 rebounds, but she received little support from her teammates.

Impact on the Standings

MT Setif Women entered this match in the upper half of the Algeria National A Women table, and the convincing victory further strengthened their playoff credentials. CRA Mendjili, meanwhile, remains near the bottom, struggling to close the gap against the league’s elite.

With a dominant performance, Setif sent a clear message to the rest of the division: their home court is a fortress, and their title ambitions are genuine.