Date: June 3, 2026
Competition: Lebanese Basketball League (FLB)
Venue: Batroun Arena

Match Summary

In a thrilling contest that came down to the final possessions, Nadim Sueed College edged out Chabeb Batroun 94-91 on the road. The visitors overcame a strong start by the hosts, using a potent second-half surge and clutch free-throw shooting to escape Batroun with the victory.

First Half: Batroun Pushes the Pace

Chabeb Batroun came out firing, using an up-tempo offense to build a 48-42 halftime lead. Their backcourt duo of Ali Mansour and Karim Zebian combined for 28 points in the first two quarters, keeping the Nadim Sueed College defense scrambling. However, the visitors stayed close thanks to efficient inside scoring from their big men.

Second Half: Momentum Shift

The third quarter saw Nadim Sueed College tighten defensively, contesting every drive and forcing Batroun into contested jumpers. A 13-2 run early in the third flipped the score, and the visitors took a 70-67 lead into the final period. Batroun fought back in the fourth, tying the game at 89-89 with 90 seconds remaining. But Nadim Sueed College responded with a critical three-pointer from guard Jad Akl and two free throws to seal the win.

Key Players

• Nadim Sueed College: Jad Akl led all scorers with 27 points, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. Center Omar Jamaleddine added a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds.
• Chabeb Batroun: Ali Mansour finished with 24 points and 8 assists, while Karim Zebian contributed 20 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.

Deciding Factors

The difference in the game came down to free-throw shooting and turnover management. Nadim Sueed College converted 18-of-21 from the line, while Batroun hit only 10-of-16. The visitors also committed just seven turnovers to Batroun’s 13.

League Standings Context

With the win, Nadim Sueed College improved to 10-8 on the season, strengthening their position in the top half of the Lebanese first division. Chabeb Batroun dropped to 8-10, remaining in contention for a playoff berth but now needing to string together wins in the coming weeks. The intense atmosphere at the Batroun Arena underlined the growing competitiveness of Lebanese basketball.