The Al Riyadi Lebanon Women’s team delivered a dominant performance on the road, defeating Homenetmen Women 85–70 on June 24, 2026, in a high-stakes Lebanon Women’s League clash. The victory reinforced Al Riyadi’s credentials as one of the top contenders in the competition, while Homenetmen will look to regroup after a tough home defeat.

Match Overview

The game tipped off at 2:30 AM local time at Homenetmen’s home court, with both sides eager to climb the standings. From the opening quarter, Al Riyadi set the tempo with sharp perimeter shooting and aggressive transition play. Homenetmen struggled to contain the visitors’ balanced attack, and by halftime the gap had widened to double digits. Despite a spirited third-quarter push from the home side, Al Riyadi’s depth and composure in the final period sealed the 15-point win.

Key Moments

• First-quarter surge: Al Riyadi jumped out to a 24–14 lead, hitting four three-pointers in the first ten minutes.
• Homenetmen’s third-quarter response: Trailing by 12 at the break, Homenetmen used full-court pressure to cut the deficit to seven, but Al Riyadi called a timely timeout and regrouped.
• Fourth-quarter control: The visitors outscored Homenetmen 22–14 in the final frame, capitalizing on turnovers and second-chance points.

Standout Players

For Al Riyadi, the guard combination of Mayassa Abboud and Rania Khoury proved too much for the home defense. Abboud finished with a game-high 26 points, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Khoury added 18 points and 8 assists. On the Homenetmen side, forward Sara Karam led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds, though she lacked consistent support from her teammates.

Season and Table Impact

The victory moved Al Riyadi to 9–3 on the season, solidifying their position in the top three of the Lebanon Women’s League standings. Homenetmen fell to 6–6, remaining in the middle of the pack but now facing increased pressure to secure a playoff berth. This head-to-head result could prove crucial in tiebreaker scenarios later in the campaign.

With the regular season entering its decisive stretch, Al Riyadi will aim to build on this momentum when they face strugglers Antranik next week, while Homenetmen must quickly address defensive lapses before a tough away trip to league leaders Beirut United.