Ghana’s Spintex Knights extended their unbeaten run in the Basketball Africa League preliminary phase by defeating Liberia’s NPA Pythons 88-66 in Tripoli, Libya, on Thursday, October 22.
The victory was Spintex’s second consecutive in the qualifiers, following a 96-90 win over Guinea’s Nabaya Sofas in their opening game. Benjamin Ashitei led the Knights against the Pythons with 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.
Malik Temple also made a strong contribution, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds. James Amotoe scored seven points and added 11 assists and eight rebounds despite missing five of his seven shot attempts.
Spintex complete their Group B campaign in the Division West preliminary phase against Benin’s Energie Basketball Club on Friday, October 23. The Ghanaian side are seeking a second successive appearance in the Elite 16.
