BASKETBALL – Two-time defending champions Muharraq flexed their muscles last night in a 100-91 victory over Al Najma as gameweek five wrapped up in the 2026-27 Zain Bahrain Basketball League.
Muharraq were in charge for much of the contest but only pulled away from their opponents in the final frame at Zain Basketball Arena in Um Al Hassam Sports Complex.
They led by as many as 12 points with just over a minute remaining following an Ali Hussain three-pointer that made it 97-85.
That sent them on their way to securing their fifth win in as many outings as they are the only unbeaten team remaining this season.
Muharraq were up 30-20 at the end of the first quarter and took a comfortable 55-43 lead into the interval.
Najma battled back in the third and took a five-point lead at 65-60 following a pair of Mohammed Hussain free-throws, but Muharraq finished the period strong to head into the last canto up 70-67.
There, after Najma tied it at 70-apiece on an Ali Aqeel triple to at the start, Muharraq went on a decisive 11-2 run to extend their cushion.
Najma tried to stay within striking distance but got no closer than five the rest of the way as Muharraq closed things out in the dying minutes.
Glenn Taylor Jr scored 24 points to pace the victors, which included an efficient 14-of-17 from the free-throw line.
Mahmood Abbas added 17 markers and seven assists, while Mohammed Juma’a chipped in with 16 points.
Hussain contributed 10 off the bench, while Nader Ali had nine and skipper Mohammed Ameer and Wayne Chism both had eight points.
Raekwon Rogers finished with a game-high 32 to pace Najma in the loss – their first of the new campaign, snapping a four-game winning streak, which dropped them to third on the standings.
Ahmed Alderazi scored 23, while Hassan Fahad was their only other player in double figures with 10.