William Jones Cup 2009

Jordan beats Lebanon, remains perfect on William Jones Cup -Jul 21, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)Jordan - Lebanon 73-63It was a game between two undefeated teams after 2 days at the William Jones Cup. Lebanon registered two wins until yesterday, against Taiwan B and Japan, while Jordan was better than Philippines.Everything started good for Lebanon. Their key player Fadi Khatib was in a game mood and together with Brian Feghali (204-F-77, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: LSU) led Lebanon to plus 4 after 20 minutes. These two players combined 22 points in the first half. However, totally different picture was seen on the court after the breather. Jordan took control on its opponent scoring 25 points in third period. Lebanon stopped on just 13 and the doors to victory were widely open to Jordan. Zaid Abbas (203-F-83) and his teammates did not have eny troubles to keep the lead and to celebrate comfortable win.Zaid Abbas top-scored in Jordan with 17 points. Sam Daghlas (198-G-79, college: Midwestern St.) followed him with 5 points less. Brian Feghali contributed with 19 points in loss.Today Jordan will meet also undefeated Taiwan. Lebanon will meet winless Kazakhstan.Jordan: Zaid Abbas 17, Sam Daghlas 12Lebanon: Brian Feghali 19 

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