Al Ahly Benghazi head to West Division Elite 16 Semifinals

Al Ahly Benghazi - Virunga 84:73

Al Ahly Benghazi advanced to the West Division Elite 16 Semifinals. They overcame Virunga 84-73 to win Group A. Trailing 14-22 at the end of the first quarter, Al Ahly Benghazi managed to post victories in the rest of the game. The Libyan champions closed the game with a final 22-19 run to remain undefeated.
Zach Lofton (193-G-1993, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) top-scored for the winners with 32 points and Marcus Crawford notched 13. Toussaint Nzuiki, Yannick Ngoy (196-SG-1996) and Noe Cuma (186-G-2006) each scored 11 points in the losing effort.