Hapoel Wins Its Second Preseason Game

Preparations for the 2026/27 season continue. Today (Friday), we played our second preseason game of the week at Malha, this time in front of our fans. Saša Obradovi?’s team received a particularly warm welcome from the home crowd, who got their first look at the team and its new players this season.

Following the win over Holon earlier in the week, Hapoel welcomed Sharon Avrahami’s team to Malha for its second preseason game. The game tipped off amid a fantastic atmosphere, with the red stands full of energy. The first points came from the free-throw line, before Kenny Lofton scored his first points in a Hapoel jersey. The opening quarter stayed close throughout and ended with Hapoel holding a one-point lead, 19–18. Yovel Zoosman, who had an excellent game, continued to lead Saša Obradovi?’s side in the second quarter, and the Reds went into halftime ahead 40–36.

The game remained close in the third quarter. Devontae Cacok and Eitan Burg supported Zoosman, who continued his strong performance, and the Reds maintained a 60–55 lead heading into the final period. Hapoel stretched the advantage early in the fourth, but a late run by Hapoel HaEmek made for a tight finish. The Reds held on to secure their second preseason victory, 86–82.

Yovel Zoosman led the scoring with 25 points alongside six rebounds. Shake Milton and Eitan Burg added 13 points each, while Devontae Cacok finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.

Hapoel scorers: Yovel Zoosman 25, Shake Milton and Eitan Burg 13 each, Devontae Cacok 11, Dušan Mileti? and Nimrod Levi 7 each, Kenny Lofton Jr. 6, David Roddy 4.

Hapoel will continue preparing for the new season, with a Winner Cup game against Maccabi Ashdod coming up on Tuesday. Ticket sale details will be announced soon.