Sagessa Beirut claimed a 95:89 victory over Al-Ula in the WASL tournament on 29 September 2026, extending a streak of competitive performances from their end. The hosts had already shown they could score in volume, as recent results suggest, but this one required them to match their visitors' output. and here's the thing — they did just that when it mattered most.
Beirut sit fourth after seven games, three wins and four defeats, a record that reflects a side still finding its rhythm. Their last outing against Shahrdari Gorgan produced 103 points in a 103:97 win, and they carried that energy into this fixture. Al-Ula arrived with momentum of their own, having beaten Al-Arabi 96:72 on 27 September.
We had called for the home side to prevail, placing 72 per cent confidence on the outcome. to be fair — the form suggests it was a reasonable call. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently, and Beirut's familiarity with their own floor gave them the edge in what proved a tight affair.
The visitors have been productive in their own right, with scores of 123, 109 and 96 across their last five matches listed. That offensive capability made this a genuine test rather than a foregone conclusion. Beirut kept their composure through the closing stages, holding on despite Al-Ula's ability to respond.
By then, the result meant little more than another step in an ongoing campaign, but the manner of the win carried weight. A six-point margin in a game where both sides traded baskets tells you something about the balance of this fixture.
