January 29, 2008
Detroit Shock Overseas Update
Israeli League
Ivory Latta and Elizur Holon (5-8) fell into a sixth place tie in the Israeli League after a 67-60 loss to Raanana Hertzliya (11-2) and a 90-73 win by Beni Yehuda (5-8) over Hapoel Tel Aviv (1-12). Latta led all scorers with 26 points and added six rebounds and four steals on the night. She is currently leading the Israeli League in scoring (23.1) and is fourth in assists (4.4). Elizur Holon takes on Maccabi Tel Kabir (1-12) on Monday, February 4.
 Latta |
 Walker |
Be sure to check out Latta’s blog on wnba.com throughout the offseason.
Ayana Walker’s 18 points and 13 rebounds weren’t enough to help Maccabi Ashdod (6-8) defeat Elizur Ramla (11-3) as they fell 85-82. Maccabi Ashdod is still in fifth place in the Israeli League – one half game ahead of 5-8 Elizur Holon and Bnei Yehuda. Walker is still leading the league in rebounding (12.4) and is second in scoring (22.0). Maccabi Ashdod next plays Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday, February 4.
Israeli League Standings
| Team | W | L | Pts | |
| 1 | Electra Ramat Hasharon | 12 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 | Raanana Hertzliya | 11 | 2 | 24 |
| 3 | Elizur Ramla | 11 | 3 | 25 |
| 4 | Maccabi Ramat Hen | 8 | 6 | 22 |
| 5 | Maccabi Ashdod | 6 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Elizur Holon | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | Bnei Yehuda | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 8 | Maccabi Tel Kabir | 1 | 12 | 14 |
| 9 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 1 | 12 | 14 |