USM Blida powered past PS El Eulma 80-54 in an Algeria Super Division basketball game on October 27, 2026, turning a fast start into a commanding home victory. The 26-point margin reflected USM Blida’s control on both ends of the floor, as they pressured PS El Eulma into turnovers and dominated the paint from the opening quarter.

Match overview

USM Blida opened with a 10-2 run and led 22-12 after the first quarter. The home side extended the advantage to 42-27 at halftime and never allowed PS El Eulma to mount a serious comeback. A 19-13 third quarter pushed the lead to 61-40, and USM Blida closed out the game comfortably in the fourth.

• Final score: USM Blida 80, PS El Eulma 54
• Quarter scores: 22-12, 20-15, 19-13, 19-14
• Halftime: USM Blida 42, PS El Eulma 27
• End of third quarter: USM Blida 61, PS El Eulma 40

Key moments

The game’s defining stretch came late in the first half. Leading 30-22, USM Blida went on a 12-3 run to close the second quarter and take a 15-point lead into the break. PS El Eulma never recovered. USM Blida’s full-court pressure forced several turnovers, and the home side converted those mistakes into easy transition baskets.

Any hopes of a PS El Eulma comeback were ended early in the third quarter when USM Blida scored the first six points of the second half. The lead grew to more than 20 points, allowing USM Blida to rotate its bench and maintain energy on defense. PS El Eulma’s offense remained stuck in neutral, relying on contested jump shots and struggling to find second-chance points.

Standout performers

USM Blida guard Yacine Benali led all scorers with 19 points and seven assists, controlling the pace and finding open teammates against PS El Eulma’s zone. Center Sofiane Cherif added 15 points and 14 rebounds, dominating the glass. Karim Bouzid contributed 12 points and four steals, while Adel Mansouri came off the bench to score 10 points.

For PS El Eulma, Mehdi Larbi scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds. Rachid Hamdi added 10 points, but the visitors struggled against USM Blida’s pressure and shot poorly from the perimeter. PS El Eulma also lost the rebounding battle by a significant margin, limiting their chances to stay in the game.

Tactical story

USM Blida’s defensive pressure was the story of the game. The home side denied easy entry passes, forced turnovers and turned defense into offense with quick transition attacks. Offensively, USM Blida played inside-out, using Cherif’s presence in the paint to create open looks for Benali and the perimeter shooters. PS El Eulma had no consistent answer for the combination of pressure defense and interior size.

What the result means

The victory is a strong statement for USM Blida in the Algeria Super Division standings and gives them valuable momentum. The margin also helps their points differential, which can matter in a competitive league table. PS El Eulma will need to regroup after a difficult road performance, particularly on the defensive glass and against full-court pressure. For USM Blida, the challenge now is to carry the same intensity into their next fixture.