Former UConn standout Charde Houston had her third double double in as many games in the Israel championship series to lead Maccabi Ashdod within a victory of the title.

Houston had 16 points and 11 rebounds as Maccabi Ashdod defeated Elizur Ramla 70-64 on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the best of five game series.

Houston is averaging 15.7 points and 10.3 rebounds in the championship series.

Allison Hightower of the Connecticut Sun had game-high totals of 22 points (on 10 of 14 shooting), five assists and two steals for Elizur Ramla and she is averaging 20 points and four assists in the championship series.