Gwangju University and Kangwon National University were the protagonists of the season’s first confrontation.
Gwangju University won 87-52 in the 2023메이저놀이터 KUSF College Basketball U-League away game against Kangwon National University held at the Gangwon National University Gymnasium on the 26th.
Gwangju University maintained 3rd place with 3 wins and 2 losses. Uibi (15 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 blocked shots) and Yang Yoo-jeong (15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocked shots) recorded a double-double and played an active role. In addition, Lee Eun-ah (14 points, 6 rebounds), Park Sae-byeol (12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Lim Yo-won (12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists), and Kim Won-ji (10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists) also scored in double digits.
On the other hand, Kangwon National University lost its opening three games in a row and stayed at the bottom. Choi Seul-gi (12 points, 7 rebounds), Han Ji-min (12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists), Kim Ji-hyun (11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists), and Choi Soo-hyun (10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists) added double-digit points and struggled, but blocked Gwangju University. The writing was lacking.
In the first quarter, Gwangju University boasted a good shot sense based on fast basketball. Kim Won-ji scored a mid-range shot and a fast break, while Yang Yoo-jeong scored a mid-range shot and a 3-point shot from the right corner. In addition, Park Sae-byeol and Ui-bi added a layup and ran away with a double-digit score. Gwangju University finished the first quarter with a 27-14 lead.
The second quarter was also the flow of Gwangju University. Yang Yoo-jeong kicked off the quarter with a mid-range shot, and Kim Won-ji continued his momentum and added a goal. Jeong Chae-ryun completed a three-point play by succeeding in an additional free throw following a layup shot. Kangwon National University Choi Soo-yeon allowed a 3-point shot, but Gwangju University ran away with a 20-point gap (45-25).
Gwangju University scored points both inside and outside the third quarter. When Uibi made a 3-point shot, Lim Yo-won grabbed a series of offensive rebounds and scored under the goal. Park Sae-byeol led the attack, scoring under the goal for Yang with a sensible no-look pass after a successful outer gun. Gwangju University finished the third quarter with a score of 67-40.
There was no change. In the fourth quarter, Gwangju University used its height to grab a rebound, which led to a goal under the goal. Lee Eun-ah, who scored consecutively under the goal, scored 9 points in the 4th quarter alone. In addition, Jin Do-yoon added a 3-point shot to help Gwangju University win.