Dongguk University defeats Chung-Ang University in a close game to reach the quarterfinals.
Dongguk University punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2024 KUSF University Basketball U League with a 66-58 victory over Chung-Ang University on Monday at Dongguk University’s Seoul campus gymnasium.
“We expected to play a difficult game, but the fact that the players stayed focused and played until the end was the driving force behind today’s victory,” said head coach Lee Ho-geun. I’m grateful to them,” 토토사이트 모음 he said after the game.
Dongguk University was active on offense in the first quarter, hitting three consecutive three-pointers to take the lead. However, in the second half, they struggled with Chung-Ang University’s pressure defense and lost the lead 47-49 in the third quarter.
Coach Lee Ho-geun said, “Any team can come in with a pressing defense. It was a result of not getting easy shots on offense in the second half,” Lee said.
“The guards need to hold the ball more and run the game, but the offense was centered on the forwards, so I think we made some mistakes, but the players overcame it well at the end.”
As for Kim Myung-jin, who finished with 20 points and was the game’s leading scorer, he added: “She’s a very talented player. She’s only a sophomore, but I’m sure she’ll become a better player with more experience,” he praised.
After the victory, Dongguk University will meet regular season champion Korea University in the quarterfinals on the 1st. It’s not an easy opponent, but if they play with confidence, they should be able to do well.
“I always tell the players that we need to beat Korea University and Yonsei University to improve,” said Lee Ho-geun. The players must play with confidence. It’s an opponent we face every season, so we shouldn’t just cower. We will prepare well to play a good game,” he emphasized.