Korean League Round 1 Nov 9-11

November 9, 2017

Samsung vs. Woori Bank 65-79

After losing their first two games of the season Woori Bank have taken their play to another level. Starting off great on the road against Samsung, Woori took a commanding 22 point lead into the half. Samsung played a much better second half but dug themselves too big of a hole in the first to climb their way out. Alyssa Thomas again led Samsung in scoring with 23 points. Kim Jung Un led all scorers for Woori with 18. Samsung have now lost two games in a row.

Samsung Thomas (37 min) 23 pts 10 rebs 4 ast Alexander (12 min) 3 pts 2 rebs Park Hana (37 min) 12 pts 8 rebs Woori Achonwa (26 min) 15 pts 14 rebs Sutherland (23 min) 10 pts 8 rebs Kim Jung Un (34 min) 18 pts 3 rebs

November 10, 2017

Shinhan Bank vs. KDB 71-54

The first half remained close as both teams battled back and forth. Shinhan took a three point lead into the half. The second half was a different story as Shinhan put their foot on the gas and never looked back. Scoring 33 points in the third quarter, lead by Kayla Thornton who finished the game with 29 points and 14 rebounds, Shinhan held their opponent to a measly eleven points in the third. KDB won the fourth but Shinhan came away with the win.

Shinhan Thornton ( 32 min)29 pts 14 rebs Gray (17 min) 16 pts 11 rebs KDB Loyd (28 min) 10 pts 8 rebs Black (19 min) 9 pts 5 rebs  

November 11, 2017

KEB Hana vs. KB Stars 71-68

KB found themselves in trouble for the first time this season. The only team to have yet to lose a game ran into a Hana team carrying momentum from their last victory. After a horrible first half of shooting, KB found themselves down by 1 at the half. For Hana, domestic shooting guard Hang finished with a season high of 24 points, leading her team to their second victory in a row and handing the Stars their first loss of the season. Dantas was great for KB finishing with 27 points and 17 rebounds but didn’t get much help from anyone else.

KB Stars Dantas (36 min) 27 pts 17 rebs Currie (14 min) 2 pts 4 rebs Park Ji-Soo (38 min) 11 pts 17 rebs 5 asts  KEB Hana Harrison (30 min) 16 pts 9 rebs Gwathmy (20 min) 6 pts 3 rebs Hang (38 min) 24 pts 6 rebs

Standings;

1. KB Stars        4-1
2. Samsung       3-2
3. Woori Bank    2-2
4. KEB Hana       2-2
5. Shinhan Bank 2-3
6. Winnus KDB   1-4