Korean League Round 2 Nov 15-18

November 18, 2017

Samsung vs. KB Stars 73-83

Still without their leading scorer, Samsung faced a KB team looking to redeem their last two losses. KB Stars controlled the game from the start and played excellent until the fourth quarter when they allowed Samsung to outscore them 19 to 11. Despite KB’s lousy fourth quarter they were able to get back on the winning side of things. Damaris Dantas has been arguably the best player in the Korean League this season as she finished with a game high of 28 points and 14 rebounds. Samsung looks to be in trouble after losing Thomas to injury. They may bring in a replacement player to share the load with Alexander until Thomas can return. Now that both foreigners can play together in the third quarter Samsung are at a huge disadvantage having only one foreigner player available to play.

 

November 17, 2017

KEB Hana vs. Winnus KDB 78-82

KEB Hana found themselves on a winning streak coming into this game against a struggling KDB. KEB took a five point lead into the half but KDB went off in the third outscoring their opponents 28-12! KEB tried their best in the fourth to make up for their terrible third quarter but the damage had been done and KDB won their second game of the season! Jewell Loyd led the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Gwathmy finished with a double double in the loss.

November 16, 2017

Woori Bank vs. Samsung 78-65

After a surprising start to the season, losing their first two games, Woori Bank has been a much better team each outing. Facing Samsung at home who were down their leading scorer in Alyssa Thomas, Woori Bank used a third quarter surge to seal the fate of the game. Samsung hung in the game for the first half and even found themselves with the lead but the second half was all Woori who saw four players score in double figures. Kayla Alexander who had to play all forty minutes of the game finished with 21 points and 16 rebounds in the loss.

November 15, 2017

Shinhan Bank vs. KB Stars 74-70

After losing their first game of the season against KEB Hana in the last game of the first round KB Stars were back on the road against a Shinhan team who were desperate for a win. Shinhan started the game out much more aggressive than the visitors as they took an 11 point lead into the half. KB came out fighting after halftime and outscored Shinhan 11 to 20 in the quarter. They were only down by two points to start the fourth. Despite their efforts, Kayla Thornton was fantastic throughout the game. She led her team in scoring with a season high 37 points! Thornton made five of seven three pointers and had five steals on the night. After a hot start, Shinhan handed KB their second straight loss of the season.

 

Standings;

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