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Korean League Round 2 Nov 19-23

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November 23, 2017

KDB vs. Shinhan Bank 55-64

KDB hosted Shinhan Bank Thursday night after both teams were coming off a loss in their previous outings. KDB has struggled in the interior as they have been playing with only one post player after losing their starter to an acl tear earlier in the season. Shinhan outrebounded KDB 35 to 55 which made all the difference in the game. Scoring only 22 points in the first half, KDB could not find their rhythm on offense without their leading scorer Jewel Loyd who missed the game due to injury. Things didn’t get much better in the second half for the hosts as they put on a valiant effort but still came out with another loss on their record. Kayla Thornton led the way for Shinhan finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

November 22, 2017

Samsung vs. KEB Hana 66-92

Playing another game without their star player Samsung really felt Thomas’ absence against KEB Hana; suffering their worst loss of the season in front of their home fans. After being down by just two points at the half Samsung was at a huge disadvantage during the third quarter as both foreigners are allowed to play together. Samsung, who have been without Alyssa Thomas for the past two games had to play with only one foreigner and it showed. KEB outscored Samsung 35 to 18 in the third and went on to win the game by 26 points. KEB had four players score in double figures while only Kayla Alexander scored in double figures for the home team.  [Read more…]

Korean League Round 1 Nov 12-13

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Both teams huddle up after a timeout in Asan.

Samsung vs Winnus KDB 88-70

The last two games of the first round of play were played on Sunday and Monday. Samsung took on KBD at home and Woori Bank hosted KEB Hana. KDB, who have only won one game so far this season was dealt a huge blown when one of their local post players suffered an ACL injury in their last game. Already at a disadvantage in the post before the injury, they now find themselves playing inside with an undersized guard. Not that this particularly would have changed the outcome of the game and the performance of Alyssa Thomas who has been dominating all season long. Thomas finished the game with 26 points, 22 rebounds and 7 assists in the 88-70 win. Samsung now shares second place in the standings. Samsung saw four players score in double figures while only two players saw double figures for KDB. Loyd led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.

 

Woori Bank vs KEB Hana 74-69

On Monday Woori Bank hosted a hot KEB Hana team that had won their last two games after starting the season 0-2. Both teams got off to a great start as they exchanged baskets for the duration of the the first and second quarters. With that, KEB was able to take a one point lead into the half. After the third KEB upped their lead to five but saw that quickly go away at the start of the fourth. Woori Bank turned up the heat in the fourth scoring 29 points to Hana’s 19. This made the difference in the game and the hosts were able to escape with the win. Gwathmy had a breakout game for Hana in the loss, scoring a season high of 18 points. She also had 10 rebounds to complete the double double. Woori Bank saw a balanced attack as four players scored in double figures lead by Park Hye-jin who had 21 points. Natalie Achonwa finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds.

Standings;

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

Korean League Round 1 Nov 9-11

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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   [Read more…]

Korean League Round 1 Nov 6-8

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KEB Hana celebrates their first win of the season.

November 8, 2017 

Shinhan Bank vs. KEB Hana 64-68

KEB Hana was the only team yet to record a win and they looked to be heading down the same road after finding themselves trailing by 18 at the half. However, a different team came out in the third quarter and KEB fought their way back into the game. Led by Jazmon Gwathmy who had a great third quarter, scoring 12 points, she helped her team win the quarter 28 to 9 and take the lead heading into the fourth! A sloppy fourth quarter by both teams in which they traded turnovers Isabelle Harrison took over and helped her team get their first win of the season.

Shinhan Thornton (30 min) 22 pts 8 rebs  Gray (19 min) 8 pts 6 rebs Kim Damby  (35 min) 21 pts 8 rebs KEB Harrison (31 min) 16 pts 14 rebs  Gwathmy (18 min) 12 pts Kim Damby (26 min) 17 pts

November 6, 2017

Park Jisu recorded her fourth double double in as many games.

KB Stars vs. Samsung 79-63

In a game that saw two undefeated teams meet for the first time this season KB was determined to avenge last year’s playoff departure at the hands Samsung. The highly anticipated match started out as many expect as both teams battled and ended up tied after the first quarter. The second quarter was all KB as they held Samsung to a lowly seven points for the quarter, taking a ten point lead into the half. The second half was all KB as they slowly pulled away from Samsung, leading by as many as twenty points at one point in the game. KB’s post play once again led the way as both Dantas and Park Jisu finished with double doubles. Samsung made a run but KB had too many weapons. The Stars are now the only undefeated team in the league at 4-0 with one game left in the first round.

KB Dantas (31 min) 15 pts 11 reb Currie (17 min) 10 pts 4 rebs Park Jisu (33 min) 19 pts 10 rebs 4 ast Samsung Thomas (28 min) 14 pts 8 rebs 4 ast Alexander (20 min) 8 pts 6 rebs Go Ara (40 min) 18pts 13 rebs 3 stls

 

Standings;

  1. KB Stars 4-0
  2. Samsung 2-1
  3. Woori Bank 1-2
  4. KEB Hana 1-2
  5. KDB 1-2
  6. Shinhan Bank 1-3

Korean League Round 1 Nov 1-5

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November 5, 2017

KDB vs. Woori Bank 56-88

After losing their first two game of the season Woori came out with a chip on their shoulder. Getting off to an amazing start they dominated KDB from beginning to end giving them a 50 to 23 lead at the half. Woori Bank had a balanced attack as five players scored in double figures; led by Natalie Achonwa who finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Jewel Loyd finished with 17 in the loss.

November 4, 2017

KB Stars vs. Shinhan Bank 86-81

KB Stars were back at home on Saturday taking on Shinhan Bank. Looking to stay undefeated KB had their work cut out for them. The first half went back and forth as Shinhan took a three point lead into the half. The second half was just as exciting as the first as Shinhan held onto their three point lead heading in the fourth. KB fought back to send the game into overtime but one overtime was not enough, this game needed two overtimes to decide its winner. After both Gray and Thornton fouled out for Shinhan in the extra periods, Currie also fouled out for KB. Shinhan had to finish the game without any foreigners and ended up losing the game. KB saw three players score 20+ points while Shinhan’s main three players carried the load. KB and Samsung are the remaining undefeated teams

November 3, 2017 

KDB vs. KEB Hana 66-59

Both KDB and Hana were in search of their first win of the season. KDB started off attacking and winning the first quarter 17 to 11. KEB played a better second but KDB took a seven point lead into the half. Led by Jewell Loyd, KDB went on to win their first game of the season. Loyd finished with a double double of 25 points and 10 rebounds. For KEB Harrison also finished with a double double scoring 15 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.

November 2, 2017

Samsung vs. Shinhan Bank 71-68

Both teams started the season with a win so tonight’s game was a game that many looked forward to. Both teams did not disappoint as they fought tooth and nail. Alyssa Thomas did it all again for Samsung as she led all scorers with 28 points. She also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 5 assists in 40 minutes of play. Kayla Thornton and Rashonda Gray both played well for Shinhan. Thornton finished with another double double of 17 points and 13 rebounds. Gray was just one rebound shy of a double double; finishing with 19 points and 9 rebounds. There is definitely more parity in the WKBL this season as every team seems to have a chance to win the championship.

November 1, 2017

Woori Bank vs. KB Stars 65-70

KB looked to continue their winning ways against last year’s champs who were looking to redeem themselves after losing their season opener. Woori, who started the season with a loss were at home for the first time this season. In front of a large home crowd KB got off to a great start. Again, their post play made the difference in the game. Woori had no answer from Damiris Dantas who finished the game with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Park Jisu finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Woori won the last quarter after switching their defense to a zone but it was too little too late. Achonwa finished with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Woori.

Korean League Finals Game 3 March 20th

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March 21, 2017

Game 3 of the WKBL finals needed overtime to decide it’s winner. In an exciting matchup, Samsung saw three of its best players foul out of the game. Alyssa Thomas, Kimberly Han and Park Hana all fouled out leaving Samsung without their three leading scorers for overtime play. Samsung was on the verge of winning the game in regulation despite their foul troubles. After Thomas fouled out of the game, Amber Harris came in and gave Samsung valuable minutes and scored three crucial baskets down the stretch in regulation. Samsung was up two points with five seconds to play before Park Hye-jin was fouled on a drive to the basket that gave her a chance to tie the game with four seconds on the clock. Park hit both free-throws which tied the game and eventually sent it to overtime. In overtime it was all Woori, as Samsung lost all of its weapons. Woori outscored Samsung 15 to 4 in the extra period and thus winning the 2017 Korean League Championship. Jonquel Jones saved her best for last as she had a monstrous outing scoring 27 points and pulling down 25 rebounds! Finals MVP Park Hye-Jin flirted with a triple double with 19 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists in forty-five minutes of play. Check out some photos from the final game here.

Samsung vs. Woori Bank 72-83 Samsung Thomas (29 min) 6 pts 11 rebs 3 asts Harris (15 min) 6 pts 2 rebs Park ( 39 min) 21 pts 4 rebs  Han (33 min) 12 pts 8 rebs 7 asts Bae (45 min) 13 pts 6 rebs  Woori Jones (40 min) 27 pts 25 rebs 5 blks Currie (4 min) 2 pts 1 reb Park (45 min) 19 pts 8 rebs 11 asts Lim (37 min) 16 pts 2 rebs Yang (26 min) 9 pts 9 rebs

Korean League Finals Game 1 March 16th

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Woori Bank celebrates during the second half of the WKBL Finals.

March 16, 2017

The Korean League kicked off their best of five finals series on Thursday night. Samsung, who made it out of the semi-finals by beating KB Stars in two games, were up against Korean League regular season champions Woori Bank. Woori Bank hadn’t played a game since March 6th as they awaited the winner of the semi-finals. The first quarter went back and forth as Woori hung onto a one point lead going into the second. Woori tried to create some space between the two but Alyssa Thomas and Kimberly Han kept Samsung close. Woori took a five point lead into the half. The second half showed why Woori has been so successful this season as they slowly built a lead in the third. Up by 10 to start the fourth, led by Lin Young Hee and Park Hye Jin, Woori held onto an eight point victory. The finals have a quick turnaround as game two will be played on Saturday. There won’t be much rest for Samsung players as four of their five starters all played over thirty minutes. Alyssa Thomas and Park Hana played forty minutes. Woori only saw one player play the entire game.

Woori Bank vs. Samsung 72-64 Woori Currie (10 min) 9 pts/1 reb/ 3 stls Jones (29 min) 10 pts/21 reb Lim Young Hee (26 min) 17 pts/ 2ast Park Hye Jin  (40 min) 17 pts/7 rebs/ 9 asts Samsung Thomas (40 min) 21 pts/ 16 rebs/ 7 asts Han (39 min) 22 pts/ 5 rebs Park Hana (40 min) 6 pts/ 3 rebs Bae Hye-yoon (32 min) 8pts/4 rebs/ 4 asts

Korean League Semi-Finals Game 2

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Samsung celebrates their game 2 victory over KB Stars. They will meet Woori Bank in the Korean League Finals.

March 12, 2017

KB Stars entered game two of the Korean League semi-finals in a must win situation as they lost game one on the road by five points. With just one day in between games, both teams had to quickly regroup and prepare for game two. At home, KB looked to turn things around but Samsung had other plans. Samsung took the lead early and never looked back. KB at times looked fatigued as Samsung continued to push the ball up the floor. Again it was Alyssa Thomas and Kimberly Han who took on the scoring load for Samsung. Thomas finished the game with 25 points and 11 rebounds while Han had 26. Pierson did all she could for KB, pulling down her second double double of the series but it was not enough. Rookie sensation Ji-soo Park also finished with a double double. The future looks bright for KB Stars with Park at the helm.

Samsung will face Woori Bank in the Korean League finals which begin on Thursday March 16th. Woori Bank went undefeated against Samsung this season but anything can happen in the finals! There is only one day between games in a best of five series. The first two games will be played at Woori Bank’s home gym in Asan on the 16th and the 18th. Game three will be in Yongin on the 20th. Game four, if necessary, will also be played at Samsung’s home gym and game five, if necessary, will be back in Asan.

KB Stars vs. Samsung 59-74  KB Pierson 19pts/10rebs/4ast Braxton 2pts Park 12pts/14rebs/5ast/7to SAM Thomas 25pts/11rebs/6ast Han 26pts/8rebs/4ast Harris 2rebs

Korean League Semi-Finals Game 1

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Samsung held on to protect their home court in game 1 of the semi-finals

March 11, 2017

In a best of three series Samsung hosted game one at home against KB Stars. KB got out to a great start on the road and took the lead early on. Kb held Samsung to just 12 points in the first quarter while taking a seven point lead into the half.

The second half was all Alyssa Thomas and Kimberly Han of Samsung as they single handedly carried their team to victory. After cutting the lead to two to begin the fourth, Samsung pulled away to win 74-69. Alyssa Thomas finished with 30 points, 17 rebounds!

Game two will be played on Sunday in Chungju; home of the Stars. A deciding game 3 will be played on Tuesday if necessary. The finals begin on March 16th as Woori Bank awaits their opponent.

Samsung vs. KB Stars 74-69 SAM Thomas 30pts/17/rebs/3stls/2ast Harris DNP Han 20pts/8rebs/9ast KB Pierson 16pts/10rebs/2asts Braxton 10pts/3reb Park Ji-Soo 16pts/10rebs/6blks