BNK Defeats Defending Champion KB in Women's Basketball Season Opener, Led by Kim Sonia's Double-Double

Busan BNK convincingly defeated the defending champion Cheongju KB in the season opener of the women's professional basketball league.

In the regular season opening away match of the KB Star Banking 2026-2027 Women's Professional Basketball held at Cheongju Gymnasium today (Nov. 1), BNK secured a dominant 82-53 victory over KB.

Veteran Kim Sonia spearheaded the victory with a double-double performance of 10 points and 15 rebounds.

Lee Sohee supported the attack with 17 points, while Park Hyejin added 14.

Choi Lee Sem contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Filipino national team member Vanessa de Jesus raised expectations by scoring 11 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

KB suffered a painful blow as their key pillar Park Jisoo sat out due to a thigh injury.

For KB, Song Yunha and Sakai Sara put up a fight by scoring 11 points each.

A full house of 3,002 spectators filled Cheongju Gymnasium, with tickets completely sold out.

(Photo provided by WKBL, Yonhap News)
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