Asem Maree Grabs Record 34 Rebounds as Changwon LG Snaps 3-Game Losing Streak

Changwon LG snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis, powered by key foreign center Asem Maree, who set a new KBL all-time record by pulling down 34 rebounds.

LG defeated Hyundai Mobis 88-83 in an away game of the 2026-2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season held at the Ulsan Dongchun Gymnasium on the 22nd.

Having previously suffered consecutive losses to the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang, Seoul Samsung, and Daegu Korea Gas Corporation, LG escaped its three-game skid to improve to 3-4 for the season, tying for fifth place alongside Goyang Sono, Suwon KT, and the Gas Corporation.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Mobis remained at 2-5, dropping to a tie for last place with Busan KCC.

LG's Maree wrote a new chapter in KBL history by displaying fierce determination, playing with protective goggles due to an eye injury sustained in a previous match.

He completely dominated the court with 25 points, 7 assists, and a massive 34 rebounds.

This comfortably surpasses the previous KBL single-game record of 31 rebounds set by Terence Leather on December 25, 2011, and Chinanu Onuaku on March 24, 2024.

Yu Gi-sang, a key player behind the Asian Games gold medal, also shook off his injuries to return to the court and contribute to the team's victory.

Playing 30 minutes in his return match, Yu scored 19 points, including three 3-pointers, joining forces with Maree to lead the team to victory.

After ending the first quarter in a tight 24-24 tie, LG began to widen the gap in the second quarter as their perimeter shots started falling.

Although Hyundai Mobis showcased its firepower led by Darius Bazley and Jerry Abadiano, LG relied on high-efficiency outside shooting—hitting 5 out of 6 three-point attempts in the second quarter alone—to finish the first half ahead 51-45.

Hyundai Mobis did not back down easily.

In the third quarter, while all 7 of LG's three-point attempts missed the rim, Hyundai Mobis mounted a fierce chase as Lee Woo-suk single-handedly scored 8 points, including two 3-pointers.

Gaining momentum, Hyundai Mobis closed the gap to just 3 points at 62-65 heading into the fourth and final quarter.

Maintaining a narrow lead in the fourth quarter, LG faced a crisis when Carl Tamayo fouled out midway through the quarter with the team leading 77-74, but Maree steadied the team by scoring consecutive points.

Trailing 75-81, Hyundai Mobis ramped up its pursuit with 3 minutes and 26 seconds remaining in the game.

Bazley and Seo Myung-jin hit back-to-back perimeter shots to tie the game at 81-81, and Bazley then delivered a powerful dunk to turn the game around at 83-81.

Having allowed the turnaround, LG breathed a sigh of relief as Maree scored to tie the game back up at 83-83, followed by Yang Jun-seok's basket that successfully reclaimed the lead at 85-83.

After stopping Hyundai Mobis's attack with 38.4 seconds left on the clock, LG tilted the scale in their favor when Yu Gi-sang sank both free throws with 24.6 seconds remaining.

For Hyundai Mobis, Bazley fought hard with 34 points and 13 rebounds, Lee Woo-suk with 15 points and 6 rebounds, and Seo Myung-jin with 10 points and 3 assists, but could not prevent the team's defeat.

(Photo provided by KBL, Yonhap News)
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