KB Secures First Win of Season Against Hana Bank in Women's Basketball

Defending Women's Korean Basketball League champion Cheongju KB defeated Bucheon Hana Bank to claim its first win of the season in just its second game.

KB secured a 74-69 away victory against Hana Bank in the KB StarBanking 2026-2027 Women's Professional Basketball regular season match held today (November 6) at Bucheon Gymnasium.

Having lost its opening game to Busan BNK, KB picked up its first victory in its second match.

Hana Bank fell into a two-game losing streak to start the season.

KB finished the first half with a 40-36 lead, propelled by three-pointers from Huh Ye-eun and Song Yun-ha late in the second quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Hana Bank found success through fast breaks led by Saki Iijima.

With Iijima scoring on free throws followed by consecutive three-pointers from Ko Seo-yeon, Hana Bank closed the gap to within a single point at 63-64.

However, that was as close as they got.

KB immediately put out the fire with a three-pointer by Lee Chae-eun.

Shortly after, another basket in the paint by Lee Chae-eun and a three-pointer from Huh Ye-eun tipped the scales of victory decisively toward KB.

Na Yun-jung led KB to victory by scoring a team-high 16 points.

Song Yun-ha contributed 14 points and Lee Chae-eun added 13, while Huh Ye-eun also played her part well with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.

(Photo: Provided by WKBL, Yonhap News)
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