Keio University Clinches Season with Victory in Final Match, Finishes 4th in League

Keio University brought their autumn league campaign to a close with a thrilling 81-60 victory over Gakushuin University in the 101st Kanto University Basketball League match. Despite falling short of promotion to the second division, the team reflected on their progress and looked ahead.

Keio Soars to Victory in Finale

The final game of the second round was a gripping affair, with Keio University displaying great grit and determination. Despite Gakushuin University giving them a tough fight, particularly in the midfield, Keio’s captain Ryoma Hiromasa kept finding the basket and led his team to an impressive win.

• Key Stats:
  • Final Score: Keio University 81 – Gakushuin University 60
  • Point Scorers (Keio University): Ryoma Hiromasa (4th grade in economics, Fukudai Ohori) led the way with 27 points, while Ryao Shiihashi (4th grade in government, Kokugakuin Kugayama) contributed 20.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Upsurge: Keio exploded out of the starting blocks, building a 27-15 lead thanks to a mixture of 3-pointers, energetic fast breaks, and strong defensive rebounding.
• Second Quarter Slippage: Gakushuin fought back, reducing the deficit to just 4 points by the halfway stage (39-35).
• Second Half hija-kiseki: Keio regrouped and dominated the third quarter, outscoring Gakushuin 28-13. They never looked back, ending the match with a flourish, 81-60.

Reion Hattori, Commerce 2, Ogaki Kita, was particularly impressive, dropping 12 points in a balanced scoring effort.

Reflections on the Season

Though they didn’t achieve their promotion goal, Keio University’s journey was one of growth and improvement. Captain Ryoma Hiromasa reflected on his team’s progress and the importance of looking forward.

“We kept saying, ‘Let’s focus on our role,’ throughout the game… We reconfirmed our set pieces and shared the key points that we should thoroughly implement.” – Ryoma Hiromasa

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