KB Defeats Hana Bank 74-69 for First Win Led by Na Yoon-jung’s 16 Points

Cheongju KB Secures First Win of 2026-27 Season Against Bucheon Hana银行

Four domestic players scored in double figures as defending champions Cheongju KB defeated Bucheon Hana Bank 74-69 on the 6th at Bucheon Gymnasium, according to News1. The victory marks the first win of the 2026-27 KB StarBanking Women’s Professional Basketball season for KB after a previous opening loss to Busan BNK on the 1st.

Yoon-jung Na led the scoring for Cheongju KB with 16 points. Yoon-ha Song contributed 14 points, Chae-eun Lee added 13 points, and Ye-eun Heo finished with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The defeat leaves Bucheon Hana Bank winless with two losses to start the season.

KB Builds Halftime Lead Before Bucheon Mounts Fourth-Quarter Counterattack

The match began as a tight contest before KB seized control late in the second quarter. Consecutive three-point shots from Ye-eun Heo and Yoon-ha Song pushed Cheongju KB ahead to a 40-36 lead at halftime. KB carried that momentum into the third quarter, opening the period with quick three-pointers from Sara Sakai and Yoon-jung Na. Chae-eun Lee and Yoon-ha Song chipped in further points to extend the margin, bringing the score to 59-50 heading into the final period.

Bucheon Hana Bank mounted a strong counterattack in the fourth quarter. The home side held KB scoreless for a roughly four-minute stretch, relying on Saki Iijima to spearhead the offense. With about four minutes remaining in regulation, Seo-yeon Go hit a three-pointer to narrow the deficit to 64-63.

Clutch Shooting Secures Victory in the Fourth Quarter

Faced with a shrinking lead, Chae-eun Lee stepped up to halt Bucheon Hana Bank’s run. Lee sank a crucial three-pointer and followed up with another basket off an assist from Ye-eun Heo. Ye-eun Heo then sealed the game with her own three-point shot, locking down the 74-69 final score.

Yoon-Jung Na Leads Cheongju KB Scorers with Sixteen Points