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Korea University, which met Kyung Hee University at home, won a difficult victory.

Korea defeated Dankook University 61-55 in the 2024 KUSF University Basketball U-League regular league held at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium on Sunday. With the victory, Korea reported its 11th win (one loss) for this season.

Korea University struggled in a poor three-point shooting success rate of 11.8% (2/17) and rebound (34-40), but overcame every crisis with concentration. Lee Dong-geun (19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks), Yoo Min-soo (13 points), and Moon Yoo-hyun (11 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds) gathered 43 points to lead the victory.

On the other hand, Kyung Hee University, which had its fourth loss (eight wins) of the season, made three 3-pointers at the end of the game, but it was not enough to turn the game around. Bae Hyun-sik (16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 3-pointers) and Park Chang-hee (10 points and 3 rebounds, 2 3-pointers) struggled hard.

In the beginning of the first quarter, the team was ahead 7-2 thanks to offensive capabilities of Bae Hyun-sik (five points) and Ji Seung-hyun (two points). Korea University had a hard time as it was tied to Lee Dong-geun's two points during the first five minutes.

With only Lee Do-yoon's under-goal score changing the number of points on the scoreboard, Kyung Hee University's Ahn Se-joon and Korea University's Kim Tae-hoon opened three points in turn. After that, Korea University pulled the reins of the chase. Yoo Min-soo swept four points from the inside, and Seok Jun-hwi put in an outer gun.
Kyung Hee University, which gave up the lead, immediately responded with Bae Hyun-sik's 3-pointer and Park Chang-hee's floater to finish the first quarter 15-14.

The second quarter started with Park Chang-hee's 3-pointer. Lee Dong-geun took the lead in offense for Korea University, and Woo Sang-hyun, Kim Seo-won and Shin Dong-min scored for Kyung Hee University.

As Seok Joon-hwi and Ahn Se-jun exchanged two points each, 26-22 still Kyung Hee University took the lead. Korea followed with Yang Joon and Kim Do-eun's score, but allowed Ahn to make two free throws.

Korea University's concentration shone in the third quarter, which was led by Kyung Hee University 28-26. It gained the upper hand in rebounds based on strong defense, and quickly turned the tables with Yoo Min-soo and Kim Tae-hoon's points.

Kyung Hee University's Kim Seo-won and Bae Hyun-sik collected four points, but lost to Lee Dong-geun in a row. Moon Yoo-hyun's score at the end of the third quarter gave Korea a seven-point lead, 45-38.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Kyung Hee University elevated the mood by scoring consecutive points by Bae Hyun-sik. Park Chang-hee and Ahn Se-joon added points, and Kyung Hee University trailed Korea University 46-47.

After clearing the battle line with a timeout, Moon Yoo-hyun revealed his offensive instincts. Lee Dong-geun also helped the team run away by raising the energy level.

Kyung Hee University put pressure on Korea University as Woo Sang-hyun, Kim Seo-won and Park Chang-hee scored three points in succession. With one minute left before the end of the game, Moon Yoo-hyun's free throw led 59-55, and Korea University took the lead.

Meanwhile, Gwangju National University won 81-62 in a match between Gwangju National University and Suwon National University held at Gwangju National University Gymnasium. With the victory, Gwangju National University won 10 games (one loss).

Gwangju University's Yang Yoo-jung (23 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds, including 2 3-pointers), Jo Woo (19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), UIB (15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, including 3 3-pointers), and Lim Kyo-dam (11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists, 3 steals) combined 68 points to contribute to the victory.

Oh Si-eun (22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, including 3 3-point shots) and Lee Da-hyun (12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists) fought hard, but it was not enough to prevent the team's defeat.