Japanese university select team defeats Woori Bank, eliminating both from WKBL Futures League semifinals

The Japanese university select team secured a decisive 76-60 victory over Asan Woori Bank in the 2026 ticketLINK WKBL Futures League. This win eliminated both teams from semifinal contention, with the Japanese squad finishing third in preliminary Group B with a 2-2 record, and Woori Bank fourth at 1-3.

The game, held at the Bucheon Gymnasium, saw the Japanese team outplay Woori Bank, preventing them from advancing in the tournament. Despite a strong effort from Park So-young, who led Woori Bank with 19 points, the team struggled offensively. Key players Lee Myung-gwan and another player also named Park So-young (likely a different player or a typo in the source referring to the same player's performance) had subpar performances, contributing to the team's overall defeat.

The Japanese university select team's victory was a significant achievement for the squad, showcasing their talent against a professional team. For Woori Bank, the loss marks a disappointing end to their Futures League campaign, highlighting areas for improvement in their next season.