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NCCU Eagles Soar to Championship in Malaysia's Chen Shih-Sheng Cup

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The National Chengchi University (NCCU) basketball team, the "Mighty Eagles," won the 9th Chen Shih-Sheng Cup International Men's Basketball Invitational Tournament in Malaysia.
  • The team defeated the Forest City Lobsters 71-69 in the final, avenging an earlier loss in the group stage.
  • Head coach Chen Tzu-wei noted the team's defensive strategy and the performance of their local players, while also identifying rebounding as an area for future improvement.

The National Chengchi University (NCCU) "Mighty Eagles" secured their first international title since their UBA six-peat, triumphing at the 9th Chen Shih-Sheng Cup International Men's Basketball Invitational Tournament in Malaysia. The team clinched the championship by defeating the Forest City Lobsters 71-69 in a hard-fought final.

The team strengthened defense against the opponent's key players in the first half, successfully suppressing their offense. In the second half, we focused on consolidating rebounds and interior defense, ultimately holding onto the win.

— Chen Tzu-weiNCCU Head Coach Chen Tzu-wei explaining the team's strategy during the championship game.

This victory marks the Eagles' debut on the Malaysian court and their first international competition following their domestic dominance. The tournament, held from June 16th to 22nd, is a significant regional basketball exchange event, attracting teams from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

Head coach Chen Tzu-wei highlighted the team's resilience, noting their comeback after an initial group stage loss to the Lobsters. He detailed their strategic adjustments, focusing on strong defense against key opponents in the first half and reinforcing rebounding and interior defense in the second. Chen praised the contributions of local players like Chen Chun-wei, Fu Chun-yao, Pan Li-cheng, and Chang Chi-en, who were instrumental in the paint. However, he also pointed to rebounding as a crucial area for future development.

Rebounding still has room for improvement and will be a focus for future strengthening.

— Chen Tzu-weiNCCU Head Coach Chen Tzu-wei identifying areas for development after the championship win.

Chen also commented on the growing standard of basketball in Malaysia, emphasizing the value of tournaments like the Chen Shih-Sheng Cup for fostering international exchange and elevating competitive levels. The tournament, organized by the Kluang Basketball Association since 2015, has become a vital platform for regional basketball talent. Notably, NCCU alumni in Malaysia turned out in force to support their alma mater, celebrating the team's championship win.

It is particularly exciting and proud to see our alma mater compete and win in Malaysia.

— AlumnusAn NCCU alumnus expressing pride and excitement after the championship game.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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