The South Korean women's 3x3 basketball team defeated Singapore, securing three consecutive wins in the group stage and guaranteeing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Under the guidance of head coach Jeon Byeong-jun, the South Korean team triumphed over Singapore 22-13 on September 23 at the Ginjofuto Station Plaza in Nagoya during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 3x3 women's basketball Group D preliminaries.
Kim Jeong-eun contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds, while Choi Ye-seul added 6 points and 5 rebounds, combining for over half of the team's total points with 15.
The match was played in rainy conditions, making the court somewhat slippery. South Korea allowed a two-point shot to Singapore right at the start but quickly turned the game around with consecutive scores from Choi Ye-seul and Kim Jeong-eun.
The game remained close, with Singapore trailing by just 2-3 points until the latter half. The turning point came with 2 minutes and 53 seconds left when Singapore committed a technical foul, allowing Choi Ye-seul to hit a two-point shot, extending South Korea's lead to 15-11.
Following that, Song Yoon-ha and Heo Yu-jeong scored consecutively, solidifying South Korea's advantage. With just 14.3 seconds remaining, Kim Jeong-eun scored another two-pointer, bringing the final score to 22.
With this victory over Singapore, South Korea finished first in Group D, advancing directly to the quarterfinals without the need for a separate qualification match.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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