Dongguk University Finishes the 2025 KUSF University Basketball U-League in 5th Place!
- Joanne Lee
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Oct 13, 2025
Joanne Lee
On October 1, 2025, Dongguk University faced Kyung Hee University in their final regular season game. With a victory over Kyung Hee, Dongguk secured sole possession of 5th place and closed out the regular season with three straight wins.
Dongguk struggled early in the game due to defensive gaps and Kyung Hee’s strong perimeter shooting, falling behind 6-11. Despite calling a timeout in the first quarter, Dongguk couldn’t turn things around and ended the quarter trailing 11-20.
However, the second quarter told a different story. Dongguk’s aggressive outside attacks and tight defense slowed Kyung Hee’s momentum. Midway through the quarter, the score was 28-27, and thanks to a three-pointer by Lim Jeong-hyun, Dongguk finished the half leading 31-28.
The third quarter continued in Dongguk’s favor. With multiple three-pointers, they extended the lead to 48-38. But Kyung Hee fought back, eventually tying the game. The quarter ended 48-48.
In the final quarter, both teams traded baskets, keeping the game unpredictable until the very end. With just three seconds remaining, Kim Myung-jin drew a foul and made one of two free throws, giving Dongguk the final lead and sealing the victory.
With this win, Dongguk University finished the regular season in sole 5th place. Although their playoff spot was already secured, the team will now head into the postseason with confidence, riding a three-game winning streak.