Lee Min-cheol’s winning shot with 21.6 seconds left in the game gave Myongji University victory.
Myongji University won 84-81 in the 2023 KUSF University Basketball U-League game against Kyunghee University held at Myongji University Jayeon Campus Gymnasium on the 29th. Lee Min-chul saved the team with an accurate mid-range jumper when they were trailing 80-81 with 21.6 seconds left in the game.
Lee Min-chul, who ran the court for 26 minutes that day, took the lead in winning by scoring 18 points, the most in the team. He also added 8 rebounds. In addition to the dramatic winning shot, he showed steady performance throughout the game.
Lee Min-cheol gave credit to his teammates, saying, “I was able to put in the winning shot thanks to my colleagues who did not give up until the end and worked hard until the end.” He added, “So it seems that the opportunity came to me, and I think I put it in with that responsibility.”
On this day, at Myongji University, Harrigan and Park Ji-hwan had to leave the court during the 4th quarter due to being sent off for 5 fouls. A lot of fouls were called throughout the game. Players from both teams voiced their dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision.
Lee Min-cheol said, “The coach told us not to worry about the referee’s decision and to play the basketball we prepared. More than just the tactical part, he also said he wanted to fill the void throughout the team. The team members said, “Let’s finish well what the players who were sent off for five fouls while playing so far,” he looked back at that time.
Myongji University stayed in 10th place last season with only 2 wins (12 losses). It is also a team that has never made it to the playoffs since the college basketball league was launched. However, this season has already surpassed last season with three wins from the opening four matches. At this rate, the goal of advancing to the playoffs is also possible.온라인카지노
When asked about his goal for this season, Lee Min-chul also expressed his determination, saying, “There are a lot of sick players, but the whole team wants to finish without further injury,” and “I want the team to come together well and advance to the playoffs.” He also added a personal goal, saying, “We often get confused in the game, but as a sophomore, I want to play a good role as a bridge between seniors and juniors.”
Let’s look forward to seeing if Lee Min-chul, who led Myongji University to victory with a thrilling winning shot in the face of defeat, will be able to take the team to the playoff stage.