'Shin Ji-hyun and Shin Yi-seul scored 42 points.' Shinhan Bank reports its first consecutive win of the season → BNK, which is busy to go, has lost consecutive games [WKBL Review]

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Incheon Shinhan Bank S-Bird defeated Busan BNK Sum with the formidable firepower of Jihyun Shin and Shin Yi-seul and finally reported its first consecutive win of the season.

Shinhan Bank held the '2025-2026 WKBL' at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan on the 22nd In the 6th round of the regular league, he beat BNK Sum's pursuit and won 71-68.

As a result, Shinhan Bank succeeded in recording its first two consecutive wins of the season under coach Choi Yoon-ah, who took over as the head coach ahead of this season. On the other hand, BNK Sum suffered a disappointing three-point losing streak for two consecutive days following the 73-76 division loss against Samsung Life Insurance held the previous day (21st). With 12 wins and 15 losses (0.444 winning percentage), it dropped one place from fourth place to fifth place in the rankings.

It was up to Shinhan Bank to gain the upper hand on the day. Shinhan Bank finished the first quarter with a big lead of 18-6 with solid defense and efficient attack, and led by 37-23 and 14 points until the first half. However, in the third quarter, BNK struggled with a strong counterattack and was driven to 48-44, and in the fourth quarter, a close game was held that could not be seen an inch ahead.

The game was decided just before the end of the game. With 6.8 seconds left before the end of the fourth quarter, BNK sought to turn the tables, with Ahn Hye-ji closely chasing to a one-point gap with a dramatic three-point shot. But at the moment of crisis, the Jihyun Shin shone. He calmly succeeded in both free throws obtained by the opponent's foul and sealed a three-point run. At the last minute, Ahn Hye-ji's additional three-point shot turned away from the rim, confirming Shinhan Bank's victory.

The biggest contributor to the victory was by far Jihyun Shin. Jihyun Shin, who played 36 minutes and 27 seconds on the day, played a "life game" in which he was responsible for 25 points by hitting six 3-pointers, his most in a single game. On top of that, Shin Yi-seul also backed up with 17 points and 9 rebounds while playing 38 minutes and 19 seconds, and Hong Yoo-soon also held firm under the basket with a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Shinhan Bank's concentration was also outstanding in the record. Shinhan Bank led 38-29 in team rebounds and clearly saved its second chance, which served as the approval.

Against this, BNK struggled hard with veteran Park Hye-jin scoring 21 points, including five three-point shots, but the team's defeat faded. Sonia also scored 17 points, but it was not enough.

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