Even without Park Ji-soo, the 'short-statured ace' soared again... Heo Ye-eun explodes for 18 points → KB needs just one win for the championship

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Cheongju KB Stars are now just one step away from the championship.

On the 24th, KB defeated home-side Yongin Samsung Life 59-51 in Game 2 of the BNK Financial 2025~2026 Women's Professional Basketball Championship Finals (best-of-five series) held at Cheongju Gymnasium. Having won Game 1, KB now leads the series 2-0, putting their third consecutive championship title within reach.

In 17 instances of the Women's Professional Basketball Championship Finals, the team winning Games 1 and 2 has gone on to win the championship — a 100% success rate. KB can now prepare for the series with a favorable mindset. Game 3 of the finals will be held on the 26th at Yongin Indoor Gymnasium.

Before the finals, KB faced the setback of their 'ace big man' Park Ji-soo suffering an ankle injury. Yet, Park's absence has not been felt.

This is because '165cm short-statured guard' Heo Ye-eun has been in a storm of activity. After scoring 18 points in Game 1, Heo recorded another 18 points in Game 2, including two 3-pointers, once again dismantling the opposing defense.

Veteran Kang Yi-seul also contributed 12 points. Although she failed to make any of her signature 3-pointers, she secured 10 rebounds and took on the tough tasks.

Additionally, Sakai Sara recorded 9 points and 10 rebounds, and Lee Chae-eun also scored 9 points.

KB led 45-41 at the end of the third quarter and maintained their lead in the fourth quarter with the scoring power of Heo Ye-eun and Kang Yi-seul. Samsung Life did not stop their comeback attempt, but they lost momentum as key players including Lee Hae-ran were ejected.

In the end, KB smiled once again at home.

On this day, Samsung Life's Bae Hye-yoon scored 16 points, Lee Hae-ran 14 points, and Kang Yu-rim 12 points in a valiant effort.

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