'Third consecutive championship' KB Woori Financial Group achieves feat, crushing Samsung Life with a '3-0 dominant sweep'... Kang Yi-seul explodes for 28 points [Yongin On-Site Review]

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Cheongju KB Stars rose to the pinnacle of women's professional basketball with a sweep. Challenging the 0th% odds, they subdued the formidable power of Yongin Samsung Life with overwhelming firepower, achieving the historic feat of their third consecutive championship in team history.

On the 26th at 2:25 p.m., in the third game of the BNK Financial Group 2025–2026 Women's Professional Basketball Championship Finals held at the Yongin Indoor Gymnasium, KB defeated Samsung Life 80-65, securing the championship trophy with a perfect 3-0 series record.

Following their victories in the first and second games, KB Stars clinched the championship in the finals after topping the regular season standings, proving themselves as the undisputed strongest team.

KB's Kang Yi-seul delivered a standout performance, scoring a team-high 28 points. She recorded 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, including 3 three-pointers. Heo Ye-eun added 12 points and 8 assists, leading the offense. Song Yun-ha contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.

For Samsung Life, Lee Hae-ran scored 19 points, while Nanami and Kang Yu-rim added 11 and 9 points respectively, but they could not withstand KB's overwhelming firepower.

KB's firepower ignited from the start of the game. Heo Ye-eun made both of her two three-pointers in the first quarter and recorded 2 assists, leading the offense. Song Yun-ha played the entire first 10 minutes, contributing 5 points and 2 rebounds near the basket. Samsung Life countered with Kim Ah-reum and Kang Yu-rim each scoring 5 points, while Lee Ju-yeon and Kim Dan-bi launched outside shots, but the first quarter ended with KB Stars leading 24-16.

KB's hot shooting continued into the second quarter. Especially, ace Kang Yi-seul shook Samsung Life's defense both inside and outside. Her performance, including 5 two-pointers for 14 points, widened the score gap to as much as 14 points at one point.

There was a scare. With 1 minute and 6 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Heo Ye-eun fell after colliding hard with the floor on her left knee. Fortunately, she showed fighting spirit by getting up with the help of teammates and continuing the game. Samsung Life fought back with Lee Hae-ran making 5 free throws and field goals, but KB Stars maintained a 44-33 lead to end the first half.

Kang Yi-seul's one-woman show continued into the third quarter. With the shot clock expiring, Kang Yi-seul hit a dramatic buzzer-beater three-pointer, extending the lead to 57-38. A three-pointer by Lee Chae-eun further pushed the score to 60-40.

The gap remained difficult to close. Samsung Life attempted to finish quickly in fast-break situations, but their shots repeatedly missed the rim. Kang Yi-seul added 9 points in the third quarter, continuing her dominant performance. The third quarter ended with KB holding a comfortable 19-point lead.

KB's outside shooting remained hot in the fourth quarter. With about 7 minutes remaining, Heo Ye-eun used up the entire shot clock, sank a three-pointer, and roared in celebration.

KB maintained a comfortable lead to complete the sweep of the Championship Finals. Samsung Life bowed their heads after handing over the championship trophy to KB at home.

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