The weight of the leader did not waver. Bucheon Hana Bank capped the end of the fourth round with a victory, riding an overwhelming performance on the Incheon road.
Hana Bank routed Incheon Shinhan Bank 76-43 in an away game of the BNK Financial 2025-26 Women's Professional Basketball regular season at Incheon Dowon Gymnasium on the 1st. They controlled the flow throughout the game and never relinquished the lead.
With this victory, Hana Bank extended its winning streak and improved to 15 wins and 5 losses for the season, firmly holding the solo lead. Meanwhile, Shinhan Bank slipped to a fourth straight loss and fell to 3 wins and 17 losses, failing once again to escape the bottom spot.
The difference was clear from the start. Hana Bank seized the momentum from the early part of the first quarter with heavy pressure and quick offensive transitions. Iijima Saki poured in 10 points in the first quarter alone to spark the offense, and Hana Bank scored 23 points in the first quarter. Shinhan Bank was held to 10 points, creating an early gap.
The flow did not change in the second quarter. Hana Bank maintained an advantage on the boards and in defense, steadily adding points and finishing the first half leading 40-23. The difference in defensive focus translated directly into the score.
The game was effectively decided in the third quarter. Hana Bank added 22 points while maintaining balance on offense and defense, while Shinhan Bank managed just 8 points. Against stingy defense, Shinhan Bank's offense was repeatedly stifled, and the margin quickly grew to nearly 30 points.
Hana Bank did not let up in the final fourth quarter. Starters and backups contributed evenly to finish the game. Jin An dominated the paint with a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Jeong Hyun added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, bolstering the offense.
Shinhan Bank never found a turning point. The team's leading scorer was Mima Rui with just 10 points, reflecting the sluggish offensive development. They also failed to hold on defensively and had to accept a listless defeat.<
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