Northern Happinets Lose to Yokohama Bee Corsairs in 99th Emperor’s Cup All Japan Basketball Championship

99th Emperor’s Cup All Japan Basketball Championship 2nd round 3rd day (6th round) at Takumi Arena

Akita Northern Happinets Faces Defeat from Yokohama Bee Corsairs
Sunday, September 24th, 14:00 Game Commences
Location: Takumi Arena

Final Score

• Akita 10[1Q]24 Yokohama BC 13[2Q]12 21[3Q]14 11[4Q]20 55
• Yokohama BC 70

Head Coach Kenzo Maeda’s Post-Game Comments

“Today, we experimented with different strategies that we don’t typically employ, which resulted in a slow start. In terms of shooting accuracy and finishing ability, Yokohama BC showcased a superior quality on offense. It’s a costly lesson for us.
Despite the challenges we faced, the team displayed a strong sense of unity, and now it’s on me to improve upon the mistakes and poor shots made during the past two weeks before the season commences.”

“I am grateful to have played this game in front of a large audience in Odate. I will reflect upon this defeat and prepare diligently for the upcoming season opener.”

Takatoshi Furukawa’s Comments after the Match

“To be honest, it was a disappointing match, and we could have performed better. However, it’s not all negative as there are areas, including my own, that require improvement. Our focus now should be on how much we can elevate our performance for the regular season and build upon this game.”

“Over the past three days, many spectators attended the tournament, and we strongly desired victory for them. It’s disappointing to have lost today. I don’t want to give up as a member of the Northern Happinets, representing Akita. Witnessing the vibrant atmosphere created by the presence of various teams and players filled me with joy. As representatives of Akita, we aim to win and share the happiness with everyone who supports us unconditionally. We must become a team capable of achieving victory for the sake of our loyal fans.”

Game Photo Gallery

Photography: Yukiyuki Abe

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99th Emperor’s Cup All Japan Basketball Championship 2nd round 3rd day (6th round) at Takumi Arena

Akita Northern Happinets vs Yokohama Bee Corsairs
Sunday, September 24th 14:00 start game
Location: Takumi Arena

Score

Akita 10[1Q]24 Yokohama BC 13[2Q]12 21[3Q]14 11[4Q]20 55

70

Comments from head coach Kenzo Maeda after the game

We tried a lot of things today that we don’t normally do, and we got off to a bit of a sluggish start. On offense, Yokohama BC’s quality was better in terms of shooting accuracy and finishing ability. I think it’s expensive.
We tried a lot of things in the game, and the team worked together as a team, so I think the challenge is whether I can improve on the mistakes and the bad shots I’ve had done over the last two weeks until the start of the season.

I am grateful to have been able to play this game in front of so many people in Odate.
I would like to reflect on this and prepare properly for the opening.

Comments from Takatoshi Furukawa after the match

My honest impression is that it was a very disappointing match, and I feel we could have done a bit better.
It wasn’t all bad, but there are a lot of things I need to fix, including myself.
We would like to focus on how much better we can improve as we prepare for the start of the regular season, and connect this game to the next one.

Many people came to the tournament over the last three days, and we had a strong desire to ensure victory for everyone, so it’s a shame that we lost today.
Northern Happinets is located in Akita. Honestly, I don’t want to give up on this.
I was very happy to see so many people liven up the atmosphere in the venue with so many different teams and players present, but as a representative of Akita, we want to win and share the joy with everyone. I think we have to for us to become a team that can win for the sake of everyone who supports us no matter what.

Game photo gallery

Photography: Yukiyuki Abe

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