Utsunomiya Brex won the come-from-behind victory over the Akita Northern Happinets with the Samurai Japan effect, ending their losing streak at two.

Ace Makoto Hiejima exploded with 24 points. I was in high spirits. Just before the end of the 2nd quarter (Q), the 3-point buzzer beater was greatly disturbed by the opponent’s tough defense. With 5 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter, which was closed to 3 points, he scored 5 points in a row and pushed away Akita who was reluctant. It marked a big score next to 29 points in the match against Gunma on November 30th last year.

He loves baseball so much that he watched the first round of the WBC against Japan live. He said he was greatly inspired by Samurai Japan becoming the best in the world.

“Even though I play sports, it gave me energy and courage. I was able to recognize the power of sports again. want to go”

As a team, we came together like Samurai Japan. When it was caught up in the 4th quarter, head coach Yoshio Sasa (HC) said, “If we fall apart here, it’s over. Even if we make mistakes, let’s work together until the end.”

The 22nd was also Hiroki Watanabe’s 35th birthday. Hirohide Aratani, who scored 11 points in a playing time of 10 minutes and 53 seconds, said with a smile, “I’m glad I won on Mr. Nabe’s birthday.” The presence of a dependable mainstay and the firmness of their family-like unity are reminiscent of Samurai Japan.

“I think the team still has a chance of winning the championship,” Hiejima said. We cannot lose to SAMURAI JAPAN in terms of not giving up.

HC Sasa’s story (Lost streak) Shimane match was offensive and the ball did not pass to the ace at the end. Today was a serious intention. Togashi and Kawamura get 30 points, but I think Shin’s level is higher than that. Aratani did a great job scoring 11 points in 10 minutes while he was resting.