Busan BNK defeated Yongin Samsung Life 91-56 in the 2026 Parkshinja Cup A-group stage match at Cheongju Gymnasium, moving into second place in the group with a 2-1 record, Yonhap News reported.
Busan BNK Routs Yongin Samsung Life 91-56
Busan BNK used 13 three-pointers and a dominant rebounding advantage to secure a 91-56 victory over Yongin Samsung Life in Group A action on Oct. 7, 2026, at Cheongju Gymnasium in Chungbuk, Yonhap News reported. Vanessa de Jesus scored 15 points—including three shots from beyond the arc—while Byeon So-jung added 16 points with two triples to pace the offense. The win lifts BNK to a 2-1 record, putting them level with Cheongju KB for second place in Group A, Yonhap News noted.
BNK Beats Samsung Life with Three-Pointers and Rebounds
BNK established control early through long-range accuracy and control of the glass. The team converted 13 three-pointers overall, with de Jesus hitting three and Byeon connecting twice. On the boards, Kim Sonia grabbed nine rebounds to help BNK build a commanding 38-24 rebounding advantage over Samsung Life. Samsung Life struggled to find offensive rhythm outside of Lee Ye-na, who scored 11 points. The rest of the Samsung Life roster was held to single-digit scoring figures, dropping the club to a 1-3 record, placing them fourth in Group A.
Victoria Claims First Win in Group B
Meanwhile, in Group B, Australia's Victoria edged Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia 87-83 to claim their first win against two losses, while Ulaanbaatar fell to three consecutive defeats. The 2026 KB Kookmin Bank Parkshinja Cup continues through its group stage fixtures.
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