Negeri Sembilan Beats Perak at Agong Cup Led by Chen Junhong

Chen Leads Negeri Sembilan Pasti Perak at Agong Cup

The Negeri Sembilan men’s basketball team secured an 87-70 victory over Perak at the 66th Agong Cup National Basketball Championship on October 15, 2026, locking up a spot in the tournament finals with a five-game winning streak. Chen Junhong recorded 23 points and 16 rebounds to lead Negeri Sembilan’s push at the tournament hosted in Damansara.

Fast-Paced Clash Breaks Open in Second Quarter

Negeri Sembilan entered the contest following a 98-66 victory over the same opponent earlier in the year at the previous tournament held in Seremban. The opening minutes featured a fast-paced, physical exchange between the two squads. Perak narrowed the margin to 29-28 in the second quarter before Zhong Zhenyang contributed several key plays, sparking a 15-0 run alongside Chen and Huang Yihao. Negeri Sembilan carried a 49-36 lead into halftime.

Second-Half Surge Secures Final Berth

Weijie opened the second half with eight consecutive points to extend the lead, leaving the veteran Perak squad trailing by 16 points heading into the fourth quarter. Felton Seale kept star player Chen on the floor past the midpoint of the final period to prevent any potential comeback, sealing the end of Perak’s three-game winning streak. Chen finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, while Weijie added 20 points and Huang Yihao contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds. Perak’s backcourt duo of Diao Zhenjie and Huang Ronggan scored 11 and 10 points respectively. Negeri Sembilan advances to face Johor in Saturday’s final.

Pahang Snaps Three-Game Skid Against Selangor

In the earlier matches of the single-round robin schedule, 21-year-old Huang Xiwei recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds to help Pahang defeat the Selangor youth team 78-66, earning their first win of the tournament. The victory broke a three-game losing streak for Pahang. With Penang not fielding a team for this year’s competition, players from that region dispersed across different squads, with Huang joining Pahang and emerging as a standout young player. His tournament statistics prior to the Selangor match included 15 points against Negeri Sembilan, 19 against Perak, and 4 points with 9 rebounds against Johor.

National Team Prospect Reflects on Expanded Role

Standing 184 centimeters tall, Huang expressed satisfaction with his performance and increased playing time compared to his previous tenure with Penang. Acting national men’s team head coach Guo Tianyuan evaluated the young player as part of preparations for the upcoming home Southeast Asian Games, praising his progress, limited turnovers, and defensive contributions. In a separate fixture, the Police squad—competing with Jin Qunli youth players—overcame a nine-point deficit to edge the Armed Forces 92-84, led by Qiu Weiling with 20 points and 8 rebounds, alongside Lin Youjie’s 18 points and six rebounds. Armed Forces point guard Shan Junjie recorded 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in the losing effort.