The combined squad fought with determination and teamwork to claim the fourth-place finish in the annual campus competition.
“Very fortunate to represent the New Materials Key Lab in my first year of graduate school,” team captain Shen Yue told qy.ustb.edu.cn. Shen said that the tournament taught valuable lessons about perseverance and teamwork.
Players highlighted the camaraderie built during intense practices and hard-fought matches. Yu Boyang described the chemistry on the court as an ideal athletic partnership, while Lu Yijian emphasized that collective effort outweighs individual heroism.
“Sweat and cheers intertwined as the basketball tournament came to an end,” Lu told qy.ustb.edu.cn.
Team members shared personal reflections on how the competition shaped their graduate school experience. Feng Haojie credited the tournament with building character and lasting friendships through high-intensity play.
“From the initial pre-tournament training among strangers to chasing deficits on the court with grit, the joy of winning and the regret of losing made us all more united,” Huang Shun told qy.ustb.edu.cn.
Li Yi missed playing due to an injury but praised the squad’s relentless effort. Liao Yuanqing said that forming close bonds with new peers outweighed the final tournament standing.
“Basketball shots can be retried, but youth happens only once,” Wang Yuxuan told qy.ustb.edu.cn, describing the event as a vital bridge between students.
Wang Yuyan, a newcomer to the squad, pointed out that every practice session and tactical review deepened an appreciation for the sport.
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