Korea University (KU) took the win for the basketball game of the 2012 annual Ko-Yon games against Yonsei University (YU). Final Score: KU 74-60 YU

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The game started at 3:13 P.M. in the Jamsil Gymnastic Stadium. There was some turbulence before the game when students without authentic tickets rushed in, forcing the game staff to shut down the entry doors in the stadium. Fortunately, the game started without delay.

In the first quarter, KU struggled to keep up with YU in fast break situations. Utilizing their fast guard lineup, YU succeeded in pressuring KU. KU got back in the game when Lee Seung Hyun (’11, Physical Education) started to dominate the rebounds of the game. By providing second chances and scoring eight points in the first quarter alone, he kept KU in the game. The score at the end of the first quarter was 23-20. Both teams struggled to stay ahead until the second quarter. KU ended the first half with a small lead with a score of 36-33.

The momentum quickly came to KU when the guard lineup of KU started to score in the third quarter. Kim Ji Hoo (’11, Physical Education) started to build on the lead by scoring two three pointers in the third quarter. KU outscored YU by 11 points and led the game at the score of 59-45.

The fourth quarter was a little difficult for KU due to foul troubles and injuries. However, freshmen players like Moon Seong Gon (’12, Physical Education) filled the spots of missing players and kept the lead at 14. When asked about his Ko-Yon games debut, Moon said, “Since it was my first Ko-Yon games, I was a little bit nervous. But I felt more comfortable once I got on the court.” Moreover, KU was able to adequately react to the foul strategy of YU by steadily scoring in free throw chances. The game had shifted already heavily to KU’s side when Jung Hee Jae (’09, Physical Education) of KU slamming the rim with a powerful dunk with two minutes left in the game. The KU basketball team took the game home with a final score of 74-60.