Ryo Takagi (3rd year, Department of Management and Sociology, Kiryu Daiichi High School) makes a 3-point shot to bring victory in the match against Hosei University
Round 17 of the 100th Kanto University Basketball League, Division 2, was held on October 19th (Saturday), and Edogawa University faced Toyo University, which they lost in the first round. After a heated battle in which both teams were evenly matched, Edogawa University cornered Toyo University with a one-point lead with one minute remaining, but they fell just short and lost 62-63. The next day, on the 20th (Sunday), they played a strong defense that showed no signs of fatigue from the previous day, winning 62-57. Their overall league record is 12 wins, 6 losses, and they are in 4th place out of 12 teams. They will play the remaining four games with the aim of finishing in the top three, which will give them the right to play in the replacement match with the first division team.
■Comments from Sota Kajitani (2nd year, Department of Management and Social Sciences, Hiroshima Minami High School) (game against Toyo University)
We were able to fight with our own style. Although I ended up losing, I not only learned the challenge, but also gained a lot of confidence. The league match is in its final stages and the game is a mixed bag, but we would like to continue with Edogawa University’s style and accumulate as many wins as possible. And I will do my best to repay everyone who supports me even a little. We would like to ask everyone involved in the school, parents, and supporters of the team for their continued support.
■Comments from Sota Tojo (1st year, Department of Management and Social Sciences, Kisarazu Sogo High School) (game against Hosei University)
Using our defensive strength, we were able to limit the opponents’ points and maintain our lead for the win. We will continue to work hard as a team to show our strengths in the remaining four games and win all the matches. Thank you everyone for your continued support.
[Match results]
Round 17 October 19th (Sat) 15:00 @Toyo University Sports Center
Edogawa University 62-63 Toyo University
（1Q：22-19、2Q：17-18、3Q：12-17、4Q：11-9）
Round 18 Sunday, October 20th 13:00 @Toyo University Sports Center
Edogawa University 62-57 Hosei University
（1Q：15-13、2Q：13-11、3Q：20-16、4Q：14-17）
[Future plans]
◎Section 19 Saturday, October 26th vs. Waseda University 13:00 Game start @Komazawa University Tamagawa Campus
◎Section 20 October 27th (Sunday) Rikkyo University 17:00 Game start @Komazawa University Tamagawa Campus
◎Section 21 Saturday, November 2nd vs. Juntendo University 11:00 match start @ Rikkyo University Niiza Campus
◎Section 22 Sunday, November 3rd vs. Meisei University 11:30 game start @Juntendo University Sakura Campus
#13 Masaki Oide (4th year, Department of Management Sociology, Utsunomiya Technical High School)
#55 Shota Inoue (4th year, Department of Management Sociology, Noshiro Technical High School)
#5 Takata Kajitani (2nd year, Department of Management Sociology, Hiroshima Minami High School)
#00 Sota Tojo (1st year, Department of Management and Social Sciences, Kisarazu General High School)
*October 19th (Sat) vs. Toyo University
#9 Soichiro Hamano (4th year, Department of Business Sociology, Funabashi Municipal High School)
#17 Keisuke Kono (3rd year, Department of Business Sociology, Tokai University Sagami High School)
#7 Mutsuki Kojima (1st year, Department of Management Sociology, Tottori Johoku High School)
*October 20th (Sunday) Hosei University match
Photo: Chizu Watari (4th year, Department of Contemporary Sociology, Prefectural Matsudo High School)
