Koshigaya Alphas held off a determined Fighting Eagles Nagoya side to claim a 75-70 home victory in the B2 League on October 14, 2026. In a game that was decided in the final three minutes, the Alphas used timely free-throw shooting and a crucial defensive stop to protect their home court at Koshigaya City General Gymnasium.

The result improves Koshigaya’s position in the early B2 League standings and gives them a valuable head-to-head win over a Nagoya team expected to compete for a playoff spot. For Fighting Eagles Nagoya, the loss was a frustrating one: they battled back from a double-digit deficit but could not complete the comeback.

Match Overview

• Final score: Koshigaya Alphas 75, Fighting Eagles Nagoya 70
• Competition: B2 League
• Date: October 14, 2026
• Tip-off: 18:05 JST
• Venue: Koshigaya City General Gymnasium

First Half: Alphas Build a Narrow Lead

Koshigaya started with energy on both ends of the floor, pushing the pace early and forcing Nagoya into contested jump shots. The Alphas led 20-17 after the first quarter and stretched their advantage to 38-34 by halftime. Kenta Mori set the tone for the home side with 10 first-half points, while Marcus Reed controlled the defensive glass and altered several Nagoya drives.

Fighting Eagles Nagoya stayed within striking distance thanks to Daiki Tanaka, who scored 12 points before the break and repeatedly attacked the basket. Nagoya’s half-court offense was patient, but Koshigaya’s switching defense limited clean looks from beyond the arc.

Second Half: Nagoya Rally, Koshigaya Hold Firm

The third quarter brought the game’s biggest momentum swing. Nagoya opened with an 8-0 run to take a 50-49 lead, silencing the home crowd. Koshigaya responded immediately, closing the period on an 8-2 surge to lead 57-52 heading into the final quarter.

In the fourth, Nagoya refused to go away. A three-pointer from Shota Nakamura tied the game at 66-66 with just over three minutes remaining. From there, Koshigaya leaned on its half-court execution. Marcus Reed scored inside, Kenta Mori knocked down two free throws, and the Alphas forced a critical turnover on Nagoya’s next possession. Koshigaya made five of six free throws in the final minute to seal the 75-70 win.

Tactical Story: Defense and Rebounding

Koshigaya won the rebounding battle 41-36 and limited Nagoya to 38.6% shooting from the field, including 9-of-30 from three-point range. The Alphas shot 44.8% overall and committed only 11 turnovers, compared to 14 for Nagoya. That slight edge in possession control proved decisive in a game separated by just five points.

Nagoya’s interior scoring kept them alive, but Koshigaya’s ability to contest three-point shots and finish defensive possessions with rebounds ultimately made the difference.

Standout Performers

• Kenta Mori (Koshigaya): 18 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds. Controlled the tempo and made clutch free throws.
• Marcus Reed (Koshigaya): 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks. Provided a strong inside presence on both ends.
• Daiki Tanaka (Nagoya): 19 points, 11 rebounds. Dominated the paint and kept Nagoya in the game.
• Shota Nakamura (Nagoya): 14 points, 5 assists, 2 steals. Hit the game-tying three in the fourth quarter.

B2 League Impact

With the win, Koshigaya Alphas strengthen their early-season B2 League résumé and gain confidence in close games. Fighting Eagles Nagoya leave with a road loss but showed enough fight to suggest they will remain a factor in the standings. The head-to-head result could matter when playoff seeding is decided later in the season.

Koshigaya will look to build on this defensive performance in their next fixture, while Nagoya will focus on late-game execution and three-point consistency.