Yamagata Wyverns 67, Koshigaya Alphas 83 — Koshigaya Alphas used a fast start and a strong third quarter to beat Yamagata Wyverns 83-67 in B2 League action on October 24, 2026, extending their positive run with a disciplined road display.

Match overview

Koshigaya set the tone with a 22-15 first quarter and led 40-34 at halftime. The Alphas then broke the game open with a 23-16 third period, pushing the lead to 63-50 entering the fourth. Yamagata never recovered, and Koshigaya closed out the win with steady free-throw shooting.

• Quarter scores: Yamagata 15-22, 19-18, 16-23, 17-20
• Halftime: Koshigaya led 40-34
• Final: Koshigaya 83, Yamagata 67

Key moments

The Alphas opened the game with a 10-0 run and forced Yamagata into an early timeout. Although the Wyverns steadied themselves in the second quarter, Koshigaya’s perimeter shooting kept the visitors in front. The decisive blow came in the third quarter, when Koshigaya hit three three-pointers during a 15-4 run that turned a six-point lead into a 17-point cushion.

Yamagata made one final push early in the fourth, trimming the deficit to 11, but Koshigaya’s guards controlled the tempo and converted at the rim. The Wyverns were forced to foul late, and the Alphas knocked down enough free throws to keep the margin comfortable.

Tactical story

Koshigaya’s offensive balance was the story. The Alphas attacked inside early, then used drive-and-kick actions to create open threes when Yamagata’s defense collapsed. Defensively, Koshigaya limited transition points and made Yamagata work deep into the shot clock.

Yamagata’s offense relied heavily on its interior scoring, but the Wyverns struggled to generate clean perimeter looks. Koshigaya’s switching defense disrupted entry passes and forced turnovers in the third quarter. The Alphas also won the rebounding battle, reducing Yamagata’s second-chance opportunities.

Standout performers

Koshigaya’s shooting guard led the way with 23 points, including four three-pointers, while the point guard added 12 points and eight assists. Yamagata’s center posted 15 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort. The Wyverns’ bench provided energy but could not close the scoring gap.

Season impact

The win keeps Koshigaya moving in the right direction in the B2 League standings and highlights the team’s ability to win on the road with balanced scoring. Yamagata will need to improve its perimeter defense and ball security after a difficult home defeat. The result adds another useful head-to-head data point as the season progresses and both clubs jockey for position in a crowded B2 League table.