Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank Women 70 – 83 Jiangsu Nangang Women
China Women’s National Championship Basketball – July 19, 2026

Jiangsu Nangang Women continued their strong run in the China Women’s National Championship with a convincing 83–70 victory over Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank Women on Sunday afternoon. The win underlined Jiangsu’s status as one of the competition’s most balanced sides, as they controlled the contest from the second quarter onward and never allowed Zhejiang to build sustained momentum.

Match Overview

Played at a neutral venue in the tournament’s group stage, the match saw Zhejiang start brightly, matching Jiangsu basket for basket in the opening period. However, Jiangsu’s defensive adjustments in the second quarter proved decisive. By forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break points, the visitors built a 44–34 halftime lead. Zhejiang struggled to contain Jiangsu’s inside-out game, and despite a spirited third-quarter rally, they could not close the gap to single digits entering the final frame.

Key Moments

• First-quarter resilience: Zhejiang kept pace with Jiangsu early, trailing only 22–20 after ten minutes, thanks to sharp shooting from their guards.
• Second-quarter surge: Jiangsu opened the second period with a 12–2 run, sparked by aggressive full-court pressure and three quick steals that led to easy layups.
• Third-quarter pushback: Zhejiang cut the deficit to eight points midway through the third quarter, but Jiangsu answered with a timely three-pointer to restore a double-digit lead.
• Clutch free throws: Jiangsu sealed the game in the final two minutes by making 8 of 10 free throws, while Zhejiang misfired on several open looks from beyond the arc.

Standout Performers

Jiangsu’s starting frontcourt duo combined for 42 points and 18 rebounds. Their power forward dominated the paint with a series of post moves and drew fouls at a high rate. Zhejiang’s leading scorer finished with 22 points, but she needed 22 field-goal attempts to reach that total, reflecting Jiangsu’s disciplined defense.

Season Impact

The result keeps Jiangsu Nangang in contention for a top-four finish in the preliminary round, while Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank Women now face an uphill battle to advance. Jiangsu’s ability to control tempo and execute defensive schemes has made them a dangerous opponent as the tournament progresses toward the knockout stage.