Goyang Sono Skygunners secured an 87-81 road win over Seoul SK Knights in Korean Basketball League action on 18 October 2026, using a composed fourth quarter to leave Seoul with a valuable early-season result. The Skygunners trailed for long stretches but found the right balance between interior scoring and late-game execution down the stretch.

Match overview

Seoul SK started with more energy in front of their home crowd, attacking the paint through Jameel Warney and getting early perimeter looks in transition. The Knights built a narrow lead in the first half and threatened to pull away when their defense forced consecutive Goyang turnovers. Instead, the Skygunners stayed within striking distance by attacking the offensive glass and getting to the free-throw line.

Goyang’s backcourt gradually settled the game. Lee Jung-hyun created shots off the dribble, while the Skygunners’ import frontcourt competed physically against Seoul’s frontline. By the end of the third quarter, the deficit had been trimmed to a single possession, setting up a tense finish.

Key moments

The decisive stretch came in the final six minutes. Goyang produced a 12-4 run, capped by a corner three and a pair of transition baskets, to turn a narrow deficit into a lead they would not surrender. Seoul had chances to respond, but several late three-point attempts rimmed out and Goyang protected the ball well enough to force the Knights into foul situations.

• Goyang’s fourth-quarter run changed the momentum after Seoul had controlled much of the first half.
• Seoul’s half-court offense became stagnant late, relying on contested jumpers.
• Goyang made the important free throws in the final minute to close out the win.

Standout players

Jameel Warney remained Seoul’s central offensive threat, drawing attention inside and creating second-chance opportunities. Kim Sun-hyung also kept the Knights organized in the backcourt, but Seoul needed more consistent perimeter shooting around them. For Goyang, Lee Jung-hyun’s shot creation was crucial, and the Skygunners’ frontcourt delivered timely rebounds on both ends.

Season impact

Road wins against teams like Seoul SK Knights are never cheap in the KBL standings. The result gives Goyang Sono Skygunners a confidence boost and another quality line on their early-season résumé, while Seoul will review a fourth quarter in which their offense lost rhythm at the worst possible time. In a league where home-court advantage often shapes the playoff race, Goyang’s ability to close out a tight game in Seoul could prove significant.