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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Iwate Big Bulls
6
16
17
12
51
Kumamoto Volters
20
22
21
17
80
Iwate Big Bulls
Kumamoto Volters
2 points
7
17
3 points
9
14
Free Throws
7
4
Free Throws Rate
TO77%
57%TO
Foul
10
02
Ended51 - 80
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
The game continues
0-0
9:59
Pause
0-0
9:52
Pause
0-0
9:51
Glee committed a personal foul
0-0
9:51
Echnik was fouled
0-0
9:51
The game continues
0-0
9:46
Echnik received an assist from Mitsuhiro Nishida and hit a 2-point shot
0-2
9:21
Yudo Nakano received an assist from Hiroki Usui and hit a 3-point shot
3-2
9:18
Yamada Ando dreamed of playing, and Nishida Mitsuhiro came down
3-2
9:18
The game continues
3-2
9:17
Pause
3-2
9:05
Echnik received an assist from Alkins and hit a two-point shot
3-4
8:42
Pause
3-4
8:41
Ishikawa Kaito personal foul
3-4
8:41
Yu Nakano was also fouled
3-4
8:41
The game continues
3-4
8:36
Yudo Nakano missed a 3-point jumper
3-4
8:34
Echnik defensive rebound
3-4
8:30
Pause
3-4
8:28
Ishikawa Kaito made a mistake
3-4
8:28
The game continues
3-4
8:09
Ryosuke Saeki missed a 3-point jumper
3-4
8:06
Alkins defensive rebound
3-4
8:02
Pause
3-4
8:02
The game continues
3-4
8:02
Ishikawa Kaito missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-4
8:00
The center field is also defensive rebounding
3-4
7:56
Harumichi Ishikawa missed a 3-point jumper
3-4
7:53
Yasuto Yamada defensive rebound
3-4
7:42
Alkins hit a 2-point shot
3-4
7:39
Kumamoto Volcano team-wide offensive rebounds
3-4
7:39
Pause
3-4
7:39
The game continues
3-4
7:38
Pause
3-4
7:38
The game continues
3-4
7:27
Alkins hit a 2-point shot
3-4
7:25
Hiroaki Isono offensive rebound
3-4
7:24
Hiroaki Isono missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-4
7:22
Echnik offensive rebound
3-4
7:21
Echnik hit a 2-point shot
3-6
7:07
Pause
3-6
7:06
Gurley fouled offensively
3-6
7:06
Glee made a mistake
3-6
7:06
Kaito Ishikawa was fouled
3-6
7:06
Rinping expanded the sea field, and Gerry went down
3-6
7:06
The game continues
3-6
6:53
Yamada Yasumu missed a 3-point jumper
3-6
6:48
Harumichi Ishikawa defensive rebound
3-6
6:34
Ryosuke Saeki missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-6
6:31
Renping Takumi offensive rebound
3-6
6:23
Yudo Nakano missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-6
6:23
Isono is wide and covers the cap
3-6
6:21
Yuto Nakano also rebounded offensively
3-6
6:20
Yudo Nakano missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-6
6:19
Echnik defensive rebound
3-6
6:09
Hiroaki Isono missed a 3-point jumper
3-6
6:06
Alkins offensive rebound
3-6
6:05
Yamada Yasumu missed a 3-point jumper
3-6
6:02
Pause
3-6
6:01
The team's defensive rebounds
3-6
6:01
The game continues
3-6
5:53
Nipei Takumi made a mistake
3-6
5:53
Alkins steals
3-6
5:50
Pause
3-6
5:49
Nipei Takumi personal foul
3-6
5:49
Alkins was fouled
3-6
5:49
Pause
3-6
5:49
The game continues
3-6
5:49
Glee came on the field, Hiroki Usui went down
3-6
5:45
Pause
3-6
5:45
The game continues
3-6
5:36
Alkins missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-6
5:34
Echnik offensive rebound
3-6
5:33
Echnik hit a 2-point shot
3-8
5:17
Renping Takumi missed a shot in the paint area for 2 points
3-8
5:13
Alkins defensive rebound
3-8
4:59
Hiroaki Isono missed a 3-point jumper
3-8
4:56
Yamada Yasutomu offensive rebound
3-8
4:55
Yamada Antomu missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-8
4:55
Gregory cap
3-8
4:52
Glee defensive rebound
3-8
4:46
Ryosuke Saeki missed a 3-point jumper
3-8
4:44
Pause
3-8
4:43
The whole team has offensive rebounds
3-8
4:43
Ishikawa Kaito personal foul
3-8
4:43
Yu Nakano was also fouled
3-8
4:43
The game continues
3-8
4:43
Rin Yamazaki came on, Munryu Taira came on, Hiroki Usui came on, Harumichi Ishikawa came off, Yuto Nakano came off, and Ryosuke Saeki came off
3-8
4:43
Nagashima Ren came on, Mboji came on, Kaito Ishikawa came off, and Achnik went down
3-8
4:41
Pause
3-8
4:40
Taira Soryu missed a 2-point shot in the paint
3-8
4:36
Kumamoto Volcano team-wide defensive rebounds
3-8
4:36
The game continues
3-8
4:35
Pause
3-8
4:35
The game continues
3-8
4:19
Alkins hit a 3-point shot
3-11
4:02
Gurley missed a shot in the paint for 2 points
3-11
4:00
Isono Hiroshi defensive rebound
3-11
3:40
Alkins missed a 3-point jumper
3-11
3:36
Long Island Ren offensive rebound
3-11
3:28
Pause
3-11
3:27
Yasumu Yamada hit a 2-point jumper
3-13
3:27
Hiroki Usui committed a personal foul
3-13
3:27
Yasumu Yamada hit a free throw
3-14
3:27
The game continues
3-14
3:13
Rin Yamazaki missed a 3-point jumper
3-14
3:11
Yasuto Yamada defensive rebound
3-14
3:00
Pause
3-14
2:57
Isono Hiroshi made a mistake
3-14
2:57
The game continues
3-14
2:56
Pause
3-14
2:56
The game continues
3-14
2:47
Gurley missed a 3-point jumper
3-14
2:40
Alkins defensive rebound
3-14
2:36
Yamada Yasumu missed a 3-point jumper
3-14
2:32
Rin Yamazaki defensive rebound
3-14
2:22
Pause
3-14
2:22
Gurley hit a 2-point shot
5-14
2:22
Mbogi committed a personal foul
5-14
2:22
Glee scored on a shot
5-14
2:22
Tanaka came on the field, and Isono Kanko went down
5-14
2:22
Glee hit a free throw
6-14
2:22
The game continues
6-14
2:04
Pause
6-14
2:04
The game continues
6-14
2:03
Riki Tanaka missed a 3-point jumper
6-14
2:01
Glee defensive rebound
6-14
1:45
Hiroki Usui missed a 3-point jumper
6-14
1:42
Mboji defensive rebound
6-14
1:31
Alkins hit a 3-point shot
6-17
1:13
Rin Yamazaki missed a 3-point jumper
6-17
1:10
Alkins defensive rebound
6-17
58.0
Yasumu Yamada received an assist from Alkins and hit a 3-point shot
6-20
33.0
Pause
6-20
32.0
Hiroki Usui made a mistake
6-20
32.0
Nakano Yudu came on the field, and Nipei Takumi went down
6-20
32.0
The game continues
6-20
12.0
Pause
6-20
11.0
Tanaka made a mistake
6-20
11.0
Harumichi Ishikawa came on, Ryosuke Saeki came on, Rin Yamazaki came off, and Hiroki Usui went down
6-20
11.0
The game continues
6-20
6.0
Pause
6-20
6.0
Riki Tanaka committed a personal foul
6-20
6.0
Taira Muneryu was fouled
6-20
6.0
The game continues
6-20
2.0
Harumichi Ishikawa missed a 3-point jumper
6-20
0.0
Pause
6-20
0.0
The first quarter ends
6-20
Match Info
The Iwate Big Bulls suffered a heavy 51-80 defeat at home to the Kumamoto Volters in a B2 League contest on March 22, 2026. The lopsided result saw the Volters dominate from start to finish, handing the Big Bulls a demoralizing loss on their own floor. The match was effectively decided by a massive second-quarter run from the visitors, who stifled the Iwate offense and built an insurmountable lead before halftime. The Big Bulls struggled to find any offensive rhythm throughout the game, failing to reach 60 points, while the Volters executed their game plan with precision at both ends of the court.
The Kumamoto Volters set the tone early with aggressive defense, limiting Iwate to single-digit scoring in the first quarter. The visitors then exploded in the second period, going on a decisive 25-10 run to break the game wide open. Iwate's shooters went cold, and the team committed numerous turnovers that led to easy transition baskets for Kumamoto. The second half saw no significant comeback, as the Volters maintained their defensive intensity and continued to extend their advantage, cruising to a comfortable victory.
The key focus point of the match was the complete defensive mastery displayed by the Kumamoto Volters. They held the Big Bulls to a historically low scoring output, showcasing a disciplined defensive scheme that disrupted every aspect of Iwate's offense. For the home side, it was a collective offensive failure with no player managing to provide a consistent scoring spark. The result had clear implications for the B2 League standings, providing a crucial boost to Kumamoto's playoff positioning while dealing a significant blow to Iwate's hopes of climbing the table.
Post-match, the Volters' coach likely praised his team's defensive focus and energy, emphasizing the importance of the road win. The Big Bulls' manager would have been left to analyze a performance lacking in fight and execution, needing to find answers quickly for the next fixture. The starting lineups featured the usual key players for both sides, but on this day, only the Kumamoto quintet performed to their potential, securing a comprehensive and statement-making victory.

