B1 League Round: Yokohama B-Corsairs 77-65 SeaHorses Mikawa In a tightly contested B1 League fixture, the Yokohama B-Corsairs secured a crucial 77-65 home victory over the SeaHorses Mikawa at Yokohama International Pool. The win, anchored by a dominant defensive performance in the second half, provides a significant boost for the B-Corsairs' playoff positioning as the regular season enters its final stretch. The SeaHorses, struggling to find consistent offense, were held to just 28 points after halftime. The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads. The SeaHorses managed to keep pace behind their interior scoring, heading into the locker room with a narrow two-point advantage. The game's decisive shift came in the third quarter, as Yokohama's defensive intensity ratcheted up. They forced a series of turnovers that fueled a 12-2 run, establishing a lead they would never relinquish. The B-Corsairs' backcourt controlled the tempo, while their frontcourt players effectively closed down the paint, limiting Mikawa's second-chance opportunities. The key focus point was Yokohama's collective defensive effort, which completely stifled the SeaHorses' rhythm. Mikawa's star scorer was held well below his season average, thanks to persistent double-teams and tight perimeter defense. For Yokohama, the balanced scoring attack, with four players reaching double figures, proved too much for the visitors to handle. The victory moves the B-Corsairs up the standings, solidifying their hold on a postseason berth, while the loss is a setback for the SeaHorses' hopes of securing a higher seed. Post-match, the Yokohama coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We talked at halftime about owning the defensive end, and the guys executed perfectly. That's the identity we need to win." The SeaHorses' manager lamented the offensive drought, saying, "We stopped moving the ball. Against a disciplined team like Yokohama, you have to be sharper for 40 minutes."