On March 16, 2024, a scorching afternoon at 18.6 ℃, CTO Basketball Club, which had been dormant for a winter vacation, began its basketball journey this semester in the form of an internal warm-up game.
This competition continues the class competition rules of the previous semester - the 100 point battle format. The team that reaches 100 points first wins the competition, which is divided into four sections. Each section starts with the team that reaches 25 points first, and the score is calculated for each section. In this warm-up match, a total of 11 members of the club and their mentor Professor Cheng Guisun participated together. Zhang Qiongqiong, the administrative director, as well as members of the Student Union and some students, volunteered together. The team members are divided into black and white teams for the game.
Review of the exciting moments in the first half
In the first quarter, the black team took the initiative and frequently pitched and scored around the penalty area, forming a small wave of climax. However, the white team's players put in a strong effort in the back, caught up, and relied on Wang Yingze's fast attack and rebounds from number 45 to continuously narrow the gap. The black team temporarily took a 25-21 lead in the first quarter.
At the beginning of the second quarter, the black team relied on their speed advantage to quickly expand the score, while the second player Jin Xiao's shot with a near 90% shooting percentage put tremendous pressure on the white team; However, the White team adjusted their strategy in a timely manner, targeted defense against the Black team's No. 2 Jin Xiao, limited his shots, and relied on the advantages of the No. 4 Qian Naiyang and the No. 11 Liu Yuefeng in the interior to control the frontcourt rebounds, constantly narrowing the score and fixing the score at Black team 56: White team 52, ending the first half of the game.
Review of the wonderful moments in the second half
In the second half, the game became even more intense as the opposing team fought again. The physical strength of the white team's internal running has decreased, while the black team saw the right timing. Zang Liangliang from number 35 and Chen Zheng from number 10 continuously sent three pointers and fast attacks, relying on a steady number 2 mid-range shot to expand the score to 77-60 and enter the final quarter.
In the final quarter, both sides entered a period of exhaustion, with each step being heavy. There were varying degrees of coordination errors in defense and attack, and the shooting percentage plummeted. The white team took this opportunity to grit their teeth and approach the score step by step. However, the difference in points in the third quarter was too large, and the black team ultimately won with a score of 100-94.
This warm-up match can be held smoothly. We would like to express our gratitude to CTO School for optimizing the course schedule this semester and leaving time for basketball enthusiasts in our club. We would like to express our gratitude to Director. Zhang Qiongqiong for her continued support of student activities, Professor Cheng Guisun for personally supporting the activities of the club, as well as to all departments of the Student Union and the students for their active participation and volunteer service. We would like to thank every club member and CTO Basketball Club for becoming even more exciting because of you!