After ushering in the B. League's inaugural season with the opening series on Sept. 22-23 against the Alvark Tokyo at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, the Ryukyu Golden Kings were still searching for their first victory this weekend.

Mission accomplished.

Ryukyu, which captured a record four bj-league titles, including last season's crown, edged the visiting Shiga Lakestars 59-56 on Saturday night for the team's first B. League victory.