To qualify for the playoffs, the Yokohama B-Corsairs will probably need to play .500 ball for the remainder of the season. Of course, every victory is a step in that direction.
Coach Reggie Geary's expansion club displayed patience, poise and consistent effort in a gritty 73-66 victory over the Shimane Susanoo Magic before a sparse crowd at Yokohama International Swimming Pool on Friday night.
Shimane faced an 11-point deficit with just over 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Facing tight defense, the Susanoo Magic (17-14) had few easy looks on the offensive end, as Yokohama's defense held its own and different B-Corsairs players took turns giving the offense a spark.