Kai Sotto scored a season-high 22 points to help the Koshigaya Alphas to their fist-ever Division 1 win in the B.LEAGUE.
Kai Sotto delivered a commanding performance as the Koshigaya Alphas earned their first-ever B1 win with an 88-81 home victory over the Shimane Susanoo Magic Saturday.
Sotto was instrumental in breaking Koshigaya’s four-game losing skid, posting 22 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and a block in the historic win.
Sotto’s impact was especially felt in the second half, where he scored 15 of his points, including nine in the third quarter, during which the Alphas outscored Shimane 24-9 to take control of the game.
Kai’s performance also marked his third consecutive double-double this B.LEAGUE season.
L.J. Peak led Koshigaya in scoring with 24 points, while Shimane’s Coty Clarke was the game’s top scorer with 31 points.
The Alphas’ second-half stand with Sotto’s presence helped hold off the Magic, who entered the contest with a perfect 4-0 record.
The victory gives Koshigaya a much-needed boost as the Alphas seek to build momentum in their debut B1 campaign, while Sotto’s continued strong play cements his role as a key figure for the team.
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