Basketball B League 2nd division started on October 5th. Shinshu Brave Warriors started the season with a loss, losing two consecutive games against Fukui.
On the 5th, the Warriors played their opening game away against Fukui. In the early stages, Hiyu Watanabe, a new member of the Japanese national team at the Paris Olympics, showed off his attack and defense. Although they held the lead, Fukui gradually took over the pace and caught up with them in the fourth quarter, but they were left behind and lost 73-80, dropping the opening game.
In the second race on the 6th, Fukui paced from the beginning. They made three point shots one after another and lost 76-91.
The Warriors still have issues on defense. It was a tough start.
Source: Japanese