【RECAP】3×3.EXE PREMIER 2025 WOMEN’S JAPAN ROUND.7 – NANAO

Welcome to 3×3.EXE Premier Japan — Women’s Series.

Overtime Thrillers and Statement Wins Highlight Women’s Round 7 in Ishikawa

Round 7 of the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan Women’s Series brought the action to Ishikawa, where all nine teams were split into three pools of three. With the regular season fast approaching its conclusion, every possession carried extra weight. For the contenders chasing top seeding, it was a chance to solidify their place at the summit, while those in the middle of the pack were fighting to keep playoff hopes alive.

The format offered no room for error: only the winners of each pool and the best second-placed side would advance to the semi-finals, making pool play an unforgiving test of depth and composure. From dramatic overtime finishes to decisive scoring bursts and injury setbacks, the day’s action delivered storylines that could reshape the playoff picture.

By the end of the day, ST-KASUMI.EXE produced their strongest performance of the season, SANJO BEATERS.EXE battled bravely through adversity, and FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE and TOKYO VERDY.EXE showed flashes of their own postseason potential. With just one round left before the finals, Round 7 may prove to be the pivotal turning point in the Women’s Series.

POOL A

• SANJO BEATERS.EXE (2) – 460 EXE POINTS | 67% Winning% | 18.1 PPG
• ST-KASUMI.EXE (7) – 315 EXE POINTS | 50% Winning% | 15.4 PPG
• TAITO OWLS.EXE (7) – 315 EXE POINTS | 17% Winning% | 13.5 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

SANJO BEATERS.EXE Edge ST-KASUMI.EXE in Overtime Thriller

The opening clash between SANJO BEATERS.EXE and ST-KASUMI.EXE set the tone for the day in Ishikawa. Sanjo, aiming to tighten their grip on a top ladder position, came out with purpose and leaned on the inside scoring of Yunoka Takase to build an early edge. Yet ST-KASUMI.EXE refused to be shaken, battling through every possession and showing they were determined to stay in the mix.

The tension rose in the closing stages when Kana Fukumoto drove to the rim to cut the deficit to just two with 90 seconds left. Both teams traded baskets down the stretch, and with the game on the line, Mikino Shoji launched a desperate heave from the wing. The shot banked in at the buzzer, stunning the crowd and forcing overtime at 18-all.

Momentum briefly swung toward ST-KASUMI.EXE, but a cruel twist arrived when Akari Takeuchi of SANJO BEATERS.EXE went down on the first possession of overtime and was forced to the bench after seeking medical attention. Despite losing one of their key players, SANJO BEATERS.EXE regrouped quickly.

Takase again showed her composure, turning the corner to score on the first possession, and moments later Sakura Hisai cut to the rim to deliver the game-winner. With a 20–18 victory, SANJO BEATERS.EXE survived the scare and kept their charge toward the top of the standings alive.

statement, booking their ticket to the semi-finals in style.

POOL A SCORES

• Game 1 – SANJO BEATERS.EXE (20) Def ST-KASUMI.EXE (18)
• Game 2 – SANJO BEATERS.EXE (19) Def TAITO OWLS.EXE (10)
• Game 3 – ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def TAITO OWLS.EXE (15)

POOL A WINNER

SANJO BEATERS.EXE

POOL B

• TOKYO VERDY.EXE (4) – 370 EXE POINTS | 57% Winning% | 16.6 PPG
• SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (5) – 330 EXE POINTS | 43% Winning% | 13.5 PPG
• TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (9) – 290 EXE POINTS | 0% Winning% | 11.7 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

Masaki Delivers Dagger as TOKYO VERDY.EXE Overcome SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE

TOKYO VERDY.EXE entered Round 7 looking to solidify a top-four position and move closer to playoff qualification, but standing in their way was sixth-ranked SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE. With both sides battling for critical standings points, the game carried a heightened intensity from the start. By the midway stage, TOKYO VERDY.EXE had edged ahead 16–13, but SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE were refusing to back down.

Miori Ikeda gave SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE a spark when she shook her defender and scored a clean layup to trim the deficit to two. The momentum seemed to shift, but TOKYO VERDY.EXE had an immediate and emphatic response that proved decisive.

What followed was a 40-second burst that defined the game. Yuko Masaki came off a screen to knock down a mid-range jumper, before connecting again moments later on a sharp cut through the lane set up by Rua Tsubouchi. In the space of two possessions, the lead stretched back to a two-possession margin.

The final blow came soon after when Masaki buried a long two from the wing, pushing the gap to six. With SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE unable to answer, TOKYO VERDY.EXE closed out the game with authority, sealing top spot in the pool and taking another important step toward postseason security.

POOL B SCORES

• Game 1 – TOKYO VERDY.EXE (21) Def SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (16)
• Game 2 – SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (16) Def TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (14)
• Game 3 – TOKYO VERDY.EXE (21) Def TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (13)

POOL B WINNER

SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE

POOL C

• UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (1) – 470 EXE POINTS | 80% Winning% | 18.7 PPG
• FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (3) – 430 EXE POINTS | 71% Winning% | 19.2 PPG
• ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (6) – 320 EXE POINTS | 31% Winning% | 13.6 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

Takahashi Sparks FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE Past UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE in Pool C Clash

The Group C showdown between UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE and FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE carried the weight of playoff seeding, with two of the league’s top three sides colliding for a crucial advantage heading into the final round of 3×3.EXE Premier Japan. The stakes were clear, and both teams set a fierce tone from the outset.

Early on, Kiri Endo tried to spark UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE with a contested two-pointer that trimmed the deficit to a single point. Yet the response was immediate and emphatic from Fuyuko Takahashi of FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, who stepped back to drain a deep two. That shot flipped momentum squarely in FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE’s favour.

The basket from Takahashi ignited a 5–1 surge where FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE’s defense locked down the paint and forced rushed possessions from UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE. Within two minutes, the gap had ballooned to 13–8, leaving UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE scrambling for answers. The control FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE asserted in that stretch proved decisive.

Although UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE mounted a late push, the damage had already been done. FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE maintained composure down the stretch, securing the win and strengthening their playoff credentials, while UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE’s defeat and point differential left them just outside the semi-final bracket.

POOL C SCORES

• Game 1 – FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (20) Def UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (15)
• Game 2 – UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (21) Def ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (17)
• Game 3 – FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (21) Def ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (8)

POOL C WINNER

FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE

NOTABLE SCORERS

Semi Final 1

TOKYO VERDY.EXE vs ST KASUMI.EXE

ST-KASUMI.EXE Overpower TOKYO VERDY.EXE to Keep Playoff Push Alive

With playoff seeding on the line, the first semi-final in Ishikawa placed TOKYO VERDY.EXE against ST-KASUMI.EXE in a clash that carried major postseason implications. TOKYO VERDY.EXE entered Round 7 clinging to fourth spot, while ST-KASUMI.EXE knew only a big result would keep their hopes alive. Both sides came in with intensity, but it was ST-KASUMI.EXE who dictated the early tempo.

Kana Fukumoto opened the scoring from the line before Ohashi Kanako and Hiyori Kurakake followed with layups, pushing ST-KASUMI.EXE ahead 4–0. TOKYO VERDY.EXE struggled to generate clean looks in the opening exchanges, their breakthrough only coming when Ayami Saito powered her way to the rim for a tough finish through traffic.

The momentum, however, stayed with ST-KASUMI.EXE. Kurakake and Ohashi Kanako added more points inside, while Fukumoto chipped in from the stripe to extend the margin to 7–1 after just three minutes. When Kurakake buried a two-pointer from the top of the arc to make it 9–1, TOKYO VERDY.EXE had no choice but to call an early timeout.

The stoppage offered only brief respite. TOKYO VERDY.EXE managed a couple of baskets through Rua Tsubouchi and Saito, but ST-KASUMI.EXE kept the scoreboard ticking over. Layups from Kurakake and Ohashi Kanako, followed by another long-range strike, pushed the advantage out to 13–3 by the time the mid-point timeout arrived.

Coming out of the break, Kurakake remained in rhythm, knocking down another two to silence any thoughts of a comeback. Yuki Noguchi finally gave TOKYO VERDY.EXE some relief with a mid-range jumper, but the deficit still hovered around double digits. Every time TOKYO VERDY.EXE found a basket, ST-KASUMI.EXE had a quick reply.

Noguchi tried to drag her team back with a pair of two-pointers, while Tsubouchi added a gritty layup after drawing contact and falling hard to the floor. Still, Mikino Shoji and the ST-KASUMI.EXE offense kept matching every blow, maintaining control of the game.

As the clock wound down, TOKYO VERDY.EXE’s late push began to fade. Noguchi’s scoring flurry was not enough to bridge the gap, and the defensive effort of ST-KASUMI.EXE prevented any sustained run from developing. The composure and consistency from ST-KASUMI.EXE made sure the outcome was never truly in doubt.

The decisive moment came when Shoji took a handoff from Fukumoto, sliced into the lane, and converted the layup to seal the victory. With a commanding 21–13 triumph, ST-KASUMI.EXE booked their place in the final and sent a clear message that they remain a dangerous contender for the postseason.

ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def TOKYO VERDY.EXE (13)

Semi Final 2

FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE vs SANJO BEATERS.EXE

Short-Handed SANJO BEATERS.EXE Edge Rivals to Secure Top Spot

The second semi-final in Ishikawa brought together two sides developing a fierce rivalry: FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, unbeaten in pool play, and SANJO BEATERS.EXE, forced to compete with only three players after Akari Takeuchi went down injured earlier in the day. With the winner guaranteed to claim the number one spot in 3×3.EXE Premier Japan with one round to spare, the stakes could not have been higher.

Both teams came out firing. Saya Isai scored first for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, only for Sakura Hisai to immediately reply for SANJO BEATERS.EXE. The tone was set—fast, physical, and relentless. Sanjo then surged ahead behind layups from Midori Kanazawa and Hisai, with Yunoka Takase battling inside to keep the early momentum. FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE answered through Fuyuko Takahashi, who slipped free after defensive pressure to notch their second basket.

The intensity grew as both sides traded blows. Isai powered her way to the rim and then added a deep two-pointer to swing momentum for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE. But Hisai refused to let up on the boards, finding second-chance points and keeping Sanjo in front 7–6 after three minutes of furious play. The duel between Isai and Hisai quickly became the defining battle of the contest.

By the midpoint timeout, the game was deadlocked. Back-to-back layups from Takahashi and Isai leveled the score after Kanazawa had briefly extended Sanjo’s edge. Coming out of the break, the drama only escalated. Hisai converted an and-one through contact, then followed up with a mid-range jumper. Takahashi, unfazed, drilled a two from the wing to keep FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE close.

Noguchi Misa added her name to the scoresheet for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE with a strong drive, but Sanjo answered every push. Kanazawa used her quickness to slice through the defense, and Hisai added another improvised bucket, even hitting one without facing the rim. With just under three minutes left, SANJO BEATERS.EXE clung to a narrow 15–13 advantage.

Isai again carried FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, scoring back-to-back baskets at the rim to draw within one. But Sanjo’s composure held. Kanazawa attacked in transition, and Takase sealed position in the post to restore a two-point cushion. Every possession was played with playoff intensity, and both teams threw everything at the contest.

With twenty seconds remaining, FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE had one last chance to tie. Takahashi, who had been outstanding all season, found herself open on the wing but her shot sailed wide. Sanjo secured the rebound and calmly played out the final moments, ensuring no second chance for their rivals.

When the buzzer sounded, SANJO BEATERS.EXE had triumphed 18–16 in one of the games of the season. The victory not only booked their place in the final but also guaranteed top spot in the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan standings heading into the last round, a remarkable achievement given their short-handed roster.

SANJO BEATERS.EXE (18) Def FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (16)

Round 3 Grand Final

UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE vs SANJO BEATERS.EXE

ST-KASUMI.EXE Crush Short-Handed SANJO BEATERS.EXE in Ishikawa Final

The championship clash in Ishikawa featured two sides chasing very different objectives. SANJO BEATERS.EXE, already leaders in the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan standings, were looking to lock in first place overall with a round to spare. ST-KASUMI.EXE, meanwhile, knew a victory was vital to keep their hopes of climbing into the top four alive. Adding intrigue, it was also a rematch of the morning’s opener, where Sanjo had narrowly edged past ST-KASUMI.EXE by two points.

SANJO BEATERS.EXE struck first through Midori Kanazawa, who drove hard to the rim for an early finish. ST-KASUMI.EXE took a little longer to get on the board, but once Kana Fukumoto slipped open under the basket for a layup, the momentum shifted. That basket unlocked their rhythm, and Ohashi Kanako quickly became unstoppable in the post, scoring three consecutive times inside while Yunoka Takase kept Sanjo close with a pair of responses.

The breakthrough came when Kanako created space with a jab step, catching her defender flat-footed before calmly draining a two from the wing. On the next trip, she cut backdoor for another layup, and suddenly ST-KASUMI.EXE had opened a four-point lead within the first three minutes. Sanjo called an urgent timeout, but Kurakake Hiyori extended the margin further before Takase answered inside to stop the bleeding.

Just before the halfway point, Kurakake added another close-range basket to stretch the lead again. But the game turned on a worrying moment when Kanazawa appeared to roll her ankle, collapsing to the floor in visible pain. Already without Akari Takeuchi from an earlier injury, SANJO BEATERS.EXE were reduced to just two players—Takase and Hisai Sakura—for the remainder of the contest.

Facing a numerical disadvantage, Sanjo showed immediate resilience as Hisai drained a mid-range jumper to bring the margin back to five. But ST-KASUMI.EXE adjusted quickly, moving the ball patiently until finding open looks. Fukumoto punished the depleted defense with back-to-back threes, stretching the scoreline to 12–5 and giving her side complete control.

After the midpoint timeout, the pattern only intensified. Fukumoto and Kanako slashed through for easy layups, while Kurakake stepped into rhythm from beyond the arc, knocking down consecutive twos. With every possession, ST-KASUMI.EXE exploited the gaps left by Sanjo’s undermanned lineup, while fatigue began to weigh heavily on the two remaining Beaters.

To their credit, Takase and Hisai battled valiantly, trying to keep the scoreboard ticking with sheer effort, but the numbers game was overwhelming. Kurakake added another pair of long-range strikes, and with two minutes left, she drove hard to the rim for the finishing touch.

ST-KASUMI.EXE sealed a commanding 21–5 victory, their most emphatic performance of the season, and vaulted themselves firmly into contention for a top-four finish heading into the final round. For SANJO BEATERS.EXE, the result was less damaging on the ladder but raised serious questions about how they will cope with mounting injuries as the playoffs approach.

ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def SANJO BEATERS.EXE (5)

MVP Ohashi Kanako– (ST KASUMI.EXE)

Ohashi Kanako was the driving force behind ST-KASUMI.EXE’s remarkable Round 7 run in Ishikawa, delivering a complete performance on both ends of the floor. From her early dominance in the post during pool play to her unstoppable scoring bursts in the semi-final and final, Kanako consistently set the tone for her team. Her ability to establish deep position, finish through contact, and stretch the floor with timely perimeter shooting made her a constant problem for opposing defenses.

The final against SANJO BEATERS.EXE showcased her impact most clearly. Kanako scored on three straight possessions to spark ST-KASUMI.EXE’s early momentum, then added the dagger with a smooth jab-step and long two that broke the game wide open. Beyond the scoring, her composure under pressure and leadership in high-stakes moments underlined why she has already collected multiple MVP honours this season. Her Round 7 performance not only kept ST-KASUMI.EXE’s playoff dream alive but also reaffirmed her status as one of the league’s premier two-way players.

Final Standings

Welcome to 3×3.EXE Premier Japan — Women’s Series.

Overtime Thrillers and Statement Wins Highlight Women’s Round 7 in Ishikawa

Round 7 of the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan Women’s Series brought the action to Ishikawa, where all nine teams were split into three pools of three. With the regular season fast approaching its conclusion, every possession carried extra weight. For the contenders chasing top seeding, it was a chance to solidify their place at the summit, while those in the middle of the pack were fighting to keep playoff hopes alive.

The format offered no room for error: only the winners of each pool and the best second-placed side would advance to the semi-finals, making pool play an unforgiving test of depth and composure. From dramatic overtime finishes to decisive scoring bursts and injury setbacks, the day’s action delivered storylines that could reshape the playoff picture.

By the end of the day, ST-KASUMI.EXE produced their strongest performance of the season, SANJO BEATERS.EXE battled bravely through adversity, and FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE and TOKYO VERDY.EXE showed flashes of their own postseason potential. With just one round left before the finals, Round 7 may prove to be the pivotal turning point in the Women’s Series.

POOL A

• SANJO BEATERS.EXE (2) – 460 EXE POINTS | 67% Winning% | 18.1 PPG
• ST-KASUMI.EXE (7) – 315 EXE POINTS | 50% Winning% | 15.4 PPG
• TAITO OWLS.EXE (7) – 315 EXE POINTS | 17% Winning% | 13.5 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

SANJO BEATERS.EXE Edge ST-KASUMI.EXE in Overtime Thriller

The opening clash between SANJO BEATERS.EXE and ST-KASUMI.EXE set the tone for the day in Ishikawa. Sanjo, aiming to tighten their grip on a top ladder position, came out with purpose and leaned on the inside scoring of Yunoka Takase to build an early edge. Yet ST-KASUMI.EXE refused to be shaken, battling through every possession and showing they were determined to stay in the mix.

The tension rose in the closing stages when Kana Fukumoto drove to the rim to cut the deficit to just two with 90 seconds left. Both teams traded baskets down the stretch, and with the game on the line, Mikino Shoji launched a desperate heave from the wing. The shot banked in at the buzzer, stunning the crowd and forcing overtime at 18-all.

Momentum briefly swung toward ST-KASUMI.EXE, but a cruel twist arrived when Akari Takeuchi of SANJO BEATERS.EXE went down on the first possession of overtime and was forced to the bench after seeking medical attention. Despite losing one of their key players, SANJO BEATERS.EXE regrouped quickly.

Takase again showed her composure, turning the corner to score on the first possession, and moments later Sakura Hisai cut to the rim to deliver the game-winner. With a 20–18 victory, SANJO BEATERS.EXE survived the scare and kept their charge toward the top of the standings alive.

statement, booking their ticket to the semi-finals in style.

POOL A SCORES

• Game 1 – SANJO BEATERS.EXE (20) Def ST-KASUMI.EXE (18)
• Game 2 – SANJO BEATERS.EXE (19) Def TAITO OWLS.EXE (10)
• Game 3 – ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def TAITO OWLS.EXE (15)

POOL A WINNER

SANJO BEATERS.EXE

POOL B

• TOKYO VERDY.EXE (4) – 370 EXE POINTS | 57% Winning% | 16.6 PPG
• SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (5) – 330 EXE POINTS | 43% Winning% | 13.5 PPG
• TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (9) – 290 EXE POINTS | 0% Winning% | 11.7 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

Masaki Delivers Dagger as TOKYO VERDY.EXE Overcome SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE

TOKYO VERDY.EXE entered Round 7 looking to solidify a top-four position and move closer to playoff qualification, but standing in their way was sixth-ranked SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE. With both sides battling for critical standings points, the game carried a heightened intensity from the start. By the midway stage, TOKYO VERDY.EXE had edged ahead 16–13, but SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE were refusing to back down.

Miori Ikeda gave SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE a spark when she shook her defender and scored a clean layup to trim the deficit to two. The momentum seemed to shift, but TOKYO VERDY.EXE had an immediate and emphatic response that proved decisive.

What followed was a 40-second burst that defined the game. Yuko Masaki came off a screen to knock down a mid-range jumper, before connecting again moments later on a sharp cut through the lane set up by Rua Tsubouchi. In the space of two possessions, the lead stretched back to a two-possession margin.

The final blow came soon after when Masaki buried a long two from the wing, pushing the gap to six. With SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE unable to answer, TOKYO VERDY.EXE closed out the game with authority, sealing top spot in the pool and taking another important step toward postseason security.

POOL B SCORES

• Game 1 – TOKYO VERDY.EXE (21) Def SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (16)
• Game 2 – SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE (16) Def TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (14)
• Game 3 – TOKYO VERDY.EXE (21) Def TONO VALKYRIES.EXE (13)

POOL B WINNER

SHINSHU SAKU REGION.EXE

POOL C

• UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (1) – 470 EXE POINTS | 80% Winning% | 18.7 PPG
• FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (3) – 430 EXE POINTS | 71% Winning% | 19.2 PPG
• ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (6) – 320 EXE POINTS | 31% Winning% | 13.6 PPG

MOMENT THAT MATTERED

Takahashi Sparks FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE Past UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE in Pool C Clash

The Group C showdown between UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE and FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE carried the weight of playoff seeding, with two of the league’s top three sides colliding for a crucial advantage heading into the final round of 3×3.EXE Premier Japan. The stakes were clear, and both teams set a fierce tone from the outset.

Early on, Kiri Endo tried to spark UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE with a contested two-pointer that trimmed the deficit to a single point. Yet the response was immediate and emphatic from Fuyuko Takahashi of FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, who stepped back to drain a deep two. That shot flipped momentum squarely in FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE’s favour.

The basket from Takahashi ignited a 5–1 surge where FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE’s defense locked down the paint and forced rushed possessions from UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE. Within two minutes, the gap had ballooned to 13–8, leaving UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE scrambling for answers. The control FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE asserted in that stretch proved decisive.

Although UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE mounted a late push, the damage had already been done. FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE maintained composure down the stretch, securing the win and strengthening their playoff credentials, while UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE’s defeat and point differential left them just outside the semi-final bracket.

POOL C SCORES

• Game 1 – FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (20) Def UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (15)
• Game 2 – UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE (21) Def ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (17)
• Game 3 – FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (21) Def ECHAKE-NA NOTO.EXE (8)

POOL C WINNER

FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE

NOTABLE SCORERS

Semi Final 1

TOKYO VERDY.EXE vs ST KASUMI.EXE

ST-KASUMI.EXE Overpower TOKYO VERDY.EXE to Keep Playoff Push Alive

With playoff seeding on the line, the first semi-final in Ishikawa placed TOKYO VERDY.EXE against ST-KASUMI.EXE in a clash that carried major postseason implications. TOKYO VERDY.EXE entered Round 7 clinging to fourth spot, while ST-KASUMI.EXE knew only a big result would keep their hopes alive. Both sides came in with intensity, but it was ST-KASUMI.EXE who dictated the early tempo.

Kana Fukumoto opened the scoring from the line before Ohashi Kanako and Hiyori Kurakake followed with layups, pushing ST-KASUMI.EXE ahead 4–0. TOKYO VERDY.EXE struggled to generate clean looks in the opening exchanges, their breakthrough only coming when Ayami Saito powered her way to the rim for a tough finish through traffic.

The momentum, however, stayed with ST-KASUMI.EXE. Kurakake and Ohashi Kanako added more points inside, while Fukumoto chipped in from the stripe to extend the margin to 7–1 after just three minutes. When Kurakake buried a two-pointer from the top of the arc to make it 9–1, TOKYO VERDY.EXE had no choice but to call an early timeout.

The stoppage offered only brief respite. TOKYO VERDY.EXE managed a couple of baskets through Rua Tsubouchi and Saito, but ST-KASUMI.EXE kept the scoreboard ticking over. Layups from Kurakake and Ohashi Kanako, followed by another long-range strike, pushed the advantage out to 13–3 by the time the mid-point timeout arrived.

Coming out of the break, Kurakake remained in rhythm, knocking down another two to silence any thoughts of a comeback. Yuki Noguchi finally gave TOKYO VERDY.EXE some relief with a mid-range jumper, but the deficit still hovered around double digits. Every time TOKYO VERDY.EXE found a basket, ST-KASUMI.EXE had a quick reply.

Noguchi tried to drag her team back with a pair of two-pointers, while Tsubouchi added a gritty layup after drawing contact and falling hard to the floor. Still, Mikino Shoji and the ST-KASUMI.EXE offense kept matching every blow, maintaining control of the game.

As the clock wound down, TOKYO VERDY.EXE’s late push began to fade. Noguchi’s scoring flurry was not enough to bridge the gap, and the defensive effort of ST-KASUMI.EXE prevented any sustained run from developing. The composure and consistency from ST-KASUMI.EXE made sure the outcome was never truly in doubt.

The decisive moment came when Shoji took a handoff from Fukumoto, sliced into the lane, and converted the layup to seal the victory. With a commanding 21–13 triumph, ST-KASUMI.EXE booked their place in the final and sent a clear message that they remain a dangerous contender for the postseason.

ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def TOKYO VERDY.EXE (13)

Semi Final 2

FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE vs SANJO BEATERS.EXE

Short-Handed SANJO BEATERS.EXE Edge Rivals to Secure Top Spot

The second semi-final in Ishikawa brought together two sides developing a fierce rivalry: FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, unbeaten in pool play, and SANJO BEATERS.EXE, forced to compete with only three players after Akari Takeuchi went down injured earlier in the day. With the winner guaranteed to claim the number one spot in 3×3.EXE Premier Japan with one round to spare, the stakes could not have been higher.

Both teams came out firing. Saya Isai scored first for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, only for Sakura Hisai to immediately reply for SANJO BEATERS.EXE. The tone was set—fast, physical, and relentless. Sanjo then surged ahead behind layups from Midori Kanazawa and Hisai, with Yunoka Takase battling inside to keep the early momentum. FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE answered through Fuyuko Takahashi, who slipped free after defensive pressure to notch their second basket.

The intensity grew as both sides traded blows. Isai powered her way to the rim and then added a deep two-pointer to swing momentum for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE. But Hisai refused to let up on the boards, finding second-chance points and keeping Sanjo in front 7–6 after three minutes of furious play. The duel between Isai and Hisai quickly became the defining battle of the contest.

By the midpoint timeout, the game was deadlocked. Back-to-back layups from Takahashi and Isai leveled the score after Kanazawa had briefly extended Sanjo’s edge. Coming out of the break, the drama only escalated. Hisai converted an and-one through contact, then followed up with a mid-range jumper. Takahashi, unfazed, drilled a two from the wing to keep FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE close.

Noguchi Misa added her name to the scoresheet for FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE with a strong drive, but Sanjo answered every push. Kanazawa used her quickness to slice through the defense, and Hisai added another improvised bucket, even hitting one without facing the rim. With just under three minutes left, SANJO BEATERS.EXE clung to a narrow 15–13 advantage.

Isai again carried FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE, scoring back-to-back baskets at the rim to draw within one. But Sanjo’s composure held. Kanazawa attacked in transition, and Takase sealed position in the post to restore a two-point cushion. Every possession was played with playoff intensity, and both teams threw everything at the contest.

With twenty seconds remaining, FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE had one last chance to tie. Takahashi, who had been outstanding all season, found herself open on the wing but her shot sailed wide. Sanjo secured the rebound and calmly played out the final moments, ensuring no second chance for their rivals.

When the buzzer sounded, SANJO BEATERS.EXE had triumphed 18–16 in one of the games of the season. The victory not only booked their place in the final but also guaranteed top spot in the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan standings heading into the last round, a remarkable achievement given their short-handed roster.

SANJO BEATERS.EXE (18) Def FLOWLISH GUNMA.EXE (16)

Round 3 Grand Final

UENOHARA SUNRISE.EXE vs SANJO BEATERS.EXE

ST-KASUMI.EXE Crush Short-Handed SANJO BEATERS.EXE in Ishikawa Final

The championship clash in Ishikawa featured two sides chasing very different objectives. SANJO BEATERS.EXE, already leaders in the 3×3.EXE Premier Japan standings, were looking to lock in first place overall with a round to spare. ST-KASUMI.EXE, meanwhile, knew a victory was vital to keep their hopes of climbing into the top four alive. Adding intrigue, it was also a rematch of the morning’s opener, where Sanjo had narrowly edged past ST-KASUMI.EXE by two points.

SANJO BEATERS.EXE struck first through Midori Kanazawa, who drove hard to the rim for an early finish. ST-KASUMI.EXE took a little longer to get on the board, but once Kana Fukumoto slipped open under the basket for a layup, the momentum shifted. That basket unlocked their rhythm, and Ohashi Kanako quickly became unstoppable in the post, scoring three consecutive times inside while Yunoka Takase kept Sanjo close with a pair of responses.

The breakthrough came when Kanako created space with a jab step, catching her defender flat-footed before calmly draining a two from the wing. On the next trip, she cut backdoor for another layup, and suddenly ST-KASUMI.EXE had opened a four-point lead within the first three minutes. Sanjo called an urgent timeout, but Kurakake Hiyori extended the margin further before Takase answered inside to stop the bleeding.

Just before the halfway point, Kurakake added another close-range basket to stretch the lead again. But the game turned on a worrying moment when Kanazawa appeared to roll her ankle, collapsing to the floor in visible pain. Already without Akari Takeuchi from an earlier injury, SANJO BEATERS.EXE were reduced to just two players—Takase and Hisai Sakura—for the remainder of the contest.

Facing a numerical disadvantage, Sanjo showed immediate resilience as Hisai drained a mid-range jumper to bring the margin back to five. But ST-KASUMI.EXE adjusted quickly, moving the ball patiently until finding open looks. Fukumoto punished the depleted defense with back-to-back threes, stretching the scoreline to 12–5 and giving her side complete control.

After the midpoint timeout, the pattern only intensified. Fukumoto and Kanako slashed through for easy layups, while Kurakake stepped into rhythm from beyond the arc, knocking down consecutive twos. With every possession, ST-KASUMI.EXE exploited the gaps left by Sanjo’s undermanned lineup, while fatigue began to weigh heavily on the two remaining Beaters.

To their credit, Takase and Hisai battled valiantly, trying to keep the scoreboard ticking with sheer effort, but the numbers game was overwhelming. Kurakake added another pair of long-range strikes, and with two minutes left, she drove hard to the rim for the finishing touch.

ST-KASUMI.EXE sealed a commanding 21–5 victory, their most emphatic performance of the season, and vaulted themselves firmly into contention for a top-four finish heading into the final round. For SANJO BEATERS.EXE, the result was less damaging on the ladder but raised serious questions about how they will cope with mounting injuries as the playoffs approach.

ST-KASUMI.EXE (21) Def SANJO BEATERS.EXE (5)

MVP Ohashi Kanako– (ST KASUMI.EXE)

Ohashi Kanako was the driving force behind ST-KASUMI.EXE’s remarkable Round 7 run in Ishikawa, delivering a complete performance on both ends of the floor. From her early dominance in the post during pool play to her unstoppable scoring bursts in the semi-final and final, Kanako consistently set the tone for her team. Her ability to establish deep position, finish through contact, and stretch the floor with timely perimeter shooting made her a constant problem for opposing defenses.

The final against SANJO BEATERS.EXE showcased her impact most clearly. Kanako scored on three straight possessions to spark ST-KASUMI.EXE’s early momentum, then added the dagger with a smooth jab-step and long two that broke the game wide open. Beyond the scoring, her composure under pressure and leadership in high-stakes moments underlined why she has already collected multiple MVP honours this season. Her Round 7 performance not only kept ST-KASUMI.EXE’s playoff dream alive but also reaffirmed her status as one of the league’s premier two-way players.

Final Standings

Links

FIBA 3×3 Event Page	FIBA 3×3 Event Link
YouTube Link	Youtube Link – Women’s
3×3.EXE Standings	3×3.EXE Standings
3×3.EXE Schedule	3×3.EXE Schedule