The Campus League Basket Regional Jakarta Season 1 is now setting the stage for its highly anticipated finals. In this thrilling climax, two prominent universities, Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and Universitas Bina Nusantara (Binus), have decisively dominated the competition, securing their spots to contend for the coveted championship title.
In the men’s basketball sector, Universitas Bina Nusantara delivered a dramatic upset victory over the Perbanas Institute, who were widely considered the favorites. Binus triumphed with a compelling 68-56 score in a hard-fought semifinal match held at the UPH Basketball Court on Saturday, May 30. Their impressive performance has set up an electrifying final clash.
Binus will now face the host team, UPH, in the men’s final. UPH earned their spot by securing a significant victory over Universitas Trisakti with a commanding score of 74-55, showcasing their formidable prowess on their home court and setting the stage for a fiercely contested championship.
Similarly, the women’s basketball sector will also see UPH represented in the final, following their dominant 51-37 win against Perbanas. Their opponents in the championship match will be Binus, who secured their place by overcoming Universitas Budi Luhur with a decisive 55-41 victory. This ensures that both the men’s and women’s finals will feature an intense UPH vs. Binus showdown.
Reflecting on their journey to the finals, UPH player Jennifer Chioma Igbojike, who contributed 15 crucial points in the playoff against Perbanas Institute, expressed confidence and resilience. “We have confidence; we know we can win, so we’re going to stay focused. There is pressure (as the host team), but that’s good for motivation, and what makes me happy is that the coach accepts that pressure as something positive,” she stated, highlighting the team’s determined mindset heading into the championship.
Here is the full schedule for the Campus League Basket Regional Jakarta finals:
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3rd Place Women | Perbanas vs Universitas Budi Luhur | 12.00 WIB
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3rd Place Men | Perbanas vs Universitas Trisakti | 14.00 WIB
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Women’s Final | UPH vs Binus | 16.00 WIB
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Men’s Final | Binus vs UPH | 18.00 WIB
Summary
The Campus League Basket Regional Jakarta Season 1 finals will see Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and Universitas Bina Nusantara (Binus) compete for both the men’s and women’s championship titles. In the men’s sector, Binus secured their spot by defeating the favorites Perbanas Institute with a score of 68-56. UPH, playing as the host, advanced to the final after a decisive 74-55 victory over Universitas Trisakti.
Similarly, UPH’s women’s team earned their place in the final with a 51-37 win against Perbanas. They will face Binus, who overcame Universitas Budi Luhur 55-41, ensuring an intense UPH vs. Binus showdown across both categories. The full schedule for the finals and third-place matches has been released.