On April 25 (Beijing time), the 2025–26 WCBA Finals came to a dramatic conclusion as Sichuan Women's Basketball Team defeated Shanxi Women's Basketball Team 74–65 on the road, clinching the series 3–2 and securing their third championship in franchise history.
🔥 Turning Point: 11–0 Run
After three tightly contested quarters, Sichuan trailed by just one point. Then came the decisive moment.
Veteran Wang Siyu took over—forcing turnovers, attacking in transition, and drawing fouls.
Sichuan unleashed an 11–0 run in the fourth quarter, flipping the game completely.
As momentum shifted, the home crowd’s cheers turned into boos.
Meanwhile, Li Yuan hit deep three-pointers to seal the win.
💥 Against All Odds
Sichuan entered the game severely undermanned:
- Cambage injured
- Ogunbowale suspended
- Only one import available
Despite this, they outworked and out-executed Shanxi.
Howard led with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Wang Siyu and Li Yuan delivered clutch performances.
🏆 Conclusion
This was more than a win—it was a statement.
A championship built on resilience, not just talent.
