’11-point bombing’ Shinhan Bank’s Iduna on the secret to her struggle: “Never give up”

Iduna’s big game propels Shinhan Bank past Samsung Life in overtime.

Incheon Shinhan Bank Esbuds defeated Yongin Samsung Life Blooms 18-16 on Monday at the Central Atrium on the first floor of Starfield Goyang in the preliminary round of the 2024 Woori Bank Woori WON 3×3 Triple Jam.

In the first game, Shinhan Bank played the remainder of the match with three players without a substitute after Heo Yoo-jung suffered a painful landing just over three minutes into the match. Despite the adverse conditions, Iduna came up big for Shinhan Bank 파워볼실시간 and helped the team to a valuable victory in overtime.

Iduna finished with 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists in the win.

“We played 3×3 with four players, but my youngest was injured. So I thought I would try my best to play the second game and if I couldn’t, I would quit. But (Go) Nayeon and Katie (Timmerman) kept going, and I think that gave me more strength,” she said of her victory.

In the first match, Shinhan Bank played the remainder of the match with three players without a substitute after Heo Yoo-jung suffered a painful landing just over three minutes into the match. Despite the adverse conditions, the team atmosphere was excellent. Shinhan Bank showed their fighting spirit and gave it their best shot despite the adverse conditions.

“I told my sisters not to give up. We told them that Samsung’s players are good at some things and not so good at others, so let’s play defense and attack more confidently accordingly,” she said, adding that the key was not giving up.

He also spoke about his pre-game conversation with Heo Yoo-jung, who was unable to play due to injury, saying, “I told her to never feel sorry for us and to cheer us on from the bench because we will do our best until the end.”

Not only the players’ mindset, but also the fans’ enthusiastic support was a big boost. In the 12 matches of the day, only during the Shinhan Bank match did the fans shout loudly in defense and cheers.

Iduna said, “I’m grateful. There were a lot of fans, and a lot of elementary school kids with moms came, so I think that was the biggest support,” he said, expressing his gratitude to the fans.

“My sister Nayeon, who has played Triple Jam every year for five years, told me that I shouldn’t give up no matter how hard it is because there are fans watching me, so I think that’s why I tried harder,” she added.

“I want to do better in the regular league as much as I did in 3×3,” Iduna concluded.

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