AUBL Group Stage Recap: 4 Teams Stay Perfect, Tsinghua and Peking Lead the Quarterfinals

Beijing time, August 20 — After three days of group stage competition, the inaugural Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) has produced its quarterfinal lineup. Four teams remain undefeated: Peking University (Group A), Tsinghua University (Group B), Yonsei University (Group C), and National Chengchi University (Group D).

The quarterfinal matchups are:

• Peking University vs. Hakuoh University
• Konkuk University vs. Tsinghua University
• Yonsei University vs. Etugen University
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University vs. National Chengchi University

Group Stage Overview

The first AUBL, organized by the Asian University Sports Federation, featured 12 teams:

• China: Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, Taiyuan University of Technology
• Korea: Yonsei University, Konkuk University
• Japan: Hakuoh University, Nippon Sport Science University
• Mongolia: Etugen University
• Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong
• Taiwan: National Chengchi University

The 12 teams were divided into 4 groups of 3. After 3 days of play, the top 2 teams in each group advanced to the knockout stage. The advancing teams are: Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yonsei University, Konkuk University, Hakuoh University, National Chengchi University, and Etugen University.

Group Stage Recap

Group A

• Peking University (2–0)
• Konkuk University (1–1)
• Zhejiang University (0–2)

Peking University dominated Group A, opening with a 79–69 win over Konkuk before cruising past Zhejiang 84–70. Wang Zhipeng was the standout performer, posting 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks in Game 1, followed by 25 points and 4 assists in Game 2 — back-to-back 25+ point outings.

Group B

• Tsinghua University (2–0)
• Hakuoh University (1–1)
• The University of Hong Kong (0–2)

Tsinghua controlled Group B, routing HKU 98–55 in the opener before edging Hakuoh 88–82. Xi Taicheng led the way, recording 15 points and 9 rebounds in Game 1, then 20 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2, topping his team in both scoring and rebounding across both games.

Group C

• Yonsei University (2–0)
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1–1)
• Taiyuan University of Technology (0–2)

Yonsei edged two strong CUBAL teams, beating SJTU 74–72 and Taiyuan Tech 69–66. Lee Juyoung shone brightest, with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 steals in the opener, followed by 20 points and 7 assists in the second. His play powered Yonsei to two narrow but crucial wins.

Group D

• National Chengchi University (2–0)
• Etugen University (1–1)
• Nippon Sport Science University (0–2)

NCCU outlasted Etugen 90–79 in OT, then rolled past Nippon Sport Science 96–73. Song Xin-hao looked MVP-caliber, tallying 18 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals in Game 1, before adding 23 points and 7 rebounds in Game 2. He proved to be the team’s most reliable two-way presence.

Quarterfinal Outlook (August 22)

• 11:30 — National Chengchi University vs. Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• 14:00 — Peking University vs. Hakuoh University
• 17:00 — Yonsei University vs. Etugen University
• 19:30 — Tsinghua University vs. Konkuk University

Matchup notes:

• Peking University vs. Hakuoh University — Peking will need to tighten its defense, as Hakuoh poured in 199 points across two games, the group stage’s top offense.
• Tsinghua University vs. Konkuk University — Tsinghua’s balance on both ends gives it the edge.
• Yonsei University vs. Etugen University — A closer matchup, with Etugen’s physicality capable of swinging the game either way.
• National Chengchi University vs. Shanghai Jiao Tong University — NCCU looks stronger overall, led by its steady star, while SJTU must lock down defensively to have a chance.

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