YAMANASHI, Japan (Interstat) — The Aishin women’s professional basketball team will look to build on a rare winning performance when they visit the Yamanashi Queen Bees on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in a Japan-based matchup.

Aishin (9-19 overall) arrives following a 71-61 road victory over the Toy. Rabbits on Feb. 8, a game in which forward Niyah Becker dominated with 21 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in 36 minutes. Ramu Tokashiki added 18 points and seven assists, while Sakura Noguchi contributed 12 points and seven rebounds.

That win snapped a two-game skid for Aishin, which had lost 68-46 to those same Rabbits the previous day. The team’s form has been inconsistent, mixing narrow victories with several lopsided defeats throughout the season.

Yamanashi enters with an official record of 0-0 this season, making this contest a season opener of sorts. The Queen Bees’ most recent documented result was a 65-56 loss to the Oda Haneda Vickies on March 17, 2024, indicating a prolonged hiatus or a new team formation. This creates a significant unknown for Aishin, which will face a roster and style with no current season film.

The teams technically faced each other the previous day, Friday, March 20, in a game that resulted in a 0-0 score, suggesting a canceled or forfeited contest. That unusual result adds another layer of unpredictability to Saturday’s fixture.

For Aishin, the key will be replicating the balanced effort from its Feb. 8 win. Becker and Tokashiki provide a formidable frontcourt combination, and continued production from Noguchi would bolster their chances significantly.

The game will be played in Yamanashi, Japan. Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon local time.