Yamanashi 76, at Aishin 50

ANJO, Japan (Interstat) — Yamanashi opened its season with a dominant 76-50 victory over Aishin in a women’s professional basketball game Friday afternoon, defying a heavy statistical favorite. The visiting Yamanashi, now 1-0, controlled the game throughout. Misa Uchimaga led all scorers with 17 points in just 15 minutes off the bench. Saki Ikeda added nine points and eight assists. Aishin, which fell to 9-20, was projected to win with a 97.6% probability. Ramu Tokashiki recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. The teams will play again Saturday in Yamanashi. Read more...