Lee Jeong-hyun & Knight Lead Sono to 9th Straight Win | KBL Basketball

March 21, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

Goyang Sono extended their winning streak to nine games with a hard-fought 90-86 overtime victory against the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis on Thursday, March 21, 2026, at Goyang Sono Arena. The win solidifies Sono’s fifth-place position in the 2025-2026 LG Electronics professional basketball regular season with a record of 26 wins and 23 losses, even as Hyundai Mobis remains in eighth place at 17-31.

The game hinged on a dramatic finish to regulation, with Sono overcoming a late four-point deficit in the final seconds. Trailing 79-76 with one second remaining, Sono capitalized on three free throws earned by Nathan Knight, forcing the game into overtime.

In overtime, Kevin Kembawo took control, opening with a three-pointer and adding three more points from the free-throw line. A crucial offensive rebound and subsequent score by Kembawo with 30 seconds left proved decisive, securing the victory for Sono.

Lee Jeong-hyun orchestrated the offense, recording a double-double with 14 points and 12 assists. Knight led all scorers with 32 points and 16 rebounds, while Kembawo contributed 31 points to the team’s total. The duo combined for 63 points, driving Sono’s offensive performance.

Sono established an early lead, finishing the first half with a 44-38 advantage, fueled by seven three-pointers, including 17 points from Knight. However, Hyundai Mobis mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter, tying the score at 51-51 after a three-point shot by Park Moo-bin. Seo Myung-jin’s three-pointer at the end of the third quarter narrowed the gap to 64-61.

Prior to this ninth consecutive win, Goyang Sono achieved a club record with eight straight victories over Busan KCC on March 19, 2026, climbing to fifth place and bolstering their playoff hopes in their third season since the club’s founding in 2023. Key players in Sono’s recent success include Lee Jung-hyun, Knight and Kembawo, according to reports from earlier this month. Nathan Knight currently ranks sixth in the league in scoring.

Hyundai Mobis coach Lee Sang-min had emphasized the importance of a strong start, referencing previous missed opportunities in their earlier matchup. Sono coach Son Chang-hwan acknowledged the challenge posed by KCC, stating that they are a dangerous team if allowed to gain momentum.