Froling Drives Tight Win in JBL

Sam Froling experienced a breakout game in the Japanese B. League over the weekend dropping 27 points in a narrow win over Gunma CT, 92-89.

The Australian centre has now played 12 games for Hokkaido and, ahead of the match-winning performance, had only scored in double-digits once.

He also added nine rebounds and three steals in the three-point win and hit almost 60 per cent of his shots – including both of his three-point attempts.

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Froling’s team faced Gunma twice in as many days, and was happy to secure both wins, having replaced injured Brock Motum in the starting line-up. 

“I knew how difficult it would be to win consecutive matches with the same card, but I'm glad I was able to do it,” Froling said.

"Motum's presence is very important for the team, but we all worked hard to fill the gap and I think that led to the victory."

Levanga Hokkaido have won three straight games, and next play Alvark Tokyo on Wednesday.