KVC Hounds Secure Convincing Victory Over Solo in Himalayan Java National Basketball League
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- KVC Hounds have achieved their third consecutive win in the Himalayan Java National Basketball League 2026.
- Hounds captain Vijay Burja was named Player of the Match after scoring a game-high 35 points.
- The HJNBL features eight teams competing for a top prize of NPR 400,000.
March 19, Kathmandu – In the Himalayan Java National Basketball League (HJNBL) 2026, the KVC Hounds have secured their third straight victory.
The match held on Friday at the covered hall of Dashrath Rangashala in Tripureshwor saw the Hounds defeat Solo Basketball Club by a commanding margin of 106-73.
Despite losing their first three matches, the Hounds have quickly turned their fortunes around by winning three consecutive games. They have accumulated 9 points from 6 games so far.
The Hounds dominated the first quarter 20-13 and extended their lead dramatically in the second quarter with a 37-16 run, taking a commanding 57-29 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, they outscored Solo 36-16, establishing an overwhelming 93-45 advantage before the final quarter began.
Although Solo outscored them 27-13 in the last quarter, it was not enough to prevent the Hounds from securing a comprehensive victory.
KVC Hounds captain Vijay Burja led all scorers with 35 points and was named Player of the Match.
In another game played Thursday night, Golden Gate International Club defeated Solo Basketball Club 87-70.
Golden Gate’s Vikas Gurung scored 18 points, and Nikesha Magar was named Player of the Match. This victory marked Golden Gate’s fourth win, earning them 9 points from 5 games.
The second edition of the HJNBL, organized by the Nepal Basketball Association (NEBA), features eight competing teams.
The league follows a double round-robin format, with a total of 56 matches scheduled. The top four teams after the league stage will advance to the playoffs.
In the playoffs, the first and second place teams will face off in the first qualifier, while the third and fourth teams will compete in an eliminator match.
The loser of the first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator will play in the second qualifier, with the final match being contested between the winner of the first qualifier and the winner of the second qualifier.
The tournament winner will receive a cash prize of NPR 400,000, the runner-up will get NPR 200,000, and the third-place team will receive NPR 100,000.
Additionally, the player with the best performance throughout the tournament will be awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title along with a special prize.