In a thrilling upset at Daegu Gymnasium on February 19, 2026, Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus stunned the league by halting Seoul SK Knights’ six-game winning streak with an 86-80 victory in the 2025-2026 LG Electronics professional basketball regular season. For a team languishing at the bottom of the standings, this result tasted all the sweeter, as Korea Gas Corporation clawed their way out of a three-game losing skid and into a tie for 9th place with Seoul Samsung, both now holding records of 13 wins and 30 losses.
This contest wasn’t just another game on the schedule. SK entered the night riding high, aiming for a sixth consecutive win and a firm grip on second place. Instead, they found themselves slipping to third with a 27-16 record, half a game behind Anyang Jung Kwan Jang and just ahead of a surging Wonju DB. Korea Gas Corporation, meanwhile, showed the kind of grit and resilience that can turn a season around, especially given their recent injury woes to key players Kim Jun-il and Jeon Hyun-woo and the physical fatigue from a packed Lunar New Year schedule.
The opening quarter set the tone for a back-and-forth battle. SK’s Eddie Daniel came out firing, notching five early points and grabbing rebounds, while teammates Jamil Wonnie and Alvin Tolentino knocked down three-pointers to keep the pressure on. Korea Gas Corporation responded in kind, with Sam Joseph Bellangel pouring in 12 points in the first quarter alone, aided by Shin Ju-young’s rebounds and fast-break points. By the end of the period, SK held a razor-thin 27-26 lead, but the energy in the gym was electric—everyone knew this was going to be a close one.
Momentum shifted in the second quarter. SK’s Daryl Monroe and Tolentino tried to extend the lead, but Korea Gas Corporation tightened up defensively, injecting Jung Sung-woo into the lineup and seeing Benny Boatwright step up his usually suspect defense. Bellangel continued his scoring spree, knocking down a trio of three-pointers by halftime and finishing the half with 17 points. Kim Min-gyu and Boatwright contributed crucial baskets, helping Korea Gas Corporation surge ahead to a 45-42 halftime advantage. As the teams headed to the locker room, it was clear that the underdogs had no intention of rolling over.
After the break, SK came out determined. O Jae-hyun’s three-pointer and Ahn Young-jun’s aggressive drives quickly tied the game at 48 apiece. But just as SK threatened to seize control, Ra Gun-ah took over. The veteran big man first scored off an offensive rebound, then drained back-to-back three-pointers in the middle of the third quarter, swinging the momentum right back to Korea Gas Corporation. Bellangel added his signature floater and side drives, and Shin Seung-min chipped in on offense, extending the lead to 67-60 as the third quarter closed.
With everything on the line in the final period, SK launched a furious comeback. Wonnie and Ahn Young-jun led the charge, cutting the deficit to just three points. But Korea Gas Corporation refused to wilt. Shin Seung-min’s clutch free throws and Shin Ju-young’s pivotal three-pointer with two minutes left all but sealed the deal. Even as SK ramped up the defensive intensity and began fouling to stop the clock, Korea Gas Corporation maintained their composure, calmly converting free throws and making smart plays to run out the clock.
The victory was a true team effort, but Sam Joseph Bellangel shone brightest, tallying a game-high 27 points on a mix of free throws, two-pointers, and four long-range bombs. According to official stats, Bellangel "scored 27 points including 4 three-pointers," a performance that kept his team’s offense humming all night. Ra Gun-ah delivered yet another double-double, finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds, and was especially instrumental during the decisive third-quarter run. The domestic contingent also stepped up: Kim Min-gyu and Shin Ju-young each contributed 11 points, while Shin Seung-min added 10 and reached a career milestone of 1,600 points in the process. Benny Boatwright’s 12 points rounded out the balanced attack.
For SK, the loss stung, especially given the individual efforts of Ahn Young-jun, who returned from injury to score 23 points, and Jamil Wonnie, who posted 20 points and 10 rebounds. Rookie Eddie Daniel had a breakout showing with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, and 5 offensive rebounds, underscoring his status as one of the league’s rising stars. Still, SK struggled to contain Korea Gas Corporation’s perimeter shooting and couldn’t overcome being out-rebounded 37 to 28.
The game’s narrative was one of resilience and timely execution. Korea Gas Corporation’s ability to withstand SK’s surges—especially in the first and fourth quarters—spoke volumes about their mental toughness. As the minutes ticked down, it was Shin Ju-young’s three-pointer with two minutes left that truly broke SK’s resistance, making it 83-75 and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
The result had ripple effects across the league standings. On the same night, Goyang Sono continued their own hot streak by defeating Seoul Samsung 86-64, marking Sono’s third straight win and dropping Samsung into a tie for last place with Korea Gas Corporation. Sono’s victory was powered by Kevin Kemba’s 20 points, Lee Jung-hyun’s 16 points and 8 assists, and Im Dong-seop’s four three-pointers, putting them just one game behind sixth-place Suwon KT in the playoff chase.
Back in Daegu, the post-game mood was jubilant. Korea Gas Corporation’s coach and players celebrated a hard-fought, much-needed win that snapped their losing streak and gave hope to a fan base eager for more nights like this. As the regular season barrels toward its conclusion, performances like these remind everyone why sports can be so unpredictable—and so thrilling. The bottom-ranked team just took down a title contender. Who knows what’s next?