Basketball fans at Daegu Gymnasium witnessed a jaw-dropping turnaround on April 2, 2026, as Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks of the season, defeating Goyang Sono Skygunners 78-76 in the 2025-2026 LG Electronics professional basketball regular season. With this win, Korea Gas Corporation not only snapped a four-game losing streak but also clinched their first victory over Sono this season, a feat that had eluded them in all previous matchups. The result shakes up the playoff picture and leaves fans and analysts buzzing about what comes next in the KBL.
For much of the contest, it looked like Goyang Sono would cruise to victory. Coming off a remarkable 10-game winning streak—only recently ended by a loss to Wonju DB—Sono entered Daegu as clear favorites. Their offense clicked early, with Kang Ji-hoon and Kevin Kembao raining down threes, and ace Lee Jung-hyun slashing to the basket with confidence. By the end of the first quarter, Sono held a 24-17 lead, and by halftime, the margin had ballooned to 50-30. The Skygunners’ high-octane trio of Lee Jung-hyun, Kembao, and Nathan Knight seemed unstoppable, and even the home crowd braced for another tough night.
But basketball, as everyone knows, is a game of runs—and Daegu Korea Gas Corporation were not about to let their final home game slip away without a fight. Coach Kang Hyuk, who recently secured a contract renewal, had his squad prepared for a gritty finish. The third quarter saw the momentum begin to shift. Sam Joseph Bellangel ignited the comeback, pouring in five consecutive points, while Jung Sung-woo and Ra Gun-ah added timely three-pointers and inside buckets. The defense tightened, forcing Sono into rushed shots and costly turnovers.
By the midpoint of the third quarter, the gap had narrowed dramatically. Korea Gas Corporation’s relentless pressure saw them claw back to within single digits, with the score at 52-56. Notably, Bellangel’s 3-pointer and Ra Gun-ah’s historic KBL milestone—his 12,100th career point—brought the Daegu crowd to its feet. The Skygunners, rattled by the sudden surge, struggled to regain their early rhythm.
Still, Goyang Sono managed to hold a 64-53 lead heading into the final period, thanks in part to clutch plays from Knight, Im Dong-seop, and Lee Jae-do. Yet the drama was just beginning. The fourth quarter became a showcase for Korea Gas Corporation’s resilience and heart. Kim Min-gyu, the rookie forward, stepped up in the biggest moment of his young career. Alongside Yang Jae-hyuk, he drained consecutive three-pointers to keep the hosts within striking distance. Ra Gun-ah, meanwhile, dominated the glass, pulling down critical rebounds and muscling in tough points under the basket.
Midway through the fourth, disaster struck for Daegu when Yang Jae-hyuk suffered a painful fall during a rebound battle, forcing him off the court and bringing in Kim Jun-il as his replacement. The injury could have derailed the hosts’ momentum, but instead, it seemed to galvanize the team. With just over four minutes remaining, Korea Gas Corporation had trimmed the deficit to 66-73. The tension in the arena was palpable.
As the clock ticked down, the game reached fever pitch. Ra Gun-ah’s inside scoring and Bellangel’s poise at the free throw line pulled the hosts to within a single point—75-76—with just over a minute left. Sono, perhaps feeling the pressure of securing a playoff berth, committed a crucial turnover, giving Daegu a golden opportunity. The Skygunners, who had led by as many as 23 points, suddenly found themselves clinging to a precarious lead.
With only 6.4 seconds on the clock, the unthinkable happened. Kim Min-gyu, battling for position on the perimeter, drew a three-point shooting foul from Kemba O. The rookie, facing immense pressure and the roar of the home crowd, calmly sank all three free throws. The Daegu bench erupted, and the scoreboard showed 78-76 in favor of the home side. Goyang Sono had one last possession, but Lee Jung-hyun, their reliable star, turned the ball over, sealing the comeback for Korea Gas Corporation.
"I just focused on my routine and blocked out everything else," Kim Min-gyu said after the game, reflecting on his clutch free throws. The rookie finished with 15 points and seven rebounds, but it was his nerves of steel in the dying seconds that will be remembered. Sam Joseph Bellangel led all scorers with 26 points, while Ra Gun-ah contributed a monster double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds.
On the other side, Lee Jung-hyun’s performance was bittersweet. He tallied 18 points and five assists, extending his streak to 46 consecutive games with double-digit scoring—a mark that places him second all-time in KBL history behind Seo Jang-hoon’s 250. Yet, as the final horn sounded, that personal milestone was overshadowed by the team’s collapse. Sono’s second straight loss after their 10-game run dropped them to joint 6th place in the standings, with a 27-25 record, now tied with Busan KCC and just two games ahead of Suwon KT. Their playoff fate, once seemingly secure, is now anything but certain.
For Korea Gas Corporation, the victory was more than just a morale boost. Not only did they complete a season sweep—winning at least once against every opponent—they also climbed to sole possession of 9th place, pushing Seoul Samsung into the league’s basement. Coach Kang Hyuk praised his team’s effort and focus, stating, "This group never gives up. We wanted to give our fans something to remember in our last home game, and the players delivered." The triumph also served as a statement that, even with playoff hopes dashed, Daegu’s squad remains a force to be reckoned with—a classic "spoiler" in the league’s playoff race.
The defeat was especially painful for Goyang Sono, who had a chance to lock up a playoff spot with a win. Instead, they’ll need to regroup quickly as the regular season heads into its final stretch. The battle for the last few playoff tickets is now a dogfight, with five teams still in the mix and every game taking on added significance.
As the dust settles in Daegu, fans will long remember the night their team erased a 23-point deficit and rewrote the script against their toughest rival. For Goyang Sono, it’s back to the drawing board, while for Korea Gas Corporation, the final home game of the season turned into a celebration of heart, hustle, and hope for the future.