UBA: University of Taipei Returns to Women's Division 1 Final 4, Rehearses 2 New Dances to Show Off
The University of Taipei women's basketball team returned to the UBA Final 4 after 6 years. Embodying their coach's philosophy, players prepared new dance routines to boost morale.
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 16th) In the 114th academic year of the University Basketball Association (UBA), the University of Taipei (UT) returned to the final four after a 6-tournament hiatus. First-year master's student and center Lu Chien-wen smiled and said that the team has specially practiced two new dances to show everyone, echoing head coach Chien Wei-chuan's famous quote, "I'm not afraid of losing, I'm afraid of losing the crowd."
UT has reached the final four for the first time in six tournaments. In their first match, they will stage a "Yangmingshan showdown" against the defending champions, Chinese Culture University, fighting for a ticket to the championship game. Lu Chien-wen, a center who originated from Division II, told the media at a pre-match press conference today that they actually had chances to advance to the final four in recent years but fell just short. Last season, they even missed the top six, causing many on the team to consider leaving.
However, holding onto her original passion for basketball, Lu and several quick "sports car"-like players on the roster played with great hustle, finally realizing her dream of playing in the Taipei Arena for the first time in her career. "This is a memorable experience. I feel our team atmosphere is great, and we have no pressure, so we'll just play freely. Sister Chien (Chien Wei-chuan) also gave us a lot of 'chicken soup for the soul' (encouragement), hoping the team will go all out and challenge the top."
UT head coach Chien Wei-chuan once laughed and said, "I'm not afraid of losing the game, but I'm afraid of not winning over the crowd." Lu Chien-wen said the team embraces playing happy basketball, and since everyone loves dancing, they practice their dance moves together outside of basketball practice under the leadership of senior Huang Yi-hua. They even shoot funny short videos to boost cohesion. "And Sister Chien is very supportive, asking us to do everything well."
Lu revealed that they have specifically practiced two new songs for the UBA finals. For their first final-four match, they will team up with UT alumni to dance to Chien Wei-chuan's classic song "Happy Expert," hoping to recreate a famous scene from six years ago. "We can't lose in terms of momentum; we definitely must win over the crowd." (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150416
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 16th) In the 114th academic year of the University Basketball Association (UBA), the University of Taipei (UT) returned to the final four after a 6-tournament hiatus. First-year master's student and center Lu Chien-wen smiled and said that the team has specially practiced two new dances to show everyone, echoing head coach Chien Wei-chuan's famous quote, "I'm not afraid of losing, I'm afraid of losing the crowd."
UT has reached the final four for the first time in six tournaments. In their first match, they will stage a "Yangmingshan showdown" against the defending champions, Chinese Culture University, fighting for a ticket to the championship game. Lu Chien-wen, a center who originated from Division II, told the media at a pre-match press conference today that they actually had chances to advance to the final four in recent years but fell just short. Last season, they even missed the top six, causing many on the team to consider leaving.
However, holding onto her original passion for basketball, Lu and several quick "sports car"-like players on the roster played with great hustle, finally realizing her dream of playing in the Taipei Arena for the first time in her career. "This is a memorable experience. I feel our team atmosphere is great, and we have no pressure, so we'll just play freely. Sister Chien (Chien Wei-chuan) also gave us a lot of 'chicken soup for the soul' (encouragement), hoping the team will go all out and challenge the top."
UT head coach Chien Wei-chuan once laughed and said, "I'm not afraid of losing the game, but I'm afraid of not winning over the crowd." Lu Chien-wen said the team embraces playing happy basketball, and since everyone loves dancing, they practice their dance moves together outside of basketball practice under the leadership of senior Huang Yi-hua. They even shoot funny short videos to boost cohesion. "And Sister Chien is very supportive, asking us to do everything well."
Lu revealed that they have specifically practiced two new songs for the UBA finals. For their first final-four match, they will team up with UT alumni to dance to Chien Wei-chuan's classic song "Happy Expert," hoping to recreate a famous scene from six years ago. "We can't lose in terms of momentum; we definitely must win over the crowd." (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150416
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