Ibaraki Robots — Hiroshima Dragonflies: 86:90, B League

Hiroshima Dragonflies defeated Ibaraki Robots 90-86 in a B League match played on 7 October 2026. The away side moved to seventh place with 31 wins from 60 games, while the hosts remain tenth with 19 victories.

Ibaraki had been on a mixed run coming into this fixture, winning two of their last five games. They beat Osaka 91-79 in May but suffered losses to Gunma Crane Thunders and Sun-en NeoPhoenix in October.

Hiroshima arrived with momentum, having won three consecutive matches. Their latest result saw them edge Kobe 83-72, extending a run that included a 96-73 victory and an 89-61 triumph over Saga Balloners.

The final margin of four points suggests a tightly contested affair. Both teams shot well in the final periods, but Hiroshima's consistency across all quarters proved decisive.

The result leaves Hiroshima two places above Ibaraki in the standings. With 29 losses compared to the hosts' 41, the Dragonflies have shown greater resilience over the course of the season.