The final of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) “Freshman Cup” Women’s Basketball Game was held at the stadium of Minhang Campus on November 30. After winning their way through the tournament among 12 teams over the last couple of weeks, the University of Michigan- SJTU Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) woman basketball team came to a showdown, again, with last year’s strong opponent: Team Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering. Both teams were very closely matched and played a nail-biting game. In the end, JI beat EIEE 20:16 and successfully defended their championship from last year. This is JI’s third championship of the SJTU “Freshman Cup” Women’s Basketball Game since 2012.
The JI team is composed entirely of first-year students, all freshmen except one graduate student. The team members are energetic, composed and brave while facing challenges. Besides intensive training and skillful coaching, their seamless teamwork and high spirit also contributed to their victory.
A JI team member (left) broke through EIEE’s strong defense
Fearless against the bigger rivals
The champions!
Snapshots during the tournament
Coach Jiadi Zhang giving instructi0ns
