On the first day of school, the school beauty in black stockings took me to a hotel.

Three days later, the stadium was packed again.

The School of Computer Science versus the School of Education.

The final score was 99:89.

The School of Computer Science wins and advances to the quarterfinals!

Their opponent in the quarterfinals is the School of Environment.

The final score was 101:83.

The School of Computer Science has advanced to the final four!

The School of Computer Science has made history!

Our best result in the past was the quarterfinals, but this year we made it straight to the semifinals!

The atmosphere in the locker room was lively.

"Semifinals! We've made it to the semifinals!" Du Peng exclaimed excitedly, waving his arms and legs.

Coach Zheng smiled and said, "Quiet down. Our opponent in the semifinals is the School of Civil Engineering."

The locker room fell silent the moment those two words were uttered.

School of Civil Engineering.

Tsinghua and Peking Universities are traditionally strong in sports.

With a male ratio as high as 85%, they possess outstanding physical qualities, and basketball has always been one of their strengths.

"The School of Civil Engineering...they were runners-up last year, losing to the School of Architecture."

"Yes. They are very strong, physically aggressive, and have a tough fighting style. They are the strongest opponents we have encountered so far."

Du Peng swallowed hard. "Coach, do we... have a chance of winning?"

Coach Zheng didn't answer directly, but said, "I've recorded videos of their previous matches these past few days. Tonight, everyone gather in the activity room, and we'll analyze them in detail."

At 7 p.m., Coach Zheng and the others analyzed the Civil Engineering Department's competition videos together!

The video analysis lasted for two hours.

Coach Zheng broke down every tactic of the Civil Engineering Department, analyzing each player's habitual movements, offensive choices, and defensive weaknesses.

It was already 9:30 p.m. when we finished.

"Do you all understand the tactics?" Coach Zheng asked.

"Understood!" all ten answered in unison.

"Okay, the competition starts tomorrow at 3 PM. Get a good rest tonight and don't stay up late."

Stepping out of the activity room, the night breeze was slightly cool.

Du Peng stretched and said, "The coach seems even more nervous than we are."

"Of course I'm nervous. This is the semi-final. If I win, I'll advance to the final; if I lose, I'll be third or fourth."

Liu Yu took out his phone and sent a message to Su Wanqing.

[Run if you can't beat them: The analysis meeting just ended, time to head back to the dorm.]

[You ran the wrong way, you idiot: Hmm! Are you tired?]

[If you can't beat them, run! I'm not tired, just my head is a little swollen from all the information.]

[You ran the wrong way, you idiot: Your Majesty should rest early, there's a competition tomorrow~]

[If you can't beat them, run! Are you coming tomorrow?]

[The idiot who ran the wrong way: Of course I'm coming! Me, Wang Qian, Jiang Shan, and everyone from the e-sports club are coming! Senior Zhao Lin said she's going to organize a super big cheerleading squad!]

[If you can't beat them, run! Okay. Then you should go to bed early too.]

[You ran the wrong way, you idiot: Yes, Your Majesty! Goodnight!]

[If you can't beat them, run away: Goodnight.]

Putting away his phone, Liu Yu looked up at the night sky, where stars twinkled.

At 2:30 p.m., the stadium was packed with people.

The semi-finals garnered far more attention than the previous rounds, with the stands packed to capacity.

The cheerleading squads from the School of Computer Science and the School of Civil Engineering lined up on either side, creating a striking contrast.

On the Computer Science side, led by Su Wanqing, Bai Jie also brought along many female students from the Computer Science department, totaling fifty or sixty people, all dressed in matching red and white cheerleading uniforms, holding colorful pom-poms and cheering signs.

The Civil Engineering department... has a completely different style.

Ninety percent of them were boys, dressed casually, some even wearing slippers.

They weren't holding colorful balls, but rather mineral water bottles and plastic inflatable sticks.

Du Peng: "This is the Civil Engineering Department's cheerleading team? They're so...simple and unpretentious!"

Wang Hao nodded: "It fits the vibe of their college perfectly. Straightforward, clueless guys."

What's even funnier is that the Civil Engineering Department put up a banner with several large characters written on it in black marker.

"Earth and wood, both earthy and wooden, but they're good at fighting!"

Cai Yuan sighed, "This slogan... is way too honest."

Liu Yu looked across at the Civil Engineering team members who were warming up.

Wang Qiang was indeed muscular, with bulging muscles visible.

Chen Rui is relatively lean, but has sharp eyes and fast dribbling speed.

Coach Zheng gathered everyone together: "Those are Wang Qiang and Chen Rui. Remember the tactics."

"clear!"

After warming up, both teams entered the field.

When the Shohoku team uniforms appeared on the court, a whistle rang out from the Civil Engineering department.

"Wow, the Computer Science department has some pretty good equipment!"

"They have sponsors, Su's Real Estate, ever heard of them?"

"Is that the company where the heiress is Liu Yu's girlfriend?"

"Yes, that one!"

Amidst the murmurs, the referee blew his whistle, and the game began!

jump ball!

The School of Civil Engineering has won the first attack!

Chen Rui advanced quickly, and Liu Yu immediately closed in to defend.

But Chen Rui was indeed fast. With a change of direction, he created half a body distance and broke into the paint!

Zhao Zhiwei covers, Chen Rui passes the ball to his teammate in the corner!

Three-pointer!

"Whoosh!"

Goal!

3: 0.

The School of Civil Engineering took the lead.

"It's okay, take it slow." Liu Yu dribbled the ball past half-court and signaled his teammates to take their positions.

According to their tactics, they need to run more pick-and-rolls.

Cai Yuan set a screen for Liu Yu, who used the screen to break through, drawing Wang Qiang's help defense before passing the ball to Cai Yuan who was cutting to the basket.

Cai Yuan makes a layup!

"Bang!"

The ball was slapped away by Wang Qiang!

"Great hat!" Cheers erupted from the Civil Engineering department.

Wang Qiang retrieved the ball and made a long pass to Chen Rui, who was already running down the court!

Chen Rui received the ball, with no space in front of him, and easily scored a layup.

5: 0.

Less than a minute into the game, the School of Computer Science was down 5-0.

Coach Zheng shouted from the sidelines, "Don't panic! Play according to the tactics!"

Liu Yu took a deep breath and dribbled the ball forward.

This time, he called for a screen from Zhao Zhiwei.

After the pick-and-roll, Liu Yu faced Wang Qiang's switch defense but did not force a shot. Instead, he passed the ball back to Zhao Zhiwei.

Zhao Zhiwei's mid-range jump shot!

hit!

5: 2.

The School of Computer Science has opened.

The match gradually became a stalemate.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 25-22, with the School of Civil Engineering leading by 3 points.

During the break, Coach Zheng quickly gave instructions: "Liu Yu, when defending Chen Rui, give him a step back, focus on preventing his drives. If he shoots a three-pointer, let him shoot, gamble on his shooting percentage!"

At the start of the second quarter, the School of Computer Science adjusted its defensive strategy.

Du Peng began to front Wang Qiang's defense, preventing him from receiving the ball comfortably.

When Wang Qiang couldn't receive the ball, the Civil Engineering Department's offense stalled.

Meanwhile, Liu Yu from the Computer Science Department began to show his power.

He hit two consecutive three-pointers to take the lead!

The School of Civil Engineering called for a suspension.

After the timeout, they changed their offensive strategy and started having Chen Rui take the lead in the attack.

Chen Rui is indeed impressive; he's fast, has a good rhythm, and scores with consecutive breakthroughs.

At halftime, the score was 48-47, with the School of Computer Science leading by one point.

In the third quarter, the Computer Science Department switched to a rotation system.

Wang Hao and Cai Yuan took turns defending Chen Rui, while Liu Yu occasionally provided help defense.

Although Chen Rui was still able to score, his efficiency had clearly declined.

Meanwhile, Wang Qiang, under the double-team of Du Peng and Zhao Zhiwei, was exhausted and his shots were wildly off target several times.

At the end of the third quarter, the score was 72-68, with the School of Computer Science leading by one point.

The fourth quarter, the decisive battle!

The students in the Civil Engineering Department are experiencing physical fatigue.

Their movement slowed down, and their defense started to leave gaps.

The School of Computer Science seized the opportunity, with Liu Yu and Cai Yuan scoring consecutively, widening the gap to 8 points.

But the School of Civil Engineering did not give up.

Chen Rui suddenly erupted, scoring 5 points in a row and narrowing the gap to 3 points!

One minute left in the game!

The Computer Science Department has the ball in their court.

Liu Yu controls the ball and runs down the clock.

With 10 seconds left on the shot clock, he called for a pick and roll.

Cai Yuan sets a screen, Liu Yu drives to the basket, draws a double team, and then passes the ball to Wang Hao in the corner!

Wang Hao takes a three-pointer!

"Bang!"

The ball hit the rim and bounced out!

Rebound!

Wang Qiang and Zhao Zhiwei jumped at the same time!

"Mine!" Wang Qiang roared, grabbing the rebound!

The School of Civil Engineering launched a swift counterattack!

Chen Rui receives the ball and drives forward at full speed!

Liu Yu chased back with all his might!

Chen Rui drove into the paint and jumped for a layup!

Liu Yu chased after him from behind and leaped high into the air!

"Snapped!"

A clean and neat cap!

The ball was swatted away!

Du Peng got the ball and immediately passed it to Cai Yuan!

Cai Yuan made a quick advance, creating a two-on-one situation in the frontcourt!

He passed the ball to Liu Yu, who was following up, and Liu Yu caught the ball and jumped immediately!

"Bang!"

A powerful two-handed dunk!

78: 73!

The point difference is back to 5!

There are 35 seconds left!

The School of Civil Engineering called for a suspension.

After the timeout, they quickly inbounded the ball, and Chen Rui immediately launched a three-pointer after receiving it!

"Whoosh!"

Goal!

78: 76!

The point difference is only 2 points!

There are 28 seconds left!

The Computer Science Department serves, and the Civil Engineering Department applies full-court press!

Liu Yu received the ball and was immediately double-teamed!

He protected the ball and called a timeout.

There are 24 seconds left.

Coach Zheng instructed: "Pass the ball to Liu Yu, they'll definitely foul. Liu Yu, you're good at free throws, go up and shoot."

Pause back.

Liu Yu throws the ball in from the sideline, and Cai Yuan receives it.

As expected, Chen Rui immediately committed a foul.

Cai Yuan goes to the free throw line.

First penalty!

hit!

79: 76.

Second penalty!

It hit the mark!

80: 76!

The score difference is 4 points!

There are 22 seconds left!

The School of Civil Engineering quickly inbounded the ball, and Chen Rui dribbled to the frontcourt and immediately launched a three-pointer!

"Bang!"

The ball hit the rim and bounced out!

Zhao Zhiwei grabbed the rebound!

The match is over!

80: 76!

The Computer Science Department won!

Advancing to the finals!

When the final whistle blew, the computer science team members did not immediately celebrate.

They formed a circle, the ten of them embracing each other tightly.