On October 15, 2026, the Fourth “Freshman Cup” Basketball Tournament of the Faculty of Law at Macau University of Science and Technology opened at the J Block Indoor Gymnasium, with two freshman teams from the Faculty of Law taking the lead in the freshman showdown. At noon on October 22, the teacher–student exhibition match and the awards ceremony for this tournament were held at the same venue, bringing the event to a successful close. The tournament was organized by the Faculty of Law and hosted by the Faculty of Law Student Union, with strong support from the Student Affairs Office, and officiated and recorded by the University Basketball Club. Teachers and students gathered on the court, making friends through basketball and adding a vibrant youthful touch to freshmen’s university life.
(Group photo of teachers and students)
At noon on October 22, the teacher–student match and awards ceremony officially began. The two sides were mainly composed of first-year undergraduate students from the Faculty of Law and Faculty members including Mr. Peng Yunpeng, Mr. Zhu Feng, Mr. Zhang Chuanqi, Assistant Professor Zhou Qin, and Assistant Professor Chen Guanhong. In addition, teachers from the School of Business, the International School, and the University Office of Culture and Sports were also invited to join. Ms. Huang Jiaying, Director of the Student Affairs Office, attended the match and presented awards to the winning teams.
In the freshman match, Team A wore red jerseys and Team B wore white jerseys. The two teams battled fiercely on the court, trading offense and defense with suspense mounting throughout. In the end, Team A (players: Deng Bowen, Li Jiyang, Lai Zhenglin, Wei Mingyang, Xu Chenxiang, Chen Zicong, Zhou Qi; coach: Liu Kun), relying on excellent teamwork and sharp offensive play, fought through round after round to claim the championship of this year’s “Freshman Cup.” Team B (players: Xue Yugang, Tao Siyou, Lei Lei, Huang Qianzi, Peng Zirui, Dai Tianyu, Chang Xianfeng; coach: Lai Yipeng) likewise demonstrated strong determination and outstanding skills, finishing as runner-up. During the awards segment, Director Huang Jiaying and Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng jointly presented the award to the champion team, while the runner-up team received its award from Director Huang Jiaying. Cheers and applause rang out continuously, capturing a moment of glory that belonged to the freshmen.
(Director Huang Jiaying (first from right) and Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng (first from left) jointly present the award to the champion team)
(Director Huang Jiaying (first from left) presents the award to the runner-up team)
As for individual awards, the tournament also set up multiple honors to recognize outstanding players. Peng Zirui of Team B, with his excellent on-court performance and accurate shooting touch, was named “Top Scorer”; Xu Chenxiang of Team A, with his strong interior defensive ability and active hustle, was selected as “Best Defensive Player.” In addition, Li Jiyang of Team A and Peng Zirui of Team B led their respective teams with tenacity and were both awarded “Most Valuable Player.” Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng presented the awards to the recipients one by one and took photos with everyone to commemorate the occasion.
(Assistant Dean Yi Zaicheng (first from right) presents awards to the “Top Scorer,” “Best Defensive Player,” and “Most Valuable Player”)
Course Director Peng Yunpeng (first from right) presents souvenirs to the Basketball Club staff
After the awards ceremony, the teacher–student basketball match immediately got underway. The teachers changed into jerseys and stepped onto the court to compete alongside the students. On the court, there was coordinated teamwork and well-balanced offense and defense; off the court, cheers and laughter intertwined, and the atmosphere was pushed to a climax with each brilliant drive and shot. After more than an hour of exhilarating play, this year’s “Freshman Cup” basketball tournament concluded successfully amid the joyful voices of teachers and students. The Faculty of Law will continue to organize such sports activities, using athletics as a bond to strengthen teacher–student camaraderie, foster a positive campus cultural atmosphere, and support students’ well-rounded development.
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