The men’s basketball team ofGXUclinched the championship at the 26^thChineseUniversity Basketball Association (CUBA) Guangxipreliminarytournament. On January 1^st, 2024, at GuangxiMinzu University,GXU’s teambattled relentlessly, ultimately securing a triumphant 86-74 victory against the formidable Nanning Normal University in the finals. This historicmomentmarks the first local top-tier victory forGXUmen’sbasketball team in the last decade, setting the tone for a spectacular start to 2024.

The CUBA, hosted by the Chinese University Sports Association, stands as the pinnacle of basketball tournaments among domestic universities. Spanning 26 years since its inception in 1998, each season encompasses three stages:preliminary, regional, and national competitions. The 2024 season saw an unprecedented scale, with over 1,600 universities from 32 provinces and municipalities fielding nearly 2,000 teams. From March onward,GXUmen’s basketball team will join forces with Nanning Normal University to represent Guangxi in the Southwest regional matches, aiming to secure a coveted spot in the national competition.