SMA N 2 Denpasar Claims the Championship Title at Bank BPD Bali Undiknas Rector Cup 2025
Denpasar – The final series of the Bank BPD Bali Undiknas Rector Cup 2025 officially concluded on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at GOR Ngurah Rai Denpasar. The grand final, which brought together the best teams from various high schools across Bali, was intense and full of energy.
The final match featured two familiar rivals at the top stage—SMA N 2 Denpasar and SMA N 1 Denpasar. The game was neck and neck until the fourth quarter, with both teams constantly chasing points. However, in the end, SMA N 2 Denpasar emerged victorious with a narrow score of 68-57. This win became a historic moment for SMA N 2 Denpasar after having to settle for second place for two consecutive years against SMA N 1 Denpasar in previous finals.
Meanwhile, in the battle for third place, SMA N 1 Kuta Utara defeated SMAK Soverdi with a close score of 48-45. The match was tight and full of tension right up to the final seconds. For the fourth-place ranking, SMA N 2 Semarapura faced SMK Teknologi Nasional and secured a convincing win with a score of 73-44.
The final event also marked the official closing of the Bank BPD Bali Undiknas Rector Cup 2025. The closing ceremony was lively, featuring the awarding of trophies, medals, and scholarships to study at Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) for the winners.
The rotating trophy of the Bank BPD Bali Undiknas Rector Cup, which had been held by SMA N 1 Denpasar for the past two years, was officially handed over to SMA N 2 Denpasar. The trophy and scholarship awards were presented directly by Prof. Dr. Ir. Nyoman Sri Subawa, S.T., S.Sos., M.M., IPM., ASEAN Eng, Rector of Undiknas, accompanied by representatives from Bank BPD Bali as the main sponsor.
In his speech, Prof. Dr. Ir. Nyoman Sri Subawa expressed his appreciation to all participants who demonstrated sportsmanship and hard work throughout the competition.
“Through this event, we hope the Undiknas Rector Cup will continue to be a prestigious arena that produces outstanding talents in the field of basketball,” he stated.
With the conclusion of this year’s competition, Undiknas remains committed to supporting the development of basketball in Bali and providing a platform for young people to continue growing and achieving their best.
