1Liga Round 30 (Regular Season): Bydgoszcz lose to Rzeszow

The Regular Season in 1Liga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Enea Astoria (24-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fourteenth ranked Rzeszow on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Rzeszow 88-75. Rzeszow outrebounded Bydgoszcz 42-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. Rzeszow looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American center CliRon Hornbeak (206-2003, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Naturalized Argentinian swingman Santiago Vaulet (194-1998) chipped in 26 points. Rzeszow's coach Marek Zapalowski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Karol Gruszecki (198-1989, college: UT Arlington) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds. Rzeszow (12-17) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Opole and Leszno. Bydgoszcz at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Rzeszow is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Bialystok (#17) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bydgoszcz will play against Katowice (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Lancut. Third ranked Sokol (20-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Spojnia (19-10) 80-78 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Spojnia. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a good game for Serbian power forward Milan Milovanovic (207-1991, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Artur Labinowicz contributed with 27 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Sokol's coach Dariusz Kaszowski allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Wojciech Czerlonko (201-1995) replied with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Stargard. Sokol have an impressive six-game winning streak. Lancut moved-up to second place. Stargard at the other side dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Starogard Gd.. Lancut will play against Kolobrzeg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Stargard will play against Leszno (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Lancut. Third ranked Sokol faced top-ranked Enea Astoria. Host Sokol (20-9) defeated guests from Bydgoszcz (24-5) 79-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Milan Milovanovic had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Karol Gruszecki with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Enea Astoria's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sokol have an impressive six-game winning streak. Lancut moved-up to second place. Loser Enea Astoria still keeps top position with five games lost. Lancut will meet Kolobrzeg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bydgoszcz will play against Katowice (#16) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 30 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Inowroclaw defeated Pelplin in a road game 79-70. Polonia W-wa beat WKK Wroclaw at home 77-68. Kolobrzeg lost to Tychy on the opponent's court 83-89. Starogard Gd. managed to outperform Lodz in a home game 79-72. Opole managed to beat Katowice on the road 79-77. Poznan was defeated by Bialystok on its own court 84-90. Rzeszow beat Katowice in a road game 78-73. Inowroclaw destroyed Kolobrzeg at home 95-71. Bottom-ranked Bialystok unfortunately lost to Tychy on the opponent's court 75-89. Polonia W-wa rolled over Lodz in a home game 90-66. Poznan was defeated by Starogard Gd. on the road 93-84. WKK Wroclaw was beaten by Stargard on its own court 80-89. Opole won against Leszno in a road game 89-75.
The best stats of 30th round was 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Szymon Ryzek of Leszno.



Pelplin - Inowroclaw 70-79

There was an upset in Pelpin where higher ranked Decka (17-12) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Inowroclaw (12-18) 79-70 on Saturday. Naturalized American center Darrell Harris (208-1984, college: URI) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Radoslaw Trubacz (196-1994) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian swingman Jayden Coke-Domingue (198-1999, college: Academy of Art, agency: Starting 5) with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard Mariusz Konopatzki (192-1996, agency: Alti Sport) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Inowroclaw have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Decka keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Inowroclaw will meet higher ranked WKK Wroclaw (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pelplin will play against Poznan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pelplin: J.Coke-Domingue 21+9reb+4ast, P.Kuzkow 10+1reb+3ast, F.Siewruk 8+2reb+1ast, D.Durski 6+3reb+2ast, M.Konopatzki 5+6reb+5ast, F.Gurtatowski 5+5reb+1ast
Inowroclaw: R.Trubacz 17+6reb+2ast, H.Darrell 14+15reb+2ast, S.Szymon 13+9reb+3ast, P.Lis 9+2reb+2ast, M.Luka 8+5ast, F.Dylan 7+1reb+1ast

Polonia W-wa - WKK Wroclaw 77-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Czarne Koszule's (14-15) home victory over 10th ranked WKK (13-17) 77-68 on Sunday. American point guard Jalen Sullinger (178-2003, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Shiloh Robinson (203-2001, college: Liberty, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Czarne Koszule's coach Radoslaw Kusy used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American center Bradley Waldow (205-1991, college: SMC, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Jakub Galewski (182-2007) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Polonia W-wa maintains ninth position with 14-15 record. Loser WKK keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Polonia W-wa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. WKK Wroclaw will play against Inowroclaw (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
WKK Wroclaw: M.Fryderyk 14+3reb, G.Jakub 12+8reb+3ast, M.Zagorski 10+6reb+1ast, B.Waldow 10+12reb+2ast, M.Kroczak 9+1reb+4ast, P.Karol 7+7reb+2ast
Polonia W-wa: S.Jalen 18+3reb+4ast, R.Shiloh 12+9reb+4ast, M.Jan 12+4reb+3ast, D.Maksymilian 12+4reb, J.Zalewski 9+4reb+3ast, N.Artur 6+3reb+2ast

Lancut - Stargard 80-78

Important game to mention about took place in Lancut. Third ranked Sokol (20-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Spojnia (19-10) 80-78 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Spojnia. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Lancut made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Lancut outrebounded Stargard 48-28 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lancut players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Stargard was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Serbian power forward Milan Milovanovic (207-1991, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Naturalized American Artur Labinowicz (193-1997, college: Evansville, agency: AB Agency) contributed with 27 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Four Sokol players scored in double figures. Sokol's coach Dariusz Kaszowski allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Wojciech Czerlonko (201-1995) replied with 15 points and 7 rebounds and British guard Jalen Ray (188-1999, college: Hofstra) added 13 points and 6 assists in the effort for Stargard. Sokol have an impressive six-game winning streak. Lancut moved-up to second place. Stargard at the other side dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Starogard Gd.. Lancut will play against Kolobrzeg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Stargard will play against Leszno (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Stargard: W.Czerlonko 15+7reb+1ast, P.Kikowski 15+1reb+3ast, J.Ray 13+2reb+6ast, S.Szmit 9+2reb, J.Mokros 9+6reb+1ast, I.Wadowski 9+1reb+3ast
Lancut: L.Artur 27+4reb+1ast, M.Milan 20+16reb, K.Maciej 12+6reb+2ast, Z.Filip 11+5reb+5ast, H.Oskar 7+2reb+3ast, M.Kaszowski 3+2reb+7ast

Tychy - Kolobrzeg 89-83

Rather expected game in Tychy where 8th ranked Kotwica (14-14) was defeated by sixth ranked GKS (18-11) 89-83 on Sunday. Tychy dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Kotwica's 32. Strangely Kolobrzeg outrebounded Tychy 39-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Point guard Sebastian Bozenko (183-1998) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Tomasz Snieg (190-1989) chipped in 10 points and 8 assists during the contest. GKS's coach Tomasz Jagielka used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) with 17 points and 5 assists and point guard Pawel Dzierzak (188-1995) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tychy and five Kolobrzeg players scored in double figures. Tychy maintains sixth position with 18-11 record. Loser Kotwica keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Tychy will meet higher ranked Lodz (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kolobrzeg will play against Lodz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kolobrzeg: K.Feagin 17+2reb+5ast, S.Wojciech 15+4reb+1ast, P.Dzierzak 13+6reb+3ast, P.Leonczyk 10+10reb+1ast, F.Malgorzaciak 10+10reb+2ast, R.Nelson 8+1reb+1ast
Tychy: S.Bozenko 18+3ast, S.Walski 15+2reb+1ast, D.Mateusz 12+3reb+1ast, S.Tomasz 10+3reb+8ast, K.Szymon 9+9reb+1ast, D.Konrad 9+5reb+1ast

Starogard Gd. - Lodz 79-72

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Starogard Gdanski where fifth ranked Kociewskie Diably (19-10) beat 4th ranked Lodz (18-10) 79-72 on Sunday. Starogard Gd. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Point guard Adrian Kordalski (187-1995) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard DeMonte Buckingham (193-1997, college: UNCG) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Jaquan Carlos (183-2002, college: Syracuse) with 21 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import point guard Chauncey Collins (185-1995, college: TCU, agency: Alti Sport) scored 11 points. Four Lodz players scored in double figures. Lodz's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Starogard Gd. moved-up to third place, which they share with Stargard. Lodz lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Starogard Gd. will meet Opole (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lodz will play against Kolobrzeg (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lodz: C.Jaquan 21+4reb+6ast, U.Igor 12+3reb, M.Ponitka 11+5reb+1ast, C.Collins 11+4reb+2ast, A.Lewandowski 6+2reb, J.Motylewski 4+3reb
Starogard Gd.: B.De'Monte 22+3reb, K.Adrian 16+3reb+11ast, M.Bartosz 13+1reb, J.Damian 8+4reb, A.Adamczyk 6+2reb+1ast, B.Mateusz 6+11reb+3ast

Katowice - Opole 77-79

Not a big story in a game in Katowice where 16th ranked Miners (7-22) were edged by fourteenth ranked Opole (12-17) 79-77 on Sunday. The former international center Piotr Niedzwiedzki (211-1993) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Opole players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Cam Hamilton (180-1999, college: Valdosta St., agency: JCK Sports Group) with 19 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Thomas Davis (198-1991, college: SWOSU) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Opole have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rzeszow and Leszno. Loser Miners keeps the sixteenth position with 22 games lost. Opole will meet at home higher ranked Starogard Gd. (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Katowice will play against the league's leader Bydgoszcz (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Katowice: C.Hamilton 19+8reb+1ast, D.Thomas 18+5reb+2ast, S.Adam 17+2reb+3ast, K.Marcel 7+1reb+3ast, K.Michal 6+5reb+3ast, N.Karol 4+2reb+1ast
Opole: N.Piotr 19+9reb+1ast, F.Jordan 16+6reb+4ast, R.Dominik 13+8reb+2ast, K.Jakub 12+2reb+4ast, B.Baran 5+1reb, L.Kupczynski 5+3reb+2ast

Rzeszow - Bydgoszcz 88-75

Top ranked Enea Astoria (24-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fourteenth ranked Rzeszow on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Rzeszow 88-75. Rzeszow outrebounded Bydgoszcz 42-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. Rzeszow looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American center CliRon Hornbeak (206-2003, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Naturalized Argentinian swingman Santiago Vaulet (194-1998) chipped in 26 points. Rzeszow's coach Marek Zapalowski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Karol Gruszecki (198-1989, college: UT Arlington) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Adam Kemp (208-1990, college: Marist) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Bydgoszcz players scored in double figures. Rzeszow (12-17) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Opole and Leszno. Bydgoszcz at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Rzeszow is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Bialystok (#17) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bydgoszcz will play against Katowice (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bydgoszcz: K.Gruszecki 18+8reb, M.Kimbrough 18+3reb+3ast, M.Nowakowski 12+3reb+3ast, A.Kemp 11+11reb+4ast, J.Andrzejewski 8+1reb+2ast, M.Chylinski 6+1reb+1ast
Rzeszow: V.Santiago 26+3reb, H.Cli'Ron 20+14reb+3ast, J.Cody 12+2reb+3ast, M.Kacper 9+5reb+1ast, D.Zagula 8+2reb, C.Bartosz 6+6reb+2ast

Poznan - Bialystok 84-90

There was a small surprise in Poznan where seventeenth ranked Zubry (4-24) won against 15th ranked Enea Basket (11-18) 90-84 on Sunday. Bialystok made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game, while Poznan only scored thirteen points from the stripe. American point guard Samajae Haynes-Jones (185-1996, college: Wichita St., agency: One Motive Sports) scored 17 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Benjamin Didier-Urbaniak (196-2001) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized American point guard James Washington (177-1987, college: MTSU, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Patryk Stankowski (194-2000) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Bialystok and five Poznan players scored in double figures. Enea Basket's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bialystok maintains seventeenth position with 4-24 record. Poznan lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 18 games lost. Bialystok will meet at home higher ranked Rzeszow (#11) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Poznan will play against Pelplin (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Poznan: M.Kacper 19+1reb, J.Washington 15+5reb+6ast, P.Stankowski 13+6reb+7ast, B.Monko 13+4reb+1ast, N.Jan 10+3reb+1ast, K.Jonasz 6+2reb
Bialystok: H.Samajae 17+2reb+4ast, D.Myles 15+5reb, B.Didier-Urbaniak 15+5reb+1ast, K.Witalij 13+5reb, R.Szpakowski 7+3reb+2ast, K.Tyszka 7+4reb

Katowice - Rzeszow 73-78

There was no surprise in Katowice where 16th ranked Miners (7-22) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Rzeszow (12-17) 78-73 on Wednesday. Forward Kacper Mlynarski (202-1992) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian-British guard Cody John (190-1996, college: Weber St.) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Rzeszow's coach Marek Zapalowski used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American point guard Cam Hamilton (180-1999, college: Valdosta St., agency: JCK Sports Group) with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and his fellow American import forward Thomas Davis (198-1991, college: SWOSU) scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Rzeszow moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Opole and Leszno. Loser Miners keeps the sixteenth position with 22 games lost. Rzeszow will meet bottom-ranked Bialystok (#17) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Katowice will play against the league's leader Bydgoszcz where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Katowice: C.Hamilton 29+6reb+6ast, F.Maksymilian 11+2reb, K.Michal 9+4reb+1ast, D.Thomas 7+9reb+2ast, S.Maksymilian 6+1reb, N.Karol 5+4reb+1ast
Rzeszow: M.Kacper 16+6reb+4ast, V.Santiago 14+5reb+1ast, J.Cody 14+7reb+2ast, H.Cli'Ron 8+4reb, J.Stupnicki 7+2reb+3ast, C.Bartosz 7+6reb+2ast

Lancut - Bydgoszcz 79-71

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Lancut. Third ranked Sokol faced top-ranked Enea Astoria. Host Sokol (20-9) defeated guests from Bydgoszcz (24-5) 79-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Lancut made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Lancut outrebounded Bydgoszcz 44-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Lancut looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Serbian power forward Milan Milovanovic (207-1991, agency: 011 Sports) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Artur Labinowicz (193-1997, college: Evansville, agency: AB Agency) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Karol Gruszecki (198-1989, college: UT Arlington) with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Jakub Andrzejewski (190-2004, agency: AB Agency) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Enea Astoria's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sokol have an impressive six-game winning streak. Lancut moved-up to second place. Loser Enea Astoria still keeps top position with five games lost. Lancut will meet Kolobrzeg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bydgoszcz will play against Katowice (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bydgoszcz: K.Gruszecki 24+10reb+2ast, J.Andrzejewski 17+4reb+1ast, M.Kimbrough 13+1reb+3ast, A.Kemp 10+6reb+1ast, M.Nowakowski 4+5reb+5ast, K.Patryk 3
Lancut: L.Artur 18+5reb+4ast, M.Milan 16+10reb+1ast, K.Maciej 13+8reb+3ast, H.Oskar 13+3reb+3ast, M.Kaszowski 6+2reb+4ast, W.Piotr 6+1reb+2ast

Inowroclaw - Kolobrzeg 95-71

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Inowroclaw (12-18) smashed at home higher ranked Kotwica (14-14) 95-71 on Wednesday. Naturalized American center Darrell Harris (208-1984, college: URI) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American Dylan Frye (187-1997, college: BGSU, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 28 points during the contest. Four Inowroclaw players scored in double figures. Inowroclaw's coach Krzysztof Szubarga felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was swingman Filip Malgorzaciak (192-1993) with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Inowroclaw have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Kotwica keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Inowroclaw will meet higher ranked WKK Wroclaw (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kolobrzeg will play against Lodz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kolobrzeg: F.Malgorzaciak 20+8reb+1ast, P.Leonczyk 15+7reb+1ast, K.Feagin 14+4reb+7ast, S.Janczak 8+3reb+1ast, P.Dzierzak 7+7reb+3ast, S.Wojciech 5+6reb
Inowroclaw: F.Dylan 28+1reb+1ast, H.Darrell 18+14reb+2ast, M.Luka 12+2reb+5ast, P.Lis 10+1ast, R.Sebastian 8+1reb+1ast, F.Stryjewski 6+4reb+4ast

Tychy - Bialystok 89-75

Very expected game in Tychy where 17th ranked Zubry (4-24) was defeated by sixth ranked GKS (18-11) 89-75 on Wednesday. Tychy looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Maciej Koperski (190-1999, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Szymon Kiwilsza (201-1997) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four GKS players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Samajae Haynes-Jones (185-1996, college: Wichita St., agency: One Motive Sports) with 16 points and 5 assists and center Mateusz Itrich (202-1997) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tychy maintains sixth position with 18-11 record. Bialystok lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Tychy will meet higher ranked Lodz (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bialystok will play against Rzeszow (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bialystok: S.Haynes-Jones 16+3reb+5ast, I.Mateusz 13+6reb+1ast, K.Karol 11+4reb+1ast, D.Benjamin 9+5reb+1ast, M.Douglas 8+4reb, S.Rafal 5+1reb
Tychy: K.Maciej 18+4reb+3ast, K.Szymon 13+9reb+3ast, S.Tomasz 13+4reb+4ast, D.Konrad 11+8reb, S.Walski 9+2reb+3ast, S.Bozenko 8+3reb+2ast

Polonia W-wa - Lodz 90-66

There was a surprise result in Warszawa where ninth ranked Czarne Koszule (14-15) outscored higher ranked Lodz (18-10) 90-66 on Wednesday. Polonia W-wa outrebounded Lodz 45-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. American point guard Jalen Sullinger (178-2003, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Shiloh Robinson (203-2001, college: Liberty, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 20 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Czarne Koszule players scored in double figures. Czarne Koszule's coach Radoslaw Kusy felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Marcel Ponitka (194-1997, agency: Alti Sport) with 13 points and 7 assists and forward Wiktor Sewiol (198-1997, college: N.Platte CC, agency: Alti Sport) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Polonia W-wa maintains ninth position with 14-15 record. Lodz lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost. Polonia W-wa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lodz will play against Kolobrzeg (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lodz: C.Jaquan 14+3reb+3ast, W.Sewiol 14+5reb+3ast, M.Ponitka 13+2reb+7ast, J.Motylewski 9+5reb, A.Lewandowski 6+12reb+3ast, C.Collins 4+4reb+1ast
Polonia W-wa: S.Jalen 27+5reb+5ast, R.Shiloh 20+14reb+3ast, N.Artur 13+7reb+2ast, P.Filip 10+2reb+4ast, D.Maksymilian 6+4reb, J.Osinski 6+1reb

Starogard Gd. - Poznan 93-84

Not a big story in a game in Starogard Gdanski where 15th ranked Enea Basket (11-18) was defeated by fifth ranked Kociewskie Diably (19-10) 93-84 on Wednesday. It was a great shooting night for Starogard Gd. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Power forward Mateusz Bartosz (205-1987) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Bartosz Majewski (192-1997) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Mikolaj Stopierzynski (190-1994) with 18 points and naturalized American point guard James Washington (177-1987, college: MTSU, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Five Starogard Gd. and four Poznan players scored in double figures. Enea Basket's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Starogard Gd. moved-up to third place, which they share with Stargard. Poznan lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Starogard Gd. will meet Opole (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Poznan will play against Pelplin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Poznan: M.Stopierzynski 18+4reb+2ast, N.Jan 15+3reb, M.Kacper 13, A.Krajewski 10+9reb+2ast, P.Stankowski 8+1reb+3ast, J.Washington 7+5reb+11ast
Starogard Gd.: J.Damian 16+6reb+3ast, B.Mateusz 15+9reb+2ast, M.Bartosz 15+3reb+8ast, A.Adamczyk 13+4reb, S.Michal 11+2reb+1ast, K.Adrian 11+5reb+10ast

WKK Wroclaw - Stargard 80-89

Everything went according to plan in Wroclaw where second ranked Spojnia (19-10) won against 10th ranked WKK (13-17) 89-80 on Thursday. Stargard looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Latvian center Ilja Gromovs (210-1994) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Jakub Karolak (196-1993, agency: Alti Sport) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Spojnia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Jakub Galewski (182-2007) with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American center Bradley Waldow (205-1991, college: SMC, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Spojnia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Stargard went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Starogard Gd. Loser WKK keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Stargard will meet at home Leszno (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. WKK Wroclaw will play against Inowroclaw and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
WKK Wroclaw: B.Waldow 19+6reb+1ast, M.Kroczak 19+1reb+2ast, G.Jakub 14+7reb+8ast, P.Karol 9+4reb+1ast, M.Zagorski 8+6reb+3ast, T.Ochonko 5+6ast
Stargard: G.Ilja 20+7reb, K.Jakub 18+4reb+4ast, M.Jaroslaw 17+5reb+2ast, C.Wojciech 14+4reb+6ast, K.Pawel 6, W.Igor 4+3reb+1ast

Leszno - Opole 75-89

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Leszno (12-17) was defeated at home by fourteenth ranked Opole (12-17) 89-75 on Thursday. Opole made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jakub Kobel (190-1998) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Opole players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Szymon Ryzek (190-1997) with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Wendell Mitchell (190-1997, college: Texas A&M) scored 21 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Opole have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rzeszow and Leszno. Opole will meet at home higher ranked Starogard Gd. (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Leszno will play against Stargard (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Leszno: W.Mitchell 21+3reb+6ast, S.Ryzek 20+7reb+4ast, K.Karol 8+2reb+1ast, W.Patryk 7+2reb+1ast, Z.Maciej 6+5reb, H.Pabian 4+4reb+1ast
Opole: F.Jordan 30+5reb+4ast, L.Kupczynski 16+2reb+3ast, K.Jakub 14+3reb+6ast, N.Piotr 12+8reb, R.Dominik 7+9reb+3ast, B.Baran 6