The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most interesting game of round 21 was a home defeat of 8th ranked AZS UG (9-10) by seventh ranked AZS UW (10-9) who outscored them by 17 points 63-46. Zuzanna Wrzesien (172-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Natalia Bucyk (181-1998) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. AZS UW's coach Malgorzata Zaron used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Agata Stepien (168-1995) with 19 points and 9 rebounds. AZS UW moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Plock. AZS UG lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. AZS UW is looking forward to face Wolomin (#10) on the road in the next round. AZS UG will play against the league's second-placed Pabianice and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Poznan. Fifth ranked Pol.Krakow (11-7) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-best Poznan MUKS (16-3) 55-54 on Wednesday evening. Power forward Angelika Kuras (183-1992) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and Natalia Popiol accounted for 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Marta Dymala (171-1997) came up with 17 points for Poznan MUKS in the defeat. Pol.Krakow have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GTK Gdynia. Poznan MUKS at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Pol.Krakow will play against Gorzow Wlkp. II (#12) in Gorzow Wielkopolski in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Poznan MUKS will play on the road against Sleza 2 (#9) in Wroclaw and hopes to get back on the winning track.
1Liga top team - Sokolow P. (17-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Bydgoszcz (4-16) 72-42. The best player for the winners was Jastina Kosalewicz who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Martyna Kuriata who recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sokolow P.. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Bydgoszcz lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Sokolow P. will meet at home AZS UMCS II (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bydgoszcz will play against GTK Gdynia and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Wolomin lost to Pol.Gdansk on the opponent's court 80-90. Olsztyn managed to outperform Lomianki in a home game 74-65. Enea AZS II P. was rolled over Swarzedz on the road 80-56. Rybnik crushed Aleksandrow L. on its own court 117-54. Gorzow Wlkp. II was smashed by Bochnia in a road game 84-53. Widzew won against J.Gora at home 60-46.
Pol.Gdansk - Wolomin 90-80
Very expected game when 10th ranked Wolomin (6-13) was defeated on the road by third ranked Pol.Gdansk (13-6) 90-80 on Wednesday. Pol.Gdansk outrebounded Wolomin 37-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Pol.Gdansk especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. The best player for the winners was guard Dominika Ullmann (170-2005) who scored 31 points and 4 assists. Guard Wanesa Furman (172-2004) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. Pol.Gdansk's coach Adam Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Zuzanna Ciecierska (178-2002) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds and guard Anna Banaszek (178-2000) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four Wolomin players scored in double figures. Pol.Gdansk maintains third place with 13-6 record having three points less than leader Sokolow P. Loser Wolomin keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Widzew. Pol.Gdansk will meet Lomianki (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wolomin will play against AZS UW and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pol.Gdansk: U.Dominika 31+4reb+4ast, F.Wanesa 26+7reb+3ast, W.Julia 17+7reb+1ast, G.Daria 8+1reb+3ast, C.Martyna 6+6reb, K.Melanie 2+7reb
Wolomin: C.Zuzanna 27+7reb+3ast, W.Nowakowska 22+2reb+1ast, B.Anna 14+10reb+3ast, Z.Daria 10+3reb+3ast, B.Natalia 5+1reb, A.Szostakiewicz 2+2reb+3astgschID: 998042
Olsztyn - Lomianki 74-65
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Olsztyn (12-8) defeated at home 12th ranked Lomianki (5-14) 74-65 on Wednesday. Olsztyn forced 28 Lomianki turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Karolina Gizynska (186-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Alicja Wawrzyniak (174-1990) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Maja Kusiak (174-2006) who recorded 23 points and Michalina Walczak (177-2004) added 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Olsztyn. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Lomianki keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Olsztyn will meet LKS Lodz (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Lomianki will play against Pol.Gdansk and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Olsztyn: G.Karolina 23+10reb+2ast, S.Marta 16+1reb+6ast, A.Wawrzyniak 15+7reb+3ast, A.Monko 7+6reb+1ast, P.Daliga 5+4reb+3ast, K.Gzinka 4+1reb+4ast
Lomianki: K.Maja 23+4reb+1ast, W.Michalina 9+5reb+4ast, B.Maria 7+1reb+1ast, W.Klaudia 7+4reb+1ast, U.Karolina 6+3reb+1ast, K.Amelia 5gschID: 998043
Bydgoszcz - Sokolow P. 42-72
1Liga top team - Sokolow P. (17-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Bydgoszcz (4-16) 72-42. Sokolow P. held Bydgoszcz to an opponent 23.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Sokolow P. forced 20 Bydgoszcz turnovers and outrebounded them 64-28 including a 23-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Jastina Kosalewicz (190-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Power forward Zaneta Szczesniak (180-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Martyna Kuriata who recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Zuzanna Krupa (187-2001) added 11 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sokolow P.. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Bydgoszcz lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Sokolow P. will meet at home AZS UMCS II (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bydgoszcz will play against GTK Gdynia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sokolow P.: J.Kosalewicz 21+12reb+2ast, K.Dzierbicka 13+7reb+2ast, Z.Szczesniak 12+12reb+2ast, A.Iwaniuk 8+5reb+2ast, K.Platek 7+4reb+1ast, V.Kiulyak 6+7reb+1ast
Bydgoszcz: K.Zuzanna 11+3reb, Z.Aleksandra 8+2reb+1ast, S.Roksana 7+5reb, K.Martyna 6+5reb+4ast, F.Martyna 3+1reb+1ast, J.Oliwia 2+3reb+2astgschID: 998045
AZS UG - AZS UW 46-63
The most interesting game of round 21 was a home defeat of 8th ranked AZS UG (9-10) by seventh ranked AZS UW (10-9) who outscored them by 17 points 63-46. Zuzanna Wrzesien (172-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Natalia Bucyk (181-1998) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. AZS UW's coach Malgorzata Zaron used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Agata Stepien (168-1995) with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Klaudia Walkowska (172-2002) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. AZS UW moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Plock. AZS UG lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. AZS UW is looking forward to face Wolomin (#10) on the road in the next round. AZS UG will play against the league's second-placed Pabianice and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
AZS UW: Z.Wrzesien 19+12reb+2ast, N.Bucyk 17+3reb+2ast, J.Julia 7+7reb+2ast, P.Malgorzata 5+5reb, M.Wybraniec 5+4reb+2ast, J.Rudenko 5+3reb
AZS UG: A.Stepien 19+9reb+1ast, W.Klaudia 9+6reb, R.Daria 8+4reb+2ast, W.Oliwia 6+7reb+1ast, P.Alicja 3+2reb+5ast, G.Julia 1+3reb+2astgschID: 998047
Swarzedz - Enea AZS II P. 80-56
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Enea AZS II P. (5-15) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Swarzedz (11-9) 80-56 on Wednesday. Swarzedz had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Enea AZS II P.'s players. The best player for the winners was power forward Magdalena Ratajczak (188-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds. Marta Wdowiuk (179-1998) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Swarzedz players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Wiktoria Haegenbarth (186-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and forward Karolina Dzochowska (181-2004) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Enea AZS II P.'s coach Grzegorz Zielinski gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Swarzedz maintains seventh place with 11-9 record. Enea AZS II P. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Swarzedz will meet Aleksandrow L. (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Enea AZS II P. will play against the league's leader Wisla Krakow where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Swarzedz: M.Wojdalska 17+1reb+9ast, M.Wdowiuk 15+9reb+4ast, M.Ratajczak 15+18reb+3ast, M.Pisera 14+3reb+5ast, M.Karolina 7+4reb, K.Aleksandra 7+2reb+4ast
Enea AZS II P.: H.Wiktoria 10+10reb, T.Patrycja 8+8reb, D.Karolina 8+6reb+2ast, P.Malina 8+4reb+1ast, A.Rogozinska 4+4reb+4ast, K.Julia 4+3rebgschID: 998199
Rybnik - Aleksandrow L. 117-54
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Rybnik (11-8) outscored at home 13th ranked Aleksandrow L. (1-17) 117-54 on Wednesday. Rybnik dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Aleksandrow L.'s 42. Rybnik forced 29 Aleksandrow L. turnovers and had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Aleksandrow L.'s players. The best player for the winners was center Ewa Bacik (189-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Klaudia Keller (180-2007) chipped in 22 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Four Rybnik players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joanna Szeklicka (189-2005) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Weronika Brzycka (180-2005) added 14 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Rybnik. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with J.Gora. Aleksandrow L. lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Rybnik will meet at home Gorzow Wlkp. II (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aleksandrow L. will play against Swarzedz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rybnik: K.Klaudia 22+4reb+1ast, E.Bacik 16+10reb+5ast, B.Jurczynska 15+3reb+2ast, P.Patrycja 14+3reb+3ast, P.Majda 14+2reb+8ast, H.Oleksandra 9+2ast
Aleksandrow L.: S.Joanna 15+5reb, B.Weronika 14+3reb, B.Oliwia 10+4reb+1ast, L.Barbara 5, K.Weronika 4+4reb+6ast, T.Zuzanna 4+4reb+2astgschID: 998200
Bochnia - Gorzow Wlkp. II 84-53
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Gorzow Wlkp. II (3-15) was outplayed on the road by third ranked Bochnia (15-5) 84-53 on Wednesday. Bochnia forced 25 Gorzow Wlkp. II turnovers. The best player for the winners was power forward Anna Krawiec (182-1995) who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Center Katarzyna Kocaj (188-1998) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Bochnia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Julia Latos who recorded 18 points and forward Weronika Steblecka (185-2005) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bochnia. They maintain third place with 15-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Sokolow P. Gorzow Wlkp. II lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Bochnia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gorzow Wlkp. II will play against Pol.Krakow (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochnia: K.Kocaj 18+5reb, A.Krawiec 17+6reb+3ast, M.Zuchora 11+2reb, M.Szkop 10+2reb+5ast, A.Plucinska 7+1reb+1ast, M.Malinowska 6+5reb
Gorzow Wlkp. II: L.Julia 18+2reb+1ast, K.Matkowska 10+4reb+2ast, S.Ewelina 8+8reb+1ast, M.Maja 7+5reb, S.Weronika 6+10reb+1ast, M.Julita 2+1astgschID: 998201
Widzew - J.Gora 60-46
There was a surprise result in Lodz where tenth ranked Widzew (6-13) won against higher ranked J.Gora (11-8) 60-46 on Wednesday. Widzew forced 20 J.Gora turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Anna Kudelska (169-1998) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Natalia Gzinka (178-1998) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Widzew's coach Anna Chodera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Aleksandra Lorenz (186-1999) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and Alicja Szloser (179-1997) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Widzew. They maintain tenth place with 6-13 record, which they share with Wolomin. J.Gora lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Rybnik. Widzew will meet higher ranked Pol.Krakow (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. J.Gora will play against Katy Wrocl. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Widzew: A.Kudelska 14+7reb+2ast, J.Oliwia 10+7reb+1ast, Z.Gortat 10+5reb+3ast, N.Gzinka 8+8reb+4ast, K.Sierakowska 7+7reb+2ast, B.Emilia 6+4reb+3ast
J.Gora: L.Aleksandra 14+8reb+3ast, L.Patrycja 12+5reb, A.Szloser 10+4reb+5ast, C.Kwieton 7+5reb+3ast, P.Aleksandra 3+7reb+1ast, W.Blanka 0gschID: 998202
Poznan MUKS - Pol.Krakow 54-55
Important game to mention about took place in Poznan. Fifth ranked Pol.Krakow (11-7) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-best Poznan MUKS (16-3) 55-54 on Wednesday evening. They outrebounded Poznan MUKS 46-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Power forward Angelika Kuras (183-1992) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Natalia Popiol (180-2000) accounted for 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Marta Dymala (171-1997) came up with 17 points and center Nicola Batura (183-2004) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Poznan MUKS in the defeat. Pol.Krakow have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GTK Gdynia. Poznan MUKS at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Pol.Krakow will play against Gorzow Wlkp. II (#12) in Gorzow Wielkopolski in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Poznan MUKS will play on the road against Sleza 2 (#9) in Wroclaw and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Pol.Krakow: N.Popiol 15+13reb+4ast, W.Wozniak 15+5reb, A.Kuras 14+21reb, K.Alicja 4+3reb+1ast, M.Weronika 3+1reb+2ast, N.Lawicka 2+1reb
Poznan MUKS: D.Marta 17+2reb+2ast, P.Klatt 11+3reb+2ast, B.Nicola 9+11reb, B.Aleksandra 8+3reb+1ast, N.Blaszczak 7+4reb+3ast, S.Maja 2+4reb+1astgschID: 998203
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