Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin Defeats Ślęza Wrocław 78-60 to Claim Polish Supercup
Reigning Polish champions Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin secured their third Polish Supercup title on Saturday, defeating cup holders 1KS Ślęza Wrocław 78-60 in Wrocław behind a 20-point MVP performance from Matea Tadić.
Match flow and decisive third quarter
The match in Wrocław began with an early push by home side 1KS Ślęza Wrocław, who opened a 6-0 lead in under 100 seconds. Reigning league champions Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin responded promptly behind scoring from Brooque Williams, Amalia Rembiszewska, and Kourtney Treffers, surging to a 15-8 advantage midway through the opening period. A timeout called by Ślęza coach Arkadiusz Rusin halted the run, allowing the hosts to cut the deficit to 18-17 by the end of the first quarter. The second period remained tightly contested, with Natalia Rutkowska tying the game at 33-33 for Ślęza before Ameryst Alston scored at the buzzer to leave Lublin ahead 37-35 at halftime. Lublin seized full control late in the third quarter, turning a narrow 51-47 lead into a 60-47 margin via a 13-0 run capped by Williams free throws.
- Ślęza opens the contest with a 6-0 run in under 100 seconds
- Lublin takes a 15-8 lead before Wrocław closes the quarter at 17-18
- Alston scores at the buzzer to narrow Lublin's lead to 37-35 at halftime
- Williams and Tadić lead a 13-0 run to stretch Lublin's lead to 60-47
- Tadić hits her fourth three-pointer as Lublin closes out a 78-60 win
Individual contributions and offensive leaders
Croatian point guard Matea Tadić received the match MVP award after recording 20 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. Tadić sank four three-pointers across the game, including two perimeter shots in the fourth quarter that extended Lublin's lead to 74-58. Veteran guard Brooque Williams, signed to a one-month contract while the team awaits the October arrival of Shyanne Sellers from the WNBA, added 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists. Forward Kourtney Treffers contributed 15 points, while Catherine Reese and Amalia Rembiszewska posted 11 and 10 points respectively. For Ślęza, Ameryst Alston led the scoring with 16 points, including 11 in the first half, while Deyona Gaston recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
- Matea Tadić
- 20 pts
- Brooque Williams
- 17 pts
- Kourtney Treffers
- 15 pts
- Catherine Reese
- 11 pts
- Amalia Rembiszewska
- 10 pts
Tactical control and roster developments
Lublin maintained firm control through the fourth quarter, outscoring Ślęza 18-13 in the final frame to finalize the 78-60 scoreline. Turnovers and outside shooting proved decisive against the Wrocław hosts, who committed 21 turnovers and made only two three-point field goals over forty minutes. Despite the defeat, Ślęza saw the return of point guard Weronika Gajda following rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. The Wrocław bench also featured new assistant coach Robert Skibniewski, who joined the technical staff under Rusin ahead of the season opener. Lublin played under head coach Marek Lebiedziński, who previously served as an assistant during the club's earlier Supercup triumphs.
Historical context and upcoming schedule
Saturday's victory represents the third Polish Supercup title for Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin, following previous trophy wins in 2023 and 2024 under former head coach Krzysztof Szewczyk. Both clubs now transition to the opening round of the Basket Liga Kobiet season, scheduled for Saturday, 26 September 2026. Lublin will host Isands JTEC Wichoś Jelenia Góra at 16:00 in their domestic opener, while Ślęza travels to Kraków to face Wisła. Looking further ahead, Lublin is scheduled to begin its EuroLeague campaign at home on 21 October 2026 against Czech side ZVVZ USK Praha.
