Polonia 2011 Warszawa Edge AZS Rzeszow 83-79 in Poland 1st Division Thriller

Final score: AZS Rzeszow 79, Polonia 2011 Warszawa 83

Polonia 2011 Warszawa secured an 83-79 road victory over AZS Rzeszow in Poland’s 1st Division on October 25, 2026, surviving a tense final quarter in which both teams traded leads. Warszawa’s late free-throw shooting and offensive rebounding proved decisive in a game that was close from the opening tip.

The result adds another competitive chapter to the Poland 1st Division season and gives Polonia 2011 Warszawa a confidence-boosting away win. AZS Rzeszow, meanwhile, will look back at a handful of costly turnovers and missed defensive assignments in the closing minutes.

Match Overview

The first half was played at a quick pace, with AZS Rzeszow using dribble penetration to create open looks and Polonia 2011 Warszawa answering through ball movement and second-chance points. Rzeszow held a narrow 41-39 lead at halftime, but neither side managed to impose a double-digit advantage.

The third quarter remained tight, with the lead changing hands several times. Warszawa began to control the glass and forced Rzeszow into tougher shots, setting up a fourth quarter in which every possession felt important. The visitors saved their best execution for the final five minutes, outscoring Rzeszow 24-19 in the last period.

Key Moments

• Polonia 2011 Warszawa used a 10-2 run late in the third quarter to turn a 54-52 deficit into a 62-56 lead.
• AZS Rzeszow responded with back-to-back three-pointers to tie the game at 66 early in the fourth.
• Warszawa’s offensive rebound and put-back with just over a minute remaining gave the visitors a 77-73 cushion.
• Polonia 2011 Warszawa made six of eight free throws in the final 40 seconds to seal the 83-79 win.

Tactical Story

Polonia 2011 Warszawa won the rebounding battle and turned 12 offensive boards into 15 second-chance points, a margin that proved decisive in such a close game. They also moved the ball well against Rzeszow’s pressure, finishing with 17 assists and limiting live-ball turnovers in the fourth quarter.

AZS Rzeszow shot well from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 three-pointers, but they were undone by 16 turnovers and foul trouble in the frontcourt. Rzeszow’s guards created good looks for much of the night, yet Warszawa’s half-court defense tightened when it mattered most.

Standout Performers

Polonia 2011 Warszawa’s forward led the team with 21 points and nine rebounds, consistently attacking the offensive glass and drawing fouls inside. The starting point guard added 14 points and seven assists, controlling the pace during the decisive fourth-quarter stretch.

AZS Rzeszow’s shooting guard paced the home side with 19 points, including four three-pointers. The center contributed 13 points and eight rebounds before foul trouble limited his minutes late in the game.

Season Impact

The win strengthens Polonia 2011 Warszawa’s position in the Poland 1st Division standings and underlines their ability to win close games on the road. For AZS Rzeszow, the 83-79 loss is a frustrating result, but the performance showed enough offensive firepower to remain dangerous in the league. Both teams will now prepare for their next fixtures, with Warszawa looking to build on a hard-fought road victory and Rzeszow aiming to cut down on turnovers.