Lancut, Poland – April 26, 2026 – Sokol Lancut held off a resilient Polpharma Starogard Gdanski side to win a thrilling 82–81 contest in the Poland 1st Division on Saturday night. The home team secured the victory in a nail-biting finish, improving their record in a tightly contested league race.

Match Overview

The game at the Hala MOSiR was a back-and-forth affair from start to finish. Both teams traded leads multiple times, with neither able to build a comfortable cushion. In the end, it came down to the final possession, where Sokol Lancut’s defense made a crucial stop to preserve the one-point victory.

First Half: Polpharma Sets the Pace

Polpharma Starogard Gdanski started the game with energy, knocking down perimeter shots and playing physical defense. They led by as many as 9 points in the first half, capitalizing on Sokol Lancut’s slow start. However, Sokol rallied late in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 4 points by halftime, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

Second Half: A Battle of Runs

Sokol Lancut came out of the break with renewed intensity, quickly erasing the deficit and taking the lead behind strong play from their guards. The home crowd roared as Sokol pushed ahead by 6 points in the third quarter. Polpharma, though, refused to fold, answering with a run of their own to tie the game at 74 with five minutes left. The final minutes were a chess match of fouls, timeouts, and critical baskets.

Key Moments and Players

• Game-winner scenario – With the score tied at 81 and under 10 seconds left, Sokol Lancut’s point guard drove into the lane, drew a foul, and made one of two free throws to give his team the lead. Polpharma’s final heave from half-court missed badly.
• Sokol’s top performer – Forward Jakub Kowalczyk tallied 22 points and 9 rebounds, leading his team in scoring and providing a physical presence inside.
• Polpharma’s standout – Guard Adrian Kostrzewski poured in 26 points, including several clutch baskets in the fourth quarter, but his efforts ultimately came up short.
• Team statistics – Sokol Lancut shot 47% from the field and 35% from three, while Polpharma connected on 45% of their attempts but turned the ball over 14 times, compared to just 9 for Sokol.

Impact on the Standings

The win is crucial for Sokol Lancut as they push for a higher seed in the Poland 1st Division playoffs. They now sit in the middle of the pack with a .500 record, but with several winnable games ahead. For Polpharma Starogard Gdanski, the loss stings, as they had a golden opportunity to steal a road victory. They remain just outside the playoff spots and will need to bounce back quickly to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Looking Ahead

Sokol Lancut will aim to build on this momentum in their next outing, hoping to ride the energy of a comeback win. Polpharma, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities and will focus on tightening their defense as they prepare for their next fixture in a competitive league that often comes down to the wire.