In opening match of the TauronLiga 8th round, the previously undefeated BKS Bostik ZGO Bielsko-Biała faced their first defeat of the season against PGE Rysice Rzeszów. The match, held in Bielsko-Biała’s home court, ended with a surprising 0-3 scoreline, marking a significant turn in the league’s dynamics.
The opening set was a nail-biter, ending with a close 26-28 in favor of Rzeszów. However, the subsequent sets saw a more dominant performance from Rzeszów, with BKS Bostik ZGO Bielsko-Biała struggling to keep up, resulting in 16-25 and 18-25 set losses. This defeat was a stark contrast to Bielsko-Biała’s impressive winning streak earlier in the season.
A key player in Rzeszów’s victory was Ann Kalandadze, who shone throughout the match, contributing a remarkable 24 points, and was deservedly named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). Other notable contributors to Rzeszów’s win were Orvosova with 17 points and Coneo adding 11 points.
BKS Bostik ZGO Bielsko-Biała couldn’t match Rzeszów’s intensity. Laak was their top scorer with 13 points, followed by Damaske with 15 points. However, their efforts were not enough to secure a win against the determined Rzeszów team.
BKS Bostik ZGO Bielsko-Biała vs. PGE Rysice Rzeszów 0-3 (26-28, 16-25, 18-25)