Round 20 of Poland’s PlusLiga delivered high drama with both featured matches going the distance.
In Lublin, Bogdanka LUK Lublin let a tight contest slip away, falling 2–3 to Barkom Każany Lwów. The visitors edged the opening set and responded every time the hosts fought back, ultimately sealing the match in a tense tie-break. Outside hitter Lorenzo Pope led Barkom and was named MVP. The win also helped Barkom extend their cushion over bottom-placed Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa to five points.
Another five-set battle unfolded in Suwałki, where Ślepsk Malow Suwałki were narrowly beaten 2–3 by PGE Projekt Warszawa. The teams traded sets throughout, but the capital side held their nerve in the decider. Warsaw’s outside hitter Brandon Koppers earned MVP honors.
Results
- Bogdanka LUK Lublin vs Barkom Każany Lwów – 2:3
(22:25, 25:17, 21:25, 25:19, 12:15)
MVP: Lorenzo Pope (Barkom Każany Lwów) - Ślepsk Malow Suwałki vs PGE Projekt Warszawa – 2:3
(25:20, 20:25, 25:20, 21:25, 10:15)
MVP: Brandon Koppers (PGE Projekt Warszawa)
