Poland uses a hybrid format for the cup, limiting the number of teams but still having a team from leagues below the top division. The top four teams in the league at the cutoff point automatically qualified and were joined by the predetermined host team Lublin and the University of Warsaw from the second level. The host and top team in the standings were given a bye into the semifinals.
Action started on Friday with Sleza Wroclaw beating the University of Warsaw 73-42 as new signing Marissa Kastanek gets into rhythm with the team. Artego Bydgoszcz beat Polkowice 65-49 to also advance to the next round with Elzbieta Miedzik leading the way.
The semifinals were on Saturday. Sharnee Zoll and Sleza Wroclaw took advantage of shorthanded Wisla Krakow to win 71-65. Hosts Lublin were helped by home court advantage as they fought back in the fourth quarter to beat Artego Bydgoszcz 71-65 even though Maurita Reid and Darxia Morris had strong games.
The final game on Sunday was filled with storylines. Sleza Wroclaw was looking to complete the difficult three wins in three days while hosts Lublin were looking to celebrate in front of the home fans. The hosts took the early lead and that was enough for a 66-58 even though Sharnee Zoll had a great scoring game. Leah Metcalf was named MVP.
January 29, 2016
Sleza Wroclaw vs. AZS Uniwersytet Warszawski 73-42 SLE Kastanek 18 Sulciute 11 Shegog 10 Krezel 6 Zoll 4 UW Kruszynska 17 Pobozy 12
Artego Bydgoszcz vs. Polkowice 65-49 ART Miedzik 18 Reid 10/7r McBride 8 Carter 7/8r Morris 5 POL Gala 15/9r Michael 9/7r Greene 4/8r
January 30, 2016
Sleza Wroclaw vs. Wisla Can-Pack Krakow 71-65 SLE Zoll 18/6a Leciejewska 12/11r Sniezek 11 Shegog 7 Krezel 6 Kastanek 0 WIS Szott-Hejmej 15 Ouvina 14/6a Zurowska-Cegielska 12 Turner 10
Artego Bydgoszcz vs. AZS UMCS Lublin 65-71 ART Reid 23 Morris 19 McBride 10 LUB Metcalf 17/6r Makowska 14 Dorogobuzowa 12 Mingo 10/6r Player 9/7r
January 31, 2016
Sleza Wroclaw vs. AZS UMCS Lublin 58-66 SLE Zoll 21 Kastanek 11 Krezel 9 Shegog 0 LUB Makowska 15 Metcalf 15 Dorogobuzowa 13 Owczarzak 10 Player 9 Mingo 2/9r
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