Trefl Sopot Claims Sixth Consecutive Victory in Tricity Derby!

Trefl Sopot kicked off the 2024/2025 ORLEN Basket Liga season with an impressive 97-89 win against AMW Arka Gdynia, marking their sixth straight derby triumph. Led by Jakub Schenk and Mikołaj Witliński, Sopot surged to an early 7-0 lead, prompting Arka to call an early timeout. By the end of the first quarter, Trefl had built a 34-14 lead, and despite a slight recovery from Arka, the reigning Polish champions maintained a commanding 23-point lead going into halftime.

Arka Fights Back in the Second Half

After the break, Arka Gdynia attempted a comeback, with key contributions from Łukasz Kolenda and their frontcourt players. Despite their efforts, Trefl Sopot, guided by coach Żan Tabak, managed to sustain a 20-point lead throughout most of the third quarter. Heading into the final period, Sopot still held a comfortable 82-61 advantage, with Schenk and Jankowski stepping up at crucial moments.

Late Surge by Arka Falls Short

In the final quarter, Trefl appeared to have the game under control after a 21-point lead, but Arka capitalized on a brief lapse in Sopot’s defense to cut the deficit to just 9 points with a minute left. However, Trefl held their nerve, with Schenk hitting key free throws to halt Arka’s momentum. The defending champions secured the win, extending their derby dominance and continuing their reign over Tricity basketball.

Final Score:

Trefl Sopot – AMW Arka Gdynia

97:89

Top scorers for Trefl included Best with 20 points, Schenk with 16 points and 7 assists, and Jankowski with 13 points.