Sleza Wroclaw dominates Wisla Krakow in women’s basketball opener

KRAKOW (Interstat) — 1KS Sleza defeated Wisla Krakow 86-53 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. The visiting Sleza trailed 16-14 after the first quarter but surged ahead with a 30-11 second quarter, taking a 44-27 halftime lead. Both teams scored 13 points in the third quarter, and Sleza closed out the game with a 29-13 fourth quarter. Sleza improved to 1-0 on the season, while Wisla fell to 0-1. Deyona Gaston, Natalia Rutkowska, Aleksandra Mielnicka, Ameryst Alston, Zuzanna Puc, and Weronika Gajda all contributed for Sleza Wroclaw. Chantel Horvat, Magdalena Zietara, Laura Erikstrup, and Martyna Stasiuk played for Wisla Krakow. Sleza’s offense clicked in the second quarter, outscoring Wisla by 19 points to take control. Wisla never recovered, as Sleza maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half. Sleza’s defense limited Wisla to 11 points in the second quarter and 13 in each of the third and fourth quarters. The win marks a strong start for Sleza, while Wisla looks to rebound in its next game.