Analysis · Polish OBL, round 3, 2026/2027
Ramey's 20 off the bench sees Lublin hold off Arka Gdynia
PGE Start Lublin, 14th of 16, built their win in the second quarter and survived Kasper Suurorg's 23 points to beat third-placed AMW Arka Gdynia 76-73.
GF, Arka Gdynia · Lublin 76-73 Arka Gdynia
Kasper Suurorg
- Points
- 23
- Rebounds
- 2
- Assists
- 4
- Threes
- 3/7
- PIR
- 22
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-17
How did PGE Start Lublin beat Arka Gdynia?
PGE Start Lublin beat AMW Arka Gdynia 76-73 by building a big lead in the first half and then surviving a second-half fightback. Courtney Ramey's 20 points off the bench made the difference.
The game turned in the second quarter, which Lublin won 27-15 after edging the first 21-19. Ramey scored his 20 in 25 minutes, shooting 4/6 inside, 3/5 from three and 3/5 at the line.
It was not a tidy display from Ramey, who also committed 6 turnovers. He added 2 steals and 4 assists, and Lublin needed every one of his points in a game decided by 3.
Who was the best player in Lublin vs Arka Gdynia?
On the numbers, Kasper Suurorg was the standout individual, scoring 23 points with a PIR of 22 for Arka Gdynia. He still finished on the losing side.
Suurorg went 7/9 on two-pointers and 3/7 from three in 33 minutes, adding 4 assists. Mate Vucic supported him with 6 assists, 8 rebounds and no turnovers in 35 minutes.
Vucic scored 6 points, below his 9.3 average from 19 games in 2025/2026. His 6 assists, however, comfortably exceeded last season's 2.7 per game.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Kasper Suurorg (Arka Gdynia) | 23 | 22 |
| Mate Vucic (Arka Gdynia) | 6 | 20 |
| Courtney Ramey (Lublin) | 20 | 15 |
| Jaquan Lawrence (Arka Gdynia) | 8 | 11 |
| Janari Joesaar (Lublin) | 6 | 9 |
| Jaizec Lottie (Lublin) | 13 | 9 |
How did Arka Gdynia get back into the game?
Arka Gdynia won both second-half quarters, 20-16 and 19-12, to cut a large deficit to 3 points. Lublin scored only 12 in the fourth quarter but held on.
Jaquan Lawrence added 8 points for Arka, hitting 2/3 from three, with 2 steals and 5 rebounds. That pressure pushed Lublin close, yet the visitors ran out of time to complete the comeback.
Who else scored for PGE Start Lublin?
Jaizec Lottie and Filip Put gave Lublin secondary scoring, with 13 and 12 points respectively. Their output meant Ramey did not have to carry the attack alone.
Lottie added 5 assists and went 4/7 inside, while Put hit 2/4 from three without a turnover. Anrijs Miska chipped in 7 from the bench on 2/2 two-pointers, and Janari Joesaar collected 8 rebounds.
What does the result mean for Lublin and Arka Gdynia in the table?
The win was Lublin's first of the season and takes them to 1-2, although they remain 14th of 16. Arka Gdynia fall to 2-1 but sit third.
Beating a side so much higher in the standings gives Lublin something to build on. They face King Szczecin on 23 October, while Arka play Gornik Zamek Ksiaz Walbrzych on 24 October.
Statistics from the official box score of 17 October 2026. PIR is the performance index rating. Mate Vucic's averages refer to 19 games in the 2025/2026 season.
Questions people ask
What was the score between PGE Start Lublin and AMW Arka Gdynia?
PGE Start Lublin beat AMW Arka Gdynia 76-73 at home on 17 October 2026 in round 3 of the Polish OBL. Lublin won the first two quarters 21-19 and 27-15, then held on as Arka took the last two 20-16 and 19-12.
Who starred for Lublin and Arka Gdynia?
Kasper Suurorg scored 23 points for Arka Gdynia in 33 minutes, shooting 7/9 on two-pointers and 3/7 from three, with a PIR of 22. For the winners, Courtney Ramey scored 20 points off the bench in 25 minutes.
Who do Lublin and Arka Gdynia play next?
PGE Start Lublin, 14th of 16 with a 1-2 record, face King Szczecin on 23 October 2026. AMW Arka Gdynia, third in the Polish OBL at 2-1, play Gornik Zamek Ksiaz Walbrzych on 24 October 2026.
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