Dream Girls Woman 63 – 57 USIU Women

In a tightly contested Czech Women’s Basketball Cup quarter‑final on 20 June 2026, Dream Girls Woman edged past USIU Women 63–57. The match was characterised by rugged defence, low shooting percentages, and a decisive fourth‑quarter surge by the hosts, who advanced to the semifinals with the gritty victory.

Match Overview

Neither team could establish offensive fluency in the first half. Dream Girls led 15–13 after the first quarter and 30–28 at halftime, with both sides shooting below 38% from the field. The third quarter saw USIU briefly seize momentum, going up 45–42 heading into the final period. However, Dream Girls tightened their defence and outscored USIU 21–12 in the fourth quarter to claim the win.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter turnaround: Trailing 51–48 with six minutes left, Dream Girls went on a 10‑0 run, highlighted by a three‑pointer and a steal‑and‑layup combination.
• Free‑throw shooting: Dream Girls converted 14 of 18 free throws in the fourth quarter alone, compared to USIU’s 5 of 9, proving the difference in a low‑scoring affair.
• Defensive stops: USIU was held to 2‑of‑10 shooting in the final five minutes, unable to break down Dream Girls’ zone defence.

Standout Performers

Dream Girls’ shooting guard finished with 19 points (including 4 three‑pointers) and 6 rebounds. Her backcourt partner added 11 points and 5 assists. For USIU, the power forward recorded a 14‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, but the team’s overall shooting (34%) let them down.

Cup Context

With this win, Dream Girls Woman advance to the semifinals of the Czech Women’s Basketball Cup, where they will face a higher‑seeded opponent. The victory also provides a morale boost in the domestic league, where Dream Girls are battling for a top‑four finish. USIU Women exit the cup but remain focused on their league campaign, where they sit mid‑table. The match highlighted the importance of composure under pressure in knockout basketball.