Ploiesti B secured a hard-fought 83-73 victory over CSO 2 Voluntari in Romania’s Liga 1 on May 10, 2026, delivering a dominant second-half performance at home to climb further up the standings.

Match Overview

The contest at the Olimpia Sports Hall started as a tightly contested affair, with both reserve sides trading baskets in the opening quarter. Ploiesti B, playing with the energy of a team chasing playoff positioning, used a decisive 28–17 third-quarter run to break the game open. CSO 2 Voluntari fought back in the final period but could not close the double-digit gap, ultimately falling by ten points.

Key Moments

• First quarter: The teams exchanged leads five times, ending knotted at 20–20.
• Second quarter: Ploiesti B edged ahead by three at halftime (43–40) after a late Andrei Popescu three-pointer.
• Third-quarter surge: A 12–0 run early in the second half, powered by transition buckets and strong rebounding, gave the hosts a 15-point lead (66–51) entering the final frame.
• Late scare: CSO 2 Voluntari cut the deficit to seven points with two minutes left, but Ploiesti B’s defense forced two turnovers in the final 90 seconds to seal the win.

Standout Players

Ploiesti B guard Mihai Ionescu was instrumental, finishing with a game-high 24 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. His ability to penetrate the Voluntari defense created open looks for teammates and kept the home offense flowing.

CSO 2 Voluntari forward Alexandru Stan posted 18 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort, showcasing his inside presence. However, his team’s 15 turnovers proved costly against a disciplined Ploiesti B unit.

Tactical Story

Ploiesti B’s head coach opted for a faster pace after a cautious start, exploiting Voluntari’s slower rotations in the third quarter. The home team shot 48% from the field and 36% from three-point range, while holding the visitors to just 43% overall. Ploiesti B also dominated the glass, outrebounding Voluntari 42–34.

Table Impact

The victory moves Ploiesti B to 12–8 on the season, strengthening their hold on a top-six position in the Liga 1 standings. CSO 2 Voluntari, now 9–11, remain in the mid-table but have lost three of their last four games. For both reserve sides, the match underlined the importance of consistency as the regular season enters its final stretch.

Looking Ahead

Ploiesti B will travel to face league leaders Rapid București B next week, while CSO 2 Voluntari return home to host Dinamo II. This result gives the Ploiesti camp confidence ahead of that tough road test, while Voluntari must tighten their defensive transition to halt their slide.