First ENBL and second European medal for SYNTAINICS MBC

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SYNTAINICS MBC scored 18 points on fast breaks and shot 61 percent from the three point line to defeat CSO Voluntari, 92-76, and earn a bronze medal at the ENBL VIMODROM Final Four 2026.

Players of the game

Charles Callison showed the way and scored 12 points for SYNTAINICS MBC on 5/9 shooting from the floor and 2/2 from the charity stripe.

Khyri Thomas led all scorers with 17 points, he also registered three steals.

Jure Planinic and Spencer Reaves scored 15 and 14 points respectively.

Solomon Young and Mike Caffey were the best scorers for CSO Voluntari with 14 points apiece.

A 28 years old center from Sacramento, California, earned a place into the ENBL VIMODROM Final Four All Star Team.

Solomon Young averaged 16.5 points and 4.0 rebounds during the Final Four.

Key stats

SYNTAINICS MBC excelled in transition and scored more points on fast breaks during the first 20 minutes, 14-2.

The hosts shot 63 percent from the floor in the first half, 22/35, including outstanding 63.6 percent from the three point line, 7/11.

CSO Voluntari shot 45.8 percent from the field, 11/24, while making 50 percent behind the arc, 5/10.

The visitors attempted a comeback and midway the third quarter cut the gap to 12 points, 65-53 and 72-60, after three pointers by Kodi Justice and Lee Skinner.

SYNTAINICS MBC answered with a 13-2 run to double the lead, 85-62.

Game notes

SYNTAINICS MBC improved to 11-2, while CSO Voluntari dropped to 10-3.

The Wolves earned a bronze medal in the ENBL – their first European award since conquering the 2004 FIBA Europe Cup.

A year ago SYNTAINICS MBC won the 2025 German Cup in front of their loyal fans.

SYNTAINICS MBS are 7-1 on the home floor.

Head coach Milenko Bogicevic has a 4-1 record in the ENBL.

CSO Voluntari became the first club in ENBL history to play in three consecutive Final Fours.

The Romanian club earned a silver medal in 2024, and won the trophy in 2025.

CSO Voluntari split the season series against SYNTAINICS MBC, 1-1.

Both teams will continue the season in domestic championships – best of luck for all.

CSO Voluntari received the cup for the fourth place right after the game while the podium teams will be awarded after the gold medal game.