Liepāja Women’s Basketball Team Reaches LSBL Semifinals

The Liepāja women’s basketball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Latvijas Sieviešu Basketbola līga (LSBL), according to reports published on April 7, 2026.

The achievement was detailed by liepajniekiem.lv and confirmed via the official LSBL website, marking a significant progression for the Liepāja-based squad in the current tournament bracket.

Previous Season Performance

The team, identified as SBK Liepāja/LSSS, entered the current campaign following a strong showing in the 2024–25 LSBL Championships. During that season, the club finished as the runners-up after facing TTT Riga in the final.

In the 2024–25 regular season, SBK Liepāja/LSSS secured second place in the standings. They recorded three wins and three losses across six games, finishing with 9 points and a points difference of -4.

The 2024–25 season concluded with TTT Riga claiming their 24th title. That season’s individual honors were dominated by Mia Loyd, who was named both the Season MVP and the Finals MVP. Loyd also led the league in scoring with 17.1 points per game and in rebounding with 8.3 per game.

Team Background and League Context

SBK Liepāja/LSSS represents the Liepaja Sports School. The organization focuses on the development of local talent and competes at a high level within the national leagues of Latvia.

The LSBL, established in 1992, serves as the top division for women’s basketball in Latvia. The league’s structure has historically included a regular season followed by a play-off format to determine the champion.

In the 2024–25 season, the play-offs were conducted as home and away aggregate ties, with the top three teams from the regular season receiving direct entry and the fourth-place team competing in a play-in tie against Daugavpils University to determine the final seed.

The advancement of the Liepāja team to the semi-finals on April 7, 2026, continues the club’s trajectory as a primary contender in the Latvian women’s basketball circuit.