NSB and TNSS Advance to 2026 Real Run Women’s Summer League Championship
CARSON, Calif. - The 2026 Real Run Women’s Summer League championship is set after two competitive semifinal matchups in Carson, California.
No. 1 seed NSB survived a late push from No. 4 HCE, while No. 2 seed TNSS rallied in the fourth quarter to eliminate No. 3 Team Real Run. The results set up a championship showdown between the tournament’s top two seeds: No. 1 NSB vs. No. 2 TNSS.
No. 1 NSB 52, No. 4 HCE 48
HCE made NSB work for its championship berth.
The teams were tied 24-24 at halftime, and HCE still held a 34-32 advantage entering the fourth quarter. NSB finally created separation behind Alana White, who scored six quick points early in the fourth as NSB turned a two-point deficit into a 42-38 lead. Mariah Blake later converted off a steal to extend the advantage to six.
HCE continued battling and pulled within two in the final seconds, but NSB made enough free throws to secure the 52-48 victory.
White led NSB with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Mariah Blake added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Leah Sarabia contributed 9 points and 8 rebounds. For HCE, Kivonni Williams scored 13 points, while Kadence Lloyd finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
Scouting note: White gave NSB a needed scoring spark when the game tightened, while Blake’s activity on the glass and defensively impacted possessions beyond the box score. NSB’s ability to generate second chances could be important in the championship.
No. 2 TNSS 42, No. 3 Team Real Run 38
Team Real Run appeared to be in control for much of the second semifinal, leading 18-12 after the first quarter, 23-17 at halftime and 32-24 entering the fourth.
Then TNSS flipped the game.
Jackie Polk scored 10 points during a furious fourth-quarter comeback, including back-to-back threes that quickly cut a 10-point deficit to four. TNSS finally took the lead when Jada Turner buried a three with 1:25 remaining, then Turner connected again off a turnover to give TNSS a 42-38 advantage.
Polk finished with a game-high 21 points and four assists, while Turner added 12 points and 4 steals. Team Real Run was led by Shanilah Ewing’s 12 points, with Asiah Harris adding 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Scouting note: Polk’s shot creation and confidence stood out late, while Turner changed the game on both ends with timely perimeter shooting and defensive pressure.
Takeaways
The Real Run Women’s championship now comes down to the two highest seeds.
NSB showed it can execute in a close game and get production from multiple players, while TNSS proved it can erase a late deficit behind an explosive backcourt.
That sets up No. 1 NSB vs. No. 2 TNSS for the 2026 Real Run Women’s Summer League championship — with White, Blake, Polk and Turner among the players to watch.