On September 10, 23- year-old Alperen Ssengen scored 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the quarter-final against Poland , completing a rare triple-double performance in the tournament and leading the team to a 91-77 victory .

Poland's staunch defense held Senggen scoreless in the first quarter, briefly giving them the upper hand. However, Senggen's dunk in the second quarter completely ignited the game, propelling Turkey to a 22-10 run and a 14-point halftime lead . Poland subsequently narrowed the gap to eight points, but failed to advance further, as Turkey maintained its composure.

In this game, the 23-year-old center wearing the No. 23 jersey not only exerted constant pressure on offense but also delivered three steals on defense, demonstrating NBA All-Star-level dominance. More notably, this was his seventh game of the EuroBasket with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, demonstrating his remarkable consistency.

Although Poland failed to win, their star player, Ponitka, remained versatile, contributing 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Turkish veteran Osman briefly left the game with a foot injury, but fortunately returned in the final quarter, demonstrating his resilience.

With the victory in hand, Turkey will now face Greece and Lithuania in the semifinals. Having reached the semifinals for the first time in 24 years, they have become a strong contender for a medal.