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Fidler, Lukashov and Pinete save the day for Riga Zelli
Riga Zelli scored 37 points in the fourth quarter to defeat relentless Newcastle Eagles, 96-88, on Wednesday, January 21, at the historic Daugava Sports hall in Latvian capital. Players of the game Frankie Fidler had a slow start and very strong finish for Riga Zelli. A former Omaha and Michigan State star scored 18 of his 24 points in the last 10 minutes. Fidler went 5/11 from the field and a perfect 13/13 from the charity stripe. He forced six fouls in the fourth quarter. D
marisnoviks
Jan 212 min read


British teams touring Latvia and Norway on Wednesday
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, January 21. The 2026 Latvian Cup semifinalists Riga Zelli will host the most titled British club – Newcastle Eagles. Gimle Basket are facing Manchester Basketball. Playoff implications : Manchester Basketball will qualify for the playoffs with a win at Gimle Basket. Riga Zelli vs Newcastle Eagles Series history : Riga Zelli (3-3) will face Newcastle Eagles (1-4) for the first time. Riga Zelli are 0-2 on the home after losses against Ir
marisnoviks
Jan 213 min read


OXI day spirit lifts Iraklis BC over Riga Zelli
Iraklis Thessaloniki led for most of the time and defeated Riga Zelli, 78-69, on Wednesday, October 29, at the Komandu sporta spēļu halle in Latvian capital. Players of the game Justin Wright-Foreman scored a game high 24 points for Iraklis. A former Hofstra University star guard shot 9/16 from the field and 3/4 from the charity stripe. DJ Funderburk had 18 points and seven rebounds. North Carolina State University big man blocked one shot too. Greek National team player Dimi
Māris Noviks
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Bristol Flyers win double overtime classic at Basket Brno
In what turned out to be the second double overtime game in ENBL history, Bristol Flyers showed great resiliency to defeat Basket Brno,...
Māris Noviks
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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