Horton and Fidler light it up, Riga Zelli survive at Dziki to go 1-0
- Māris Noviks
- Sep 29
- 2 min read
Riga Zelli erased a 15 points deficit and took control in the second half to secure a 93-91 road win against Dziki Warszawa on Monday, September 29, at the Hala Kolo in Polish metropolis.
Players of the game
Landrius Horton was voted as the FIBA Europe Cup Player of the Week a year ago.
He shined in his first ENBL game from the start.
Back-to-back-to-back threes with a foul – Landrius scored 10 consecutive points for Dziki Warszawa in the final minute of the first half.
The 2020 Columbus State University graduate finished the game with 35 points to tie the fifth best result in ENBL history.
Frankie Fidler proved to be a worthy opponent.
A 22 years old forward, fresh out of the Michigan State University, replied to Horton`s fireworks with a back-to-back threes after assists by Toms Skuja.
Riga Zelli newcomer finished with 27 points but missed his last two free throws.
The 2025 Polish Cup winner Jānis Bērziņš joined with 23 points on 5/7 shooting from the field and a 9/11 performance from the charity stripe.
Points | ENBL records | 30 points club
Dontay Caruthers 41 January 15, 2025, Inter 94-79 Keila
Kristen Kasemets 39 November 21, 2023, Valmiera 91-97 Keila
Jordan Watson 36 October 8, 2024, Valmiera 81-78 Donar OT
Dashawn Davis 36 October 30, 2024, Inter 90-88 Fyllingen
Barret Benson 35 January 22, 2024, Lublin 85-75 Tartu
Landrius Horton 35 September 29, 2025, Dziki 91-93 Zelli
Key stats
There were several runs during the first half capped by five consecutive threes in the final minute.
Landrius Horton and Frankie Fidler combined for 17 points in 50 seconds – one of the most memorable minutes in the ENBL history.
Dziki Warszawa led by 15 points, 26-41, with 3.33 left in the first half.
Riga Zelli cut the gap to 46-53, despite Horton`s fireworks.
It all went downhill for Dziki after the break.
The hosts got a chance to tie the game at 92 after an unsportsmanlike foul by Fidler with 1.38 left.
Ody Oguama missed the first free throw, converted the second but ball control ended with a missed three pointer by Ben Vander Plas, 92-89.
Horton scored a two pointer with 15 seconds left but missed on his last attempt after Fidler missed two consecutive free throws.
Game notes
Riga Zelli improved to 1-0, while Dziki Warszawa dropped to 0-1.
Edgars Buls, Riga Zelli president, was present in Warsaw to congratulate his players, coaches and staff with first European win.
Dziki first five – Dontay Caruthers, Michal Aleksandrowicz, Landrius Horton, Ben Vander Plas, Ody Oguama.
Riga Zelli checked in with a following starting five – Toms Skuja, Frank Champion, Rodijs Mačoha, Rolands Šulcs and Frankie Fidler.
Dziki offered a nice musical background to the game highlighted by a small orchestra.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
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