Huge night and historic home win for Fyllingen Lions
Fyllingen Lions went on a 18-8 run in the fourth quarter to defeat HKK Zrinjski, 75-71, and post a first home win in the ENBL on Thursday, October 8, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, Norway.
Players of the game
Commitment, dedication, passion, loyalty – three time Norway champions did a lot to deserve a night like this.
Fyllingen Lions lost first nine games on the home floor and succeeded in their tenth attempt.
Davonte “Devo” Davis led the Lions with 21 points on 8/14 shooting from the field.
A former Arkansas Razorback (2020-2024) guard added four rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Davis has helped return Razorback basketball back to national prominence, as Arkansas made the Elite Eight in 2021 and 2022.
Troy Barnies contributed with 13 points.
A former Maine forward (2007-2010) is like a local in Northern Europe.
He has played in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Sweden.
Fyllingen Lions captain dished out five assists, grabbed four rebounds and blocked one shot.
Karyiek Dixon and Kalob Ledoux scored 12 points each.
William Kondrat answered with 19 points.
Key stats
Fyllingen Lions scored 17 points in every of the first three quarters to take a 51-48 lead.
A breakthrough followed early in the fourth quarter.
Fredrik Kleivdal made a three pointer – assisted by Troy Barnies – to start a 18-8 run.
Karyiek Dixon, Troy Barnies and Davonte Davis followed in Kleivdal`s footsteps for a 69-56 lead with 5.25 left.
HKK Zrinjski cut the gap to two points after a layup by Will Kondrat, 73-71.
It was the last field goal for the visitors.
Fyllingen Lions shot 42 percent from the field, 27/64, compared to 40 percent for Zrinjski, 26/64.
The Lions turned the ball over just nine times, Zrinjski had 15 turnovers.
Game notes
Fyllingen Lions improved to 1-2, while HKK Zrinjski dropped to 0-2.
On January 15, 2025, Fyllingen Lions posted their first European win thanks to a 72-68 success against Basket Brno at the STAREZ Arena Vodova.
First home win came in the third European season after nine unsuccessful attempts.
Congratulations to head coach Calix Black N'Diaye, players, staff and club management.
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ENBL standings as of October 8, 2026 | without tie-breakers
GROUP A
Tindastoll 3-0, +46
BK Liepāja 1-1, -16
Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-0, +23
Dubrava Zagreb 1-0, +5
Pully Lausanne Foxes 0-2, -30
BC CIU 0-1, -5
BC Hipocredit 0-1, -6
Bristol Flyers 0-1, -17
Syntainics MBC
Group B
TalTech/Alexela 2-1, +8
BC Spartak Pleven 1-1, +7
Fyllingen Lions 1-2, -22
TRIA EKA AEL BC 1-0, +18
Anwil Wloclawek 1-0, +16
CSO Voluntari 1-0, +6
Alkar Sinj 1-0, +5
HKK Zrinjski 1992 0-2, -9
Donar Groningen 0-2, -30
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