Oliver Metsalu scores a game winner, TalTech/ALEXELA complete big comeback
TalTech/ALEXELA went on a 36-18 run in the third quarter to erase a 19 points deficit and prevail over the 2026 Norway champions Fyllingen Lions, 95-94, on Wednesday, September 23, at the packed TalTech Spordihoone in Tallinn, Estonia.
Players of the game
Jorgen Rikberg made three shots from the three point line and scored 13 points in the third quarter to spark a TalTech comeback.
His biggest play came a few seconds before the end of regulation as a 24 years old guard made a game winning assist to Oliver Metsalu.
Rikberg finished with 22 points on 8/12 shooting from the field, and five assists.
TalTech captain Oliver Metsalu had 11 points and a game winner.
Point guard Siim Markus Post added 20 points, seven rebounds and a game high eight assists.
Fyllingen`s Davonte Davis led all scorers with 28 points on 12/21 shooting from the field.
A former Arkansas Razorback (2020-2024) and Oklahoma State Cowboy (2024-2025) guard checked out with five rebounds, five assists and just a single turnover.
A former McNeese State (2016-2018) and Louisiana Tech (2019-2021) guard Kalob Ledoux added 23 points.
Key stats
Fyllingen Lions starters – Davonte Davis, Karyiek Austin Dixon, Troy Barnies, Fredrik Kleivdal and Kalob Ledoux – scored 54 points in the first half for a 37-54 lead.
Brave Lions led by as much as 19 points, 32-51, with 2.17 left in the first half.
TalTech/ALEXELA re-grouped and went on a 36-18 run in the third quarter to take a 73-72 lead with five seconds to go.
Davonte Davis made a three point buzzer beater shot to regain a 75-73 advantage for the visitors.
Fyllingen Lions led by five points, 87-92, with little over 60 seconds to go in regulation.
TalTech/ALEXELA outscored visitors, 8-2, to complete a final comeback.
The hosts had 28 assists on 35 field goals.
Game notes
TalTech/ALEXELA improved to 1-0, while Fyllingen Lions dropped to 0-1.
Alar Varrak fielded an All-Estonian lineup – a rarity in European and international basketball.
TalTech/ALEXELA lead the series against the Fyllingen Lions, 2-0.
TalTech/ALEXELA posted a 89-71 win on December 16, 2025, at the Haukelandshallen and later advanced to the 2026 playoffs.
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