Two is a trend: Donar Groningen defeat another undefeated team
Updated: 10 hours ago
Donar Groningen regrouped again to post a thrilling 83-81 home victory over previously undefeated TRIA EKA AEL BC on Wednesday, November 11, at the electric martiniplaza in the Netherlands.
Players of the game
Donar Groningen may lose time after time but they never lose a desire to perform well infront of their numerous fans.
The hosts faced a double opposition as more than 100 AEL fans traveled to the Netherlands.
Aleksandre “Alex” Merkviladze made a game winning shot with the opponents tied at 81.
Georgian big man finished with a team high 21 points and a game high 12 rebounds.
Mighty Mike McCalister blocked a potential game winning shot by Sincere Carry.
He had 13 points coming off the bench.
Kevon Godwin checked out with 19 points and six assists.
A former Angelo State University star went 4/10 from the three point land.
Brendan Bailey led AEL with 21 points.
His three point shooting was top notch as he made five threes.
Key stats
Donar Groningen won the battle of rebounds, 41-33, especially on the offensive end, 14-8.
The hosts score more second chance points, 10-6.
Good rebounding helped to repair a damage caused by more turnovers, 13-9.
TRIA EKA AEL excelled in transition and scored more points off turnovers, 7-20.
The game went down to the wire.
Alex Merkviladze and Mike McCalister finished the job.
Game notes
Donar Groningen improved to 3-2, while TRIA EKA AEL BC dropped to 3-1.
Donar ended a six game winning streak by AEL, including a 3-0 start in the ENBL.
Jason Dourisseau and his team ended a similar streak by CSO Voluntari a short time ago.
Two is a trend – a promising trend for Donar fans.
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ENBL standings as of November 11, 2026 | without tie-breakers
GROUP A
Syntainics MBC 4-0, +86
Tindastoll 3-0, +46
Bristol Flyers 2-2, -11
Hefte Helfen Bulls 2-1, +28
BK Liepāja 1-3, -54
BC CIU 1-2, -9
Dubrava Zagreb 1-2, -33
BC Hipocredit 1-1, +7
Pully Lausanne Foxes 0-4, -60
Group B
BC Spartak Pleven 4-1, +25
Donar Groningn 3-2, +3
TRIA EKA AEL BC 3-1, +41
CSO Voluntari 3-1, +1
TalTech/Alexela 2-3, -4
Anwil Wloclawek 2-1, +21
Fyllingen Lions 1-4, -53
Alkar Sinj 1-2, -18
HKK Zrinjski 1992 0-4, -18
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