Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius (14-7) claimed a dramatic victory in the Betsafe-LKL, defeating Uniclub Bet-Juventus" Utena (10-12) at home 87-83 (19:22, 26:24, 22:16, 20:21).

Before this game, both teams had won one matchup each in their head-to-head encounters this season.

The visitors from Utena set the tone early, pulling ahead 17-11. However, their lead quickly started to shrink (20-19), though the Wolves were yet to take control. Ernestas Sederevičius provided a solid stretch for Uniclub Bet-Juventus, stabilizing their position (31-22), and forcing the hosts to respond. A three-pointer by Arnoldas Kulboka cut the gap to just two points (33-35), and eventually, the sharpshooter himself tied the game at 38-38.

At halftime, the Utena team held a narrow lead (46-45), and the intense battle continued after the break. Wolves Twinsbet attempted to pull away (60-55), but Evaldas Šaulys responded with a three-pointer. However, Arnaldo Toro missed crucial free throws, preventing the visitors from equalizing.

Before the final quarter, Alessandro Magro’s squad held a five-point lead (67-62), which was soon doubled by the duo of Cowan and Kulboka (72-62). However, that still wasn’t enough to break the visitors, as their foreign players once again cut the deficit (72-74), keeping the game wide open. Toro continued to struggle from the free-throw line, but Vincent Kesteloot made a crucial basket with a foul (77-78).

With three minutes left, Andrew Andrews responded for the hosts, while Evaldas Šaulys committed an offensive foul, and Kęstutis Kemzūra received a technical foul. Wolves Twinsbet gained some control (83-77), but Tookie Brown answered with a three-pointer (80-83). As Cowan was called for travelling, Beliauskas tied the game at 83-83.

In the final minute, Cowan put the Wolves back in front, the visitors failed to score, and after a chaotic possession, the hosts drew a foul. Cowan calmly sank his free throws, all but securing the win (87-83). Green and Lukošiūnas attempted three-pointers but missed.

Cowan finished with 30 points, setting a new personal scoring record in the Betsafe-LKL.

Utena were without L.J. Thorpe, while Žygimantas Skučas remained sidelined due to injury. Wolves Twinsbet played without Vaidas Kariniauskas, Daniel Baslyk, Matas Jogėla, and Marek Blaževičius.

Wolves Twinsbet: Anthony Cowan 30 (6/11 3PT), Arnoldas Kulboka 17, Jeffery Taylor 15, Regimantas Miniotas 13 (6 reb.), Kristupas Žemaitis 5, Andrew Andrews 4, Garrison Brooks 3. Tre’Shawn Thurman did not score, Justinas Marcinkevičius did not play due to a coach’s decision.

Uniclub Bet-Juventus: Laurynas Beliauskas 20, Tookie Brown 15, Dominic Green 13.