Analysis · Polish OBL, round 4, 24 October 2026
Zielona Gora survive Anwil's late push to win 78-77
Anwil took the third and fourth quarters, but Conley Garrison's shooting and a strong second quarter kept Zastal Zielona Gora in front by a single point.
G, Zielona Gora · Zielona Gora 78-77 Anwil
Conley Garrison
- Points
- 22
- Rebounds
- 3
- Assists
- 7
- Threes
- 5/6
- PIR
- 26
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-24
How Zielona Gora held on against Anwil's fourth-quarter push
Zastal Zielona Gora held on to beat Anwil Wloclawek 78-77, even though the visitors won the fourth quarter 17-16. Anwil closed in on the home side but never found the final score they needed.
The pressure had been building since half-time, with Anwil also taking the third quarter 22-18. Szymon Wojcik led them with 15 points on 4/4 inside the arc, and Sam Hines added 14 with a perfect 6/6 from the line.
The margins against them were small but costly in a one-point game. Hines went 0/4 from three, while Lennard Freeman finished 0/2 at the free-throw line.
| Quarter | Zielona Gora | Anwil |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 19 | 21 |
| Q2 | 25 | 17 |
| Q3 | 18 | 22 |
| Q4 | 16 | 17 |
The second quarter that won the game for Zielona Gora
The second quarter set up the win, as Zielona Gora outscored Anwil 25-17 after trailing 21-19 in the first. Anwil won every other quarter, so that spell proved decisive.
Veljko Brkic gave the hosts their inside presence, going 7/9 on two-pointers for 14 points. He added 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks in 26 minutes, finishing with a PIR of 23.
Andy Mazurczak provided the other guard threat with 13 points, 6 assists and 3/3 from three. He ranked 31st of 126 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026.
Conley Garrison's 22 points and 7 assists against Anwil
Conley Garrison carried Zielona Gora with 22 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in 36 minutes. His PIR of 26 was the best of the game's leading performers.
His shooting made the difference in a tight contest: 5/6 from three and 5/6 from the free-throw line, with only 1/3 inside the arc. He also kept his turnovers to 2 while running much of the offence.
The output stands well above his 2025/2026 averages of 10.4 points and 4.9 assists across 28 games. Last season he ranked 65th of 126 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Conley Garrison (Zielona Gora) | 22 | 26 |
| Veljko Brkic (Zielona Gora) | 14 | 23 |
| Deon Edwin (Anwil) | 13 | 14 |
| Andy Mazurczak (Zielona Gora) | 13 | 13 |
| Szymon Wojcik (Anwil) | 15 | 13 |
| Sam Hines (Anwil) | 14 | 11 |
Polish OBL standings after Zielona Gora vs Anwil
The win lifts Zielona Gora to 3-1 and third of 16, while Anwil fall to 2-2 and tenth. The hosts sit level on record with second-placed Szczecin, behind unbeaten Dabrowa Gornicza at 3-0.
Zielona Gora have now won three in a row since an opening defeat, according to their form line of L, W, W, W. Anwil's form reads W, W, L, L, so this is a second straight loss after a winning start.
Anwil look to stop that run against Tasomix Rosiek Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski on 29 October. Zielona Gora face Arriva Lotto Twarde Pierniki Torun on 30 October.
Statistics from the official box score of round 4 of the 2026/2027 Polish OBL regular season. TeamKeys Rating and season averages refer to 2025/2026.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of Zielona Gora vs Anwil?
Zastal Zielona Gora beat Anwil Wloclawek 78-77 in round 4 of the 2026/2027 Polish OBL on 24 October 2026. The game was decided by a single point, with Anwil winning the fourth quarter 17-16 but falling just short.
Who was the top scorer in Zielona Gora vs Anwil?
Conley Garrison of Zielona Gora was the top scorer with 22 points in 36 minutes. He shot 5/6 from three and 5/6 from the free-throw line, and added 7 assists and 3 steals for a PIR of 26.
Which quarter decided Zielona Gora vs Anwil?
The second quarter decided it. Zielona Gora won it 25-17 after losing the first 21-19, and that was the only quarter they took. Anwil won the third 22-18 and the fourth 17-16 but could not fully close the gap.
Who do Zielona Gora and Anwil play next in the Polish OBL?
Zielona Gora, now 3-1 and third, face Arriva Lotto Twarde Pierniki Torun on 30 October 2026. Anwil, now 2-2 and tenth, meet Tasomix Rosiek Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski on 29 October 2026 looking to end a two-game losing run.
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