In a competitive showdown in the Optibet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League, VEF Rīga achieved a hard-fought victory against Ventspils, winning 87-78. Kristaps Ķilps was the star performer for VEF, scoring 30 points and providing five assists, leading his team to maintain a strong season record. Toni Ročaks, Kērtis Holis, and Dairis Bertāns also contributed significantly with their scoring efforts.

The game highlighted the continued struggle within the league, with VEF Rīga currently holding the position of vice-leader with 18 wins out of 22 games, while Ventspils sits in the sixth position with 15 victories from the same number of matches. The match was a significant one for both teams, reflecting the competitive nature of the league, and marking another chapter in their ongoing rivalry.

Meanwhile, the Latvian University team faced a crushing defeat at home against the Tallinas Kalev/Cramo, losing 67-102. Francis Neilands stood out for LU despite the loss, scoring 19 points, but the team could not match the speed and effectiveness of their opponents. VEF Rīga’s victory and LU's defeat paint a picture of the current state of basketball in Latvia, showcasing the high level of competition within the league.